January 26, 2014 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
As the smallest of the hearing aid alternatives currently available, completely-in-canal (CIC) hearing aids are different than other devices due to their size, custom fit and location in the ear canal for individuals with mild to moderate hearing loss. This style of hearing aid has many advantages, as well as a few disadvantages when compared […]
December 30, 2013 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
It’s an unfortunate fact that many young children experience hearing loss, but with the ideal variety of hearing aid this doesn’t have to slow them down. If you will be in the process of looking to select a hearing aid for your child, the sheer number of styles, sizes and functions to choose from can […]
December 9, 2013 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
Buying the appropriate hearing aid can be difficult, especially if you are unfamiliar with the features that make one model different from another. Keep reading to find out more about one particularly popular type of hearing aid: open fit hearing aids. If you are familiar with behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aids, you will find that open […]
November 29, 2013 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
Congrats on your new hearing loop purchase and taking the first step in the direction of a more satisfying hearing experience. While it may have been a challenge to find the ideal system from among all the great options out there, it should be easier for you to install your hearing loop after you get […]
November 19, 2013 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
When it’s time to select a new hearing aid, you’ll find that there are many types and styles from which to select. Behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aids are one of the most popular choices. Just as you’d expect from any other type of product, BTEs have both pros and cons. If you are considering investing in […]
November 14, 2013 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
If you’ve bought a new hearing aid in the last couple of years, there is a chance that it is equipped with Bluetooth functionality. Bluetooth is most commonly associated with hands-free cellular phone use, but it is also commonly used in mp3 players, computers, televisions and home phones. If your hearing aid features Bluetooth, you […]
September 30, 2013 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
There is no one answer to the question “What kind of hearing aid battery will I need?” because hearing aid models and the batteries that power them common in many varieties. If you already use a hearing aid, review the device’s manual or the professionals who fit it for you to determine the proper battery […]
August 22, 2013 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
Shopping for hearing aids can be hard if you are not familiar with the large number of acronyms commonly used to describe common types. The following list encompasses the majority of the abbreviations you are likely to encounter when looking at hearing aids and provides a brief description of each. The most effective approach to […]
July 8, 2013 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
What is the exact difference between a personal sound amplifier (PSA) and a hearing aid? One difference is that the PSA is being heavily advertised in recent months generating a great deal of confusion. On the other hand, you will not see nearly as many hearing aid promotions on TV or in magazines because they’re […]
June 14, 2013 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
“Should I repair or replace a broken hearing aid?” is one of the more common questions we are asked. The truthful answer needs to be, “Depends.” This is an individual choice, and the “best answer” is as individual as the individuals who ask it. It is worth stating upfront, that all hearing aids, irrespective of […]
