January 14, 2016 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
We might take it as a given that our hearing aids are hardly noticeable, can be controlled with our smart phones, and can discern between speech and background sound. What we might not realize, however, is that those capabilities are the results of 400 years of research, design, and development. Even 5 years ago, hearing […]
December 3, 2015 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
To keep your hearing aids functioning correctly for years to come, you’ll want to learn proper care and maintenance. And although it may feel like an extra burden, with the right plan your hearing aid care will become easy and automatic. The secret is building effective habits. If you integrate your hearing aid care into […]
November 12, 2015 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
Struggling with hearing loss throughout the holiday season can be especially challenging. While you may honestly prefer to NOT hear some of your family members, the conversations you do want to take part in can be stressful. And because most large holiday gatherings tend to be loud, it can be near impossible to focus on […]
November 5, 2015 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
Are two hearing aids better than one? If you’re searching for the quick answer, then yes, almost all cases of hearing loss are best managed with two hearing aids. If you want to understand why, or are interested about why we have two ears to begin with, then continue reading. The Benefits of Stereoscopic Vision […]
October 29, 2015 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
Assuming that you have hearing loss, what’s more likely to make you happy? A) Winning the lottery, or B) buying a new set of hearing aids It might appear clear to you that the answer is A, but research on happiness tells a very different story. To start with, most people do tend to THINK […]
September 18, 2015 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
It remains a mystery as to why wearing eye glasses—which treat vision impairment—is perceived as an indication of intelligence, while wearing hearing aids—which correct hearing impairment—has been perceived as an indication of old age. Maybe it’s about time the stigma of hearing loss is corrected, and we redefine what it means for our bodies to […]
September 11, 2015 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
When should I upgrade my hearing aids? This is a common question we hear from our patients, and the answer requires some thought. Although hearing aids typically have a life-span of 3-7 years, there are a few circumstances in which you may desire to upgrade sooner. Here are 4 reasons you may want to consider […]
September 4, 2015 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
Picture being able to adjust the volume, treble, and bass on your hearing aids as discretely and effortlessly as checking the time on your wrist. Or imagine fine-tuning your hearing aids for any listening situation without ever having to touch your hearing aids. Sound too good to be true? A couple of years ago, it […]
August 20, 2015 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
Present day hearing aids have come a long way; existing models are remarkably effective and incorporate amazing digital functions, such as wifi connectivity, that markedly enhance a person’s ability to hear along with their overall quality of life. But there is still room for improvement. Specifically, in some instances hearing aids have some challenges with […]
July 9, 2015 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
The saying “you get what you pay for” is definitely true of hearing aids, and though modern-day hearing aids are designed to be more effective than ever, they’re not exactly cheap, either. Luckily, modern digital hearing aids, while not cheap, ARE becoming more inexpensive, in the same manner that the majority of consumer electronics are […]
