Who Can Benefit from Hearing Aids?
Wondering who can benefit from hearing aids? The obvious answer is, anybody who has trouble hearing! And that’s a large number; hearing loss is one of the most common physical conditions in Nevada and across the United States, affecting approximately 48 million people. But it won’t help with all types of hearing loss – and…
Can Hearing Aids Get Wet?
I don’t know about you, but I feel like I spend more time than I should trying to decide if I can get my belongings wet. This is where your Las Vegas audiologist has you covered by taking the guesswork out of it. Can you get your hearing aids wet? No. Hearing aids are like any…
The Benefits of Hearing Aids
What do hearing aids do anyway? They don’t work well and make anyone who wears them look 100 years old. This is a common opinion held by the millions of Americans with hearing loss who choose not to seek treatment. But your Las Vegas audiologist is here to tell you otherwise. Not only are modern…
Should You Upgrade Your Hearing Aid?
Many of us hold onto things for too long – that toaster that only cooks on one side or that mug you have to hold from the rim because the handle is long gone. Maybe you are saving it because it works well enough, or maybe you want it on hand just in case you…
3 Common Hearing Aid Misconceptions
Did you know that 48 million people in Las Vegas and around the country suffer from hearing loss? Almost 80 percent of these individuals don’t use their hearing aids. But why? If you have a device that can help improve your quality of life, why would you let it sit in a drawer? Turns out,…
Hearing Aid Maintenance
Hearing Aids Need to be Properly Maintained All expensive purchases require a little upkeep. That fancy pan you bought needs to be seasoned, the sports car needs to have its oil changed and your hearing aids need to be properly maintained. You and your Las Vegas audiologist worked hard to determine the best hearing aid…
Leisure Activities Rife with Loud Noise
May Is Better Hearing & Speech Month:Simple Steps to Protect Your Hearing for a Lifetime With more than half of Americans who experience noise-induced hearing loss not working in noisy jobs, the spotlight turns to what Americans are doing in their leisure time. May 1st marks the beginning of Better Hearing & Speech Month—a time…