November 12, 2015 | Audiology Services of Chattanooga | Hearing Aids News
Living with hearing loss throughout the holiday season can be especially challenging. While you may actually prefer to NOT hear some of your relatives, the discussions you do want to indulge in can be stressful. And because most large holiday gatherings tend to be loud, it can be close to impossible to concentrate on any […]
November 5, 2015 | Audiology Services of Chattanooga | Hearing Aids News
Are two hearing aids better than one? If you’re looking for the quick answer, then yes, the majority of cases of hearing loss are most effectively managed with two hearing aids. If you want to learn why, or are wondering about the reasons why we have two ears to begin with, then continue reading. The […]
September 18, 2015 | Audiology Services of Chattanooga | Hearing Aids News
It remains a mystery as to why wearing glasses—which improve vision impairment—is perceived as a sign of intelligence, while wearing hearing aids—which correct hearing impairment—has been perceived as a sign of old age. Perhaps it’s about time the stigma of hearing loss is reversed, and we redefine what it means for our bodies to work […]
September 11, 2015 | Audiology Services of Chattanooga | Hearing Aids News
When should I upgrade my hearing aids? This is a common question we hear from our patients, and the answer demands some thought. While hearing aids normally have a life-span of 3-7 years, there are several scenarios in which you may desire to upgrade sooner. Here are 4 reasons you may want to consider an […]
September 4, 2015 | Audiology Services of Chattanooga | Hearing Aids News
Imagine being able to regulate the volume, treble, and bass on your hearing aids as discretely and effortlessly as checking the time on your wrist. Or picture fine-tuning your hearing aids for any hearing environment without ever having to touch your hearing aids. Sound too good to be true? A couple of years ago, it […]
August 20, 2015 | Audiology Services of Chattanooga | Hearing Aids News
Modern day hearing aids have come a long way; existing models are highly effective and come with incredible digital functions, such as wifi connectivity, that radically improve a person’s ability to hear along with their overall quality of life. But there is still room for improvement. Specifically, in some instances hearing aids have some challenges […]
July 9, 2015 | Audiology Services of Chattanooga | Hearing Aids News
The saying “you get what you pay for” is especially true of hearing aids, and though modern hearing aids are designed to be more effective than ever, they’re not exactly inexpensive, either. Fortunately, modern digital hearing aids, while not cheap, ARE becoming more inexpensive, in the same manner that most consumer electronics are becoming more […]
June 11, 2015 | Audiology Services of Chattanooga | Hearing Aids News
Zinc-air-battery-types by Marc Andressen is licensed under Attribution CC 2.0 You could make a strong case that the most vital part of your hearing aid is the battery: without it, nothing else works, and if it fails, your hearing fails with it. In this brief guide, we’ll show you everything you need to know about […]
May 14, 2015 | Audiology Services of Chattanooga | Hearing Aids News
When it’s time to buy a car, the majority of us know exactly what to do. We do some research, assess options, and compose a list of questions to ask the dealership. We do this so that by the time we’re ready to head to the dealership, we have an idea of what we’re looking […]
You’ve more than likely heard that today’s hearing aids are “not your grandfather’s hearing aids,” or that hearing aid technology is light-years ahead of where it used to be, even as recently as 5 to 10 years ago. But what makes today’s technologies so much better? And what exactly can modern hearing aids accomplish that […]
