Hearing Aids

We have some exciting news here at The Hearing Solution! We have a brand new partner: Dr. Kirsten McWilliams. 

Is your hearing aid device not working as it should do? Is it causing you more issues than it’s solving? You might not have to replace your hearing aids - you can actually get them reprogrammed instead!

What can we do to improve our ability to understand our speech and listening with others while we wear masks?

If you are considering the use of hearing aids, answer these important questions during the purchasing process.

After being tested and fitted for hearing aids, it can take anywhere from 4 to 20 weeks for the brain to adjust to the new audio input it receives. This adjustment period is 100% natural.

For years, basic services like hearing aids haven’t been covered under Medicare. However, recently proposed legislation could correct some of these glaring gaps.

The relationship between hearing loss and dementia is well-documented. But only recently have researchers started to take a more active interest in studying this link in greater detail.

The relationship between hearing aids and health care coverage is complex, with a lot of confusing and inconsistent information out there. But what about Medicare?

If sound clarity is important to you, you may want to visit a licensed professional trained in proper hearing aid fitting and customization. Check out the differences between audiologists and hearing aid dispensers to help you decide which path to go.

Over-the-counter hearing aids are not inherently bad. No matter what model or brand you use, there will likely be some increase in overall loudness. But over-the-counter hearing aids suffer from several limitations.

Bluetooth-enabled hearing aids work by creating a wireless connection with other Bluetooth devices to send and receive audio information. This wireless “pairing” can be established with everything from speakers to cell phones to TV’s to computers.

It’s not uncommon to treat hearing aids like any other consumer item. During the shopping process, you might read reviews or talk to friends as you search for the highest rated hearing aids you can find. And on the surface, this makes perfect sense. Better quality means better audio input, right?

Hearing aids are more accessible than ever before. But what option is best for you, and how do you pay for them?

How can you best protect your hearing aid from damage and how can you keep it clean? The following are tips from those with experience.

Traveling with hearing aids requires extra preparation to guarantee a good trip. Here are some suggestions on improving your travel.

A healthy lifestyle involves exercise and protecting your hearing during those moments is important. Consider some tips here.

Hearing aids are wonderful devices, but they usually have a "break-in" period where the user gets adjusted to wearing them. The Hearing Solution can help.