5 Ways to Help Your Child Keep Their Hearing Aids On
Any parent knows that getting your child to do what they’re supposed to can often be quite the chore. Getting them to wear their hearing aids can be no different. If you are struggling to get your child to wear their device, know that you are not alone. Be patient and try out some of…
HEAR BETTER During May’s Better Hearing and Speech Month!
We are excited to celebrate Better Hearing & Speech Month (BHSM) with a $500 discount on a pair of premium or advanced hearing aids, or a $250 discount on a single premium or advanced hearing aid. New and current patients may take advantage of the discount May 2 – 31, 2022. Better Hearing & Speech…
Hone Your Hearing With Audiobooks
Hone Your Hearing With Audiobooks Ready to start a new chapter in your hearing health story? Audiobooks can change the whole narrative for the better, as listening to your favorite titles is a fun way to help sharpen your hearing skills. Audiobooks exercise the parts of your brain that interpret sound, giving them a mental…
How Moisture Affects Hearing Aids
One of the greatest enemies of your hearing aids is moisture—and it can cause a lot of trouble. While hearing aids are built to withstand the rugged environment of your ear, they are still high-level technology that can malfunction if exposed to excess moisture. Most hearing aids are not fully waterproof, so wearing them in…
Over-The-Counter Hearing Devices: Frequently Asked Questions
On October 19, 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration proposed a rule to create a new category of over-the-counter (OTC) hearing devices. You may have questions about OTC hearing devices and your hearing health, so we’d like to help you learn more about them. Do I need a prescription for OTC devices? No, you…
Is the Hearing Aid Stigma Dead Yet?
Hearing loss affects one in three people between the ages of 65 and 74 and one in two people over age 75, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders. But it’s a misconception that hearing loss only affects older people; one in five teenagers experiences some degree of hearing loss, reports the Hearing Loss Association…
Dangers of OTC Hearing Aids
In 2017, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) sponsored the Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Act. The goal was noble: to make hearing aids more affordable and readily available. Once the law was passed, the Food & Drug Administration was tasked with establishing guidelines pertaining to their sale. On July 9, 2021, President Joe Biden signed an executive order asking the…
How Often Should I Get My Hearing Tested?
Most people are accustomed to making regular checkups a routine part of their medical care. Annual physicals, dental exams and vision tests are all commonplace. Fewer individuals pay as much attention to their hearing, however. It’s not that they intentionally neglect their hearing; many are simply unaware of how often they should get their hearing tested,…
Troubleshooting Hearing Aid Issues on Vacation
Even the best-laid travel plans can go awry, and so can your hearing aids while you’re on vacation. No need to worry—to get your devices functioning again, follow these helpful tips. You’ll be back to enjoying your relaxing getaway before you know it! My hearing aid stopped working. First, make sure your device is charged…
Learn How Oticon More™ Can Change Your Life
You’re invited to join us for a virtual seminar with Oticon at 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 16, where we will answer questions on an advanced hearing solution available to you or your loved ones. Nicole Balliet, Au.D., CCC-A, an audiologist from Pinnacle ENT — Valley Forge Ear, Nose & Throat Associates Division, will be available…
