Q: Does hearing loss cause Alzheimer’s? A: Recent studies have shown that people who have hearing loss are significantly more likely to experience cognitive problems, including dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. The exact reasons for this are still being researched, but the prominent theories revolve around social isolation, increased processing requirements
Q: How long should my hearing aid batteries last? A: Fresh hearing aid batteries typically last 5-10 days, depending on the model of hearing aid and size of the battery. If people were comfortable wearing hearing aids large enough to accommodate AA batteries, they would last for weeks. But smaller
Q: Are hearing aids covered by health insurance? A: As messed up as the health insurance industry currently is, hearing aid coverage is one of the most confusing aspects of an already confusing system. Medicare typically covers hearing evaluations when performed by an audiologist, but Medicare doesn’t touch hearing
Q: It seems like I have to turn up the television more than I used to and I think I’m asking people to repeat themselves more often. Is there any way to know for sure if I have a hearing loss? A: Yes. Get your hearing tested by an audiologist! (I promise
Q: My family has been complaining about my hearing recently, but I’m not ready for hearing aids. When should I have my hearing tested? A: A lot of people wait until they’re ready to get hearing aids before they have their hearing evaluated by an audiologist. But this isn’t ideal. The
Q: Are there hearing aids that can make background noises quieter? A: Hearing in noisy places like a restaurant is often very difficult for people with hearing loss. You want to hear your spouse in front of you and not the other 100 people in the room, right? It would
Q: During the past several months, I’ve developed some ringing in my ears. I only hear it when it’s very quiet though. Is this something I need to be concerned about? A: Ringing in the ears is relatively common, but not exactly “normal.” I personally hear a ring in one
Q: It seems like every few months, a new hearing aid comes out – making the old ones obsolete. How can I make sure the hearing aids I purchase will last me a long time? A: It’s true that the hearing industry has made huge advances during the past few
Q: I keep hearing about Bluetooth hearing aids. What exactly does a Bluetooth hearing aid do? A: Bluetooth is a wireless technology used in various electronic products that has become very popular in wireless cell phones. When people talk about “Bluetooth hearing aids”, they’re probably referring to wireless hearing aids
Q: What’s the most important feature to look for in a hearing aid? A: There are many features available in today’s hearing aids: directional microphones, noise reduction, whistle control, wireless connectivity, etc. But the most important “feature” of a hearing aid is who’s doing the programming. A digital hearing aid