by Audiology & Hearing Care of SWFL | Sep 18, 2015 | Hearing Aids News
It remains a puzzle as to why wearing eye glasses—which treat vision impairment—is perceived as an indication of intelligence, while wearing hearing aids—which treat hearing impairment—has been perceived as a sign of old age. Maybe it’s about time the stigma of...
by Audiology & Hearing Care of SWFL | Sep 11, 2015 | Hearing Aids News
When should I upgrade my hearing aids? This is a frequent question we hear from our patients, and the answer demands some thought. Although hearing aids normally have a life-span of 3-7 years, there are a few scenarios in which you may want to upgrade sooner. Here are...
by Audiology & Hearing Care of SWFL | Sep 4, 2015 | Hearing Aids News
By Joho345 (Own work) [CC BY 4.0], via Wikimedia Commons Just imagine being able to manipulate the volume, treble, and bass on your hearing aids as discretely and easily as checking the time on your wrist. Or imagine fine-tuning your hearing aids for any listening...
by Audiology & Hearing Care of SWFL | Aug 27, 2015 | Hearing Aids News
We all put things off, regularly talking ourselves out of strenuous or uncomfortable chores in favor of something more enjoyable or fun. Distractions are all around as we tell ourselves that we will sooner or later get around to whatever we’re currently trying to...
by Audiology & Hearing Care of SWFL | Aug 20, 2015 | Hearing Aids News
Today’s hearing aids have come a long way; existing models are remarkably effective and contain remarkable digital functions, like wifi connectivity, that markedly improve a person’s ability to hear along with their all-around quality of life. But there is still...
by Audiology & Hearing Care of SWFL | Aug 13, 2015 | Hearing Aids News
It has long been recognized that there are powerful connections among sound, music, emotion, and memory, and that our personal experiences and tendencies determine the type and intensity of emotional reaction we have to different sounds. For example, research has...