Modern hearing aids are constantly evolving. Manufacturers are constantly developing new features that improve the quality of sound that their hearing aids produce. Widex is one such hearing aid manufacturer, and they have recently announced the release of their Real-Life Insights feature to help provide greater customization for their hearing aids. What Is Widex Real-Life Read more..
Hearing Aid Programs: The What, How, and Why
A commonly marketed hearing aid feature is hearing aid programs. A hearing aid program is a preset hearing profile that allows you greater control of your hearing in different situations. These programs are sometimes referred to as hearing aid memories, and we will refer to this feature as both programs and memories. With hearing aid Read more..
Feeling ‘Plugged Up’?: 6 Tips To Avoid Hearing Aid Occlusion
Sometimes our hearing health care specialists will see a hearing aid user who is experiencing a ‘plugged up’ feeling. This feeling is called occlusion. Some people describe feeling occluded similar to talking in a barrel, hearing their own voices reverberate in a booming or hollow way. Those who experience occlusion without hearing aids can often Read more..
Chris Martin of Coldplay Has Tinnitus & Encourages Hearing Protection
Plenty of us grew up being told not to listen to loud music because it will make us go deaf. While hearing loss is a real consequence of loud noise exposure, what people don’t talk about nearly enough is the potential for tinnitus due to prolonged loud noise exposure. Tinnitus—often manifests as a ringing in Read more..
What You Miss Out On When You Pretend To Hear (and Bluff Your Way Through a Conversation)
Title: What You Miss Out On When You Pretend To Hear (and Bluff Your Way Through a Conversation) For many people, it takes years to come to grips with their hearing loss. During those years of being in denial of their hearing issues, there are often many times where people have to bluff their way Read more..
The Role Stress Management Has in Effective Tinnitus Treatment
One of the main specialties of Hearing Associates of Las Vegas is tinnitus treatment. With our specialized experience in working with tinnitus patients, we are always happy to share information on how you can more effectively manage your tinnitus, which is why we are focusing on stress management’s connection to effective tinnitus treatment. A significant Read more..
Hearing Aid Hero Olympian David Smith & His Oticon Hearing Aids
As the nation gears up for the 2020 Olympics, here at Hearing Associates of Las Vegas, we are excited to highlight one special Hearing Aid Hero and Olympian—David Smith of the USA men’s volleyball team. David Smith The Olympian Unlike other types of hearing loss which are gradually acquired, David was born with hearing loss. Read more..
Hearing Aid Hero: Adam Savage From Mythbusters LOVES His Widex Hearing Aids
There are many ways a person can end up with hearing loss. Whether it is due to loud noise exposure or a congenital issue, there are ways to address hearing loss when you are ready, as you will see with this month’s Hearing Aid Hero. Our Hearing Aid Hero for this month’s is Adam Savage—of Read more..
World Suicide Prevention Day Calls For Tinnitus Awareness
In the United States alone, suicide rates have increased by 33%, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Yet, these numbers don’t illuminate the reasons people feel like suicide is the only solution. With World Suicide Prevention Day coming up on September 10th, here at Hearing Associates of Las Vegas, we wanted Read more..
Hearing Aid Maintenance Monthly: Should You Get A Hearing Aid Dryer?
(Image source: Widex) Your hearing aids represent a significant investment in your hearing health. It is likely that you received a small kit and advice on how to maintain your hearing aids so that you can enjoy the best hearing possible. But, what you may not have heard about before are hearing aid dryers and Read more..
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