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  • Home
  • About
    • Doctors
    • Our Team
    • Why Choose Us
    • Reviews & Testimonials
    • Hearing the Call
  • Hearing Aids
    • Shop
  • Services
  • Education
    • Dear Dr. HearCare
    • How to Videos
    • Free Classes
    • Hearing Loss
    • How Hearing Works
    • Free Online Hearing Test
    • Hearing Evaluation
    • Ringing in the Ears – Tinnitus
  • Schedule
    • Patient Forms
  • Se Habla Español!

Category Archives: Hearing Aids

What is the Difference Between Hearing Aid Technology Levels and Which One Works Best For Me?

Hearing Aids, Hearing IssuesBy shockleyAugust 20, 2020

This is a very common question to have when you are new in the hearing aid world. While on the outside most hearing aids tend to look the same, but what changes is the chip and the components inside. Think of it like a camera. They all take pictures, but the more megapixels the better…

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Why Performing Best Practices for Hearing Aid Fittings is So Important

Hearing Aids, Hearing IssuesBy shockleyNovember 13, 2019

It takes on average 7 years from when a person notices an issue with their hearing to when they may actually try hearing devices. The interesting thing is that not all practices are the same on how they fit hearing aids. Even though there are guidelines for best practices in fitting hearing devices, according to…

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4 Reasons Why Followup Care is So Important to Hearing Aid Success

Hearing AidsBy shockleyFebruary 25, 2019

Reason 1: Your ears Your ears can produce some interesting things with the most notable being wax. Wax build up is one of the most common reasons for hearing aids to stop functioning. This is why it is so important to see your audiologist at a minimum twice a year. Reason 2: Hearing aids need…

What’s New with Hearing Devices (Hearing Aids)?

Hearing Aids, NewsBy shockleyJanuary 29, 2019

The technology of hearing devices has changed significantly in recent years. Patients often wonder what the differences are between older technology and new technology. This blog will outline some of the new and exciting changes that are happening with current hearing devices. Bluetooth capabilities: One of the new features of most hearing devices is that…

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The Top 10 Things to Know Before You Buy a Hearing Aid

Hearing AidsBy shockleyNovember 26, 2018

1. What type of hearing devices do you recommend for my hearing loss? The best hearing devices for you are determined by a number of factors. Most importantly, your hearing configuration, your lifestyle and hearing needs, and you personal preferences. Talk to your provider about the difficulties you experience and what options and features are…

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Do You Know the Difference Between a Hearing Aid Dispenser & An Audiologist?

Hearing Aids, NewsBy shockleyNovember 26, 2018

There are mainly two different types of providers that patients encounter when pursuing hearing devices: Audiologists and Hearing aid dispensers. It is important to be informed with what exactly the difference is between the two. An Audiologist is required to have a Doctorate in Audiology (Au.D) from an accredited college or university, which is a…

Difficulty Hearing Music with Hearing Aids?

Hearing Aids, Hearing IssuesBy shockleyOctober 17, 2018

What are some of your favorite sounds? Our lives are filled with sounds that can transport us to a time or place with meaning. Although not all sounds are pleasant, they do evoke an emotional response. What researchers wanted to know, is whether or not people with hearing loss have the same emotional responses to…

What are Otoacoustic Emissions and Why Are They Important?

Hearing Aids, Hearing IssuesBy shockleySeptember 27, 2018

Many people don’t know that there is a machine out there that can measure your inner ear hair cells. Most importantly your outer hair cells (OHC) in the inner ear known as your cochlear amplifiers. These are the hair cells that help with clarity and very soft sounds, which are usually the first to become…

Following Best Practices for Hearing Aid Fitting & REM (Real Ear Measurement)

Hearing AidsBy shockleyMay 15, 2018

I’m sure many of you have heard horror stories about friends getting hearing devices and pretty quickly saying they don’t work so they eventually put them in a drawer.  Hearing stories like this always make me cringe.  A great way to greatly reduce this issue is to follow recommended best practices in hearing device fittings.…

Custom vs. BTE (Behind the Ear) Hearing Aids

Hearing AidsBy shockleyJanuary 8, 2018

Over the past 10 years there have been significant changes in the types and styles of hearing devices, most notably with the behind the ear style that now 70% of patients prefer to wear. Before then a custom style was usually what patients would get, but issues with hearing their own voice and comfort were…

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