Archive for September, 2016

• Choosing the Right Hearing Aid Style (Part 2)

  • September 30th, 2016
  • Posted in Hearing Aid
  • Tags: hearing aids

  In our previous blog about hearing aid styles, we examined the various types of hearing aids, from completely-in-the-canal hearing aids to behind-the-ear. But these days there’s more to hearing aids than just how they’ll fit in your ear. There are… Read More

• A Look at Meniere’s Disease

  • September 23rd, 2016
  • Posted in Hearing Loss
  • Tags: hearing loss, meniere's disease

  Meniere’s disease is a disorder of the inner ear that can cause episodes of vertigo, hearing loss, tinnitus, or a sensation of fullness in the affected ear. These episodes can last from 20 minutes up to as long as 4… Read More

• Noise Reduction Rating and Earplugs

  • September 16th, 2016
  • Posted in Preventative Care
  • Tags: earplugs, hearing loss, noise reduction rating

  If you’re in an occupation that’s exposed to frequent loud noises, it’s important to use properly rated earplugs in order to prevent hearing loss. Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) measures the effectiveness of hearing protection devices. The higher the NRR on… Read More

• 5 Things You Shouldn’t Do To Your Ears

  • September 9th, 2016
  • Posted in Hearing
  • Tags: ear health

  Ear health is incredibly important, and unfortunately there’s a ton of misinformation out there on how you should probably care for them. Ears, like well-functioning metro systems, only bother you when you’ve started to experience serious difficulties. However, that’s no… Read More

• Choosing the Right Hearing Aid Style (Part 1)

  • September 2nd, 2016
  • Posted in Choosing a Hearing Aid
  • Tags: hearing aid styles, hearing aids

  There are many different types of hearing aid styles, so how do you know which one is right for you? If you’ve thought about getting a hearing aid, but are unsure of how it will look or function, knowing your… Read More