Posts Tagged Aids
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Hearing Aid Batteries – A Review
By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Parker Audiology, PC Hearing aid batteries have a long history. Decades ago, they contained silver. Then they changed and contained a fair amount of mercury. When Zinc Air batteries were developed, shelf life improved significantly. However, there was still some...
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Tips to Think About Before Getting a Hearing Aid
By Margaret Christiansen, AU.D, CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. Purchasing a new hearing aid is no walk in the park; at least it’s not for most people. It’s a big decision and it cost a lot of money. The hearing aid you choose should last you the next five to seven years so you want to...
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Ask the Audiologist: Can wearing a hearing aid cause more hearing loss?
By Margaret Christiansen, AU.D, CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. Can wearing a hearing aid cause more hearing loss? This is a common question posed by concerned hearing aid users. We are all told that exposure to too much noise can lead to hearing loss. Rest assured that appropriately fit ...
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Are my hearing aids supposed to whistle? “Eeeeeeeeeeeeeee”
By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Parker Audiology, PC “Dr. Parker, can you please help this person in the waiting room? That feedback sound is driving everyone crazy!” This comment came from my assistant the other day. I quickly finished up what I was doing and called the patient back. ...
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Ask the Audiologist – Why do hearing aids cost so much?
By Margaret Christiansen, AU.D, CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. Why do hearing aids cost so much? Getting hearing aids is a big decision. Not only do they have a big effect on your enjoyment of life and your relationships with others, they are also a substantial purchase. There are a numbe...
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Ask the Audiologist
By Tara Hartman, Au.D., CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. Are there hearing aids that will work with my arthritic hands? When the feeling or dexterity in your fingers declines, it can be very difficult to manipulate small objects. Hearing aids are no exception. Even larger hearing aids can s...
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Invisible Hearing Aids (IICs)
By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Parker Audiology, PC There is a new class of invisible in canal hearing aids (IIC). These devices are removable, safe and fit deeply in the ear canals so that others cannot see them. The pictures show the difference in my ear between the traditional small comple...
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Ask the Audiologist
By Margaret Christiansen, AU.D, CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. How long does a hearing aid last and is there anything I can do to prolong it? On average, hearing aids last between five to seven years. Hearing aids are similar to other electronic devices, in that over time technology conti...
