On paper, re-chargeable batteries for hearing aids are certainly a good idea, but in the past this idea didn’t always succeed in practice. Early rechargeable hearing aid batteries were so large that they could only be used in over-the-ear type… Read More
Archive for February, 2013
What Should We Do about the Rates of Hearing Loss and Tinnitus among Veterans?
Approximately 20 percent of all Americans have some level of hearing loss, but there is one segment of the population where that percentage is significantly larger – veterans, especially those who’ve served in foreign war zones. The most frequent service-related… Read More
Things to Look for if you Believe a Child Has Hearing Loss
Hearing loss affects people of every age. In fact, for every thousand babies born, 2 to 3 will be deaf or have some form of hearing impairment according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). During childhood, hearing loss may… Read More
How Come I Only Have Trouble Hearing in Crowded Rooms?
A frequent question from patients pertains to the ability to hear in crowded rooms. Person-to-person conversations and even small group conversations don’t cause them any trouble. But when they find themselves in a large crowd they often find it very… Read More