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 […]
May 27, 2013 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
A common patient question is whether their hearing aid will amplify sounds that are already excessively loud, making those sounds even louder. The answer to this common question is very comforting. In short, modern hearing aids that are properly fitted and adjusted are designed to avoid amplifying sounds which are already very loud. The important […]
May 18, 2013 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
While the battery performance for hearing aids might sound like an easy question to answer, in truth it depends on a variety of factors. One consideration is the manufacturer of the hearing aid. Battery life varies by manufacturer and also by model from the same company. How you use your hearing aid will also affect […]
