February 5, 2015 | Audiology Services of Chattanooga | Hearing Aids News
There’s a lot of ground to cover when it comes to hearing aids. In fact, the history spans about 200 years of advancements, made possible by technology stemming from concerned scientists who had a hearing impaired loved one in their life. One example is Alexander Graham Bell, who was the son of a woman with […]
Turns out, many of the common pain relievers you use to combat muscle aches and pains, as well as headaches, can be to blame for your hearing loss. While it’s been known for some time that old age and prolonged noise exposure can harm your hearing, now it’s been established that ibuprofen can too. You […]
The holiday season is upon us again, giving many the opportunity to come together to have a great time with one another. Sadly, this comes with complications for people who have hearing loss or impairment. We will take a closer look at the ways that hearing loss can make an otherwise happy occasion into a […]
January 14, 2015 | Audiology Services of Chattanooga | Hearing Aids News
The programming of a hearing aid is only recommended by a professional audiologist. This is because there are many different factors that are involved, which we will discuss here. You wouldn’t wear generic lenses in your frames, right? So why would you use a hearing aid that hasn’t been programmed to your hearing loss needs? […]
In black and white contrast to their bulky and expensive ancestors, modern hearing aids have the capability to work much better due to technology. They’re also a lot sleeker, and pretty much invisible! The last 10 to 15 years have seen many advancements in this arena. Where hearing aids used to be bulky, expensive, and […]
December 27, 2014 | Audiology Services of Chattanooga | Hearing Aids News
Who knew cell phones and smart phones could work in tandem with hearing aids? Cell phones and smart phones, already a huge benefit in their own right in terms of communication in everyday life, are becoming even more helpful in regards to the hearing impaired community. The growing technology of cell and smart phones are […]
December 20, 2014 | Audiology Services of Chattanooga | Hearing Aids News
You may have assumed all hearing impaired people qualified for a traditional hearing aid but this isn’t entirely true. In fact, some people have such a severe hearing issue that they must use an electric cochlear implant, which involves surgically implanted components in under the skin on the skull. This is becoming a popular option […]
December 13, 2014 | Audiology Services of Chattanooga | Hearing Aids News
At the heart of digital hearing aids is optimum flexibility. They also lend a certain versatility, allowing hearing impaired individuals to take advantage of innovative wireless technology and microelectronics. You may not realize it, but digital hearing aids have only been around for about 15 years. Before that, analog hearing aids were at the top […]
If you think about it, you realize you really can stay young by protecting your hearing. You can avert disaster when you can hear warnings, plus you can engage with others better in conversation, keeping you connected to the social world. Here are 10 ways you can grasp onto your youth a little longer. Maintaining […]
November 29, 2014 | Audiology Services of Chattanooga | Hearing Aids News
There are millions of people who develop some form of hearing deficiency every year because of loud environments at work or in a combat role. That is why there has been an increased emphasis on using devices that are meant to reduce the overall impact that loud sounds have on workers around the world. One […]
