It’s an unfortunate fact of life that hearing loss is part of the aging process. Approximately 38 million people in the United States suffer from some form of hearing loss, though since hearing loss is expected as we age, many decide to leave it unchecked. Ignoring hearing loss, however, can have serious negative side effects […]
Otitis media is the medical name for what you probably call an ear infection. Ear infections like this are often seen in babies and young children but they can affect adults, as well, especially during or after a cold or sinus infection. Even a bad tooth can lead to an ear infection. Hearing loss is […]
October 5, 2021 | Amplisound Hearing Care Centers | Hearing Aids News
There is one component that is crucial to keeping hearing aids cost effective and that’s the batteries. It is one of the largest financial challenges consumers have to deal with when buying hearing aids because the costs of replacing them can add up fast. Usually the batteries die at the worst time which is even […]
October 5, 2021 | Amplisound Hearing Care Centers | Hearing Aids News
If you are walking around with an old-school ear trumpet in hand than clearly, it’s time for an upgrade. Making that call when you wear conventional hearing aids is trickier, though, so how does one know? You bought your hearing aids ten years ago, and they still get the job done, right? While it may […]
January 15, 2016 | Amplisound Hearing Care Centers | Hearing Aids News
Researchers are looking at ways to apply new signal-processing strategies to the design of hearing aids. Signal processing is the method used to modify normal sound waves into amplified sound that is the best possible match to the remaining hearing for a hearing aid user. NIDCD-funded researchers also are studying how hearing aids can enhance […]
Discover how to clear the way for better hearing. Hearing begins when soundwaves enter the outer ear (the visible portion of the ear located on the outside of the head) and are channeled down the auditory canal, a tube-like passageway lined with tiny hairs and small glands that produce ear wax. At the end of […]
Whether you wear hearing instruments, are just acquiring devices, or simply wish to improve your listening skills, LACE – Listening and Communication Enhancement – training will help you get the most out of the sounds of life. Because it is a computerized, internet-based program, we can track your results and discuss them with you. Hearing […]
January 10, 2016 | Amplisound Hearing Care Centers | Hearing Aids News
“Now I wake up each morning to the sound of birds” A cochlear implant is a small, complex electronic device that can help to provide a sense of sound to a person who is profoundly deaf or severely hard-of-hearing. The implant consists of an external portion that sits behind the ear and a second portion that […]
January 31, 2014 | Amplisound Hearing Care Centers | Tinnitus Articles
A number of adults hear the constant noises caused by tinnitus (ringing in the ears), however few individuals realize it strikes children too. Many children also experience the symptoms of tinnitus. Unlike adults, who can usually figure out that the noises they keep hearing are outside of the norm, children are more likely to assume […]
January 24, 2014 | Amplisound Hearing Care Centers | Hearing Aids News
A hearing aid may be the best way to offset hearing loss. Each technological innovation delivers more features and functions in a more compact space. One such innovation is the directional microphone. This device allows its users to have a more natural listening experience, making it a popular addition to many modern hearing aids. The […]
