February 24, 2014 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
As you search for a hearing aid – either for yourself or a loved one – one of the more common options you will come across is the in-the-ear (ITE) style. These tiny devices are made to fit in the lower portion of the outer ear, making them a comfortable choice for listeners with mild […]
February 16, 2014 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
Noise is a reality of modern life. From busy restaurants to sport stadiums to the subway, noise is all around and may become overwhelming sometimes. The problem becomes worse for people with hearing aids, which can make it nearly impossible to pick out wanted sounds from the surrounding noise. Thanks to digital noise reduction, however, […]
January 31, 2014 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
A hearing aid can be the best way to offset hearing loss. Each year hearing aids become more sophisticated and offer additional features and functions not formerly available. One such innovation is the directional microphone. Many of today’s hearing aids incorporate this device, allowing the wearer to enjoy a more natural hearing experience. Older hearing […]
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 […]
