It is important to continue to check in with your audiologist for routine maintenance on your hearing aids and to monitor your hearing loss. In addition, consider accessories that work with your hearing aid to enhance your hearing aid’s function or improve your listening experience.
How HearingTracker Came to Be
Ten years ago, an audiologist noticed how some patients were being fit with hearing aids not appropriate for their hearing, so he decided to do something about it.
The Patient’s Journey, From the Audiologist’s Perspective
The patient’s journey getting hearing devices starts from the precontemplation stage through to maintenance and exit.
Should People Buy Hearing Aids Online or In Person?
The audiologist’s job is to educate you on your hearing loss and treatment options. A very important factor in successful hearing aid use is the provided follow-up care.
Young Adults Are Redefining Healthy Hearing
No longer solely associated with older adults, hearing aids are poised to be embraced by a new wave of tech-savvy and style-conscious individuals who are reshaping the industry and challenging long-held perceptions.
Top 3 Questions People Have About Their Ears
What Social Media Can Teach Audiologists
Once people know I’m an audiologist, friends, family, and strangers come out of the woodwork with ear questions.
Hearing Aid Use Improves Brain Processing Over Time
The brain adjusts quickly to amplified sound—that’s a good thing. But the brain’s ability to fully interpret amplified signals in a meaningful way requires a longer period of time. The typical hearing aid trial period is 30 days, so the hearing aid user may not be experiencing the full benefits of amplification at the end of that period.
Trying Out Hearing Aids Through ‘Blended Distribution’
The blended business model relies heavily on the internet to capture customers, and it's reported that those customers are around 10 years younger than the typical hearing care office's clientele. Tech-savvy boomers are accustomed to researching options and shopping online.
The Link Between Diabetes and Hearing
When a family member received a diagnosis of diabetes more than seven years ago, as an audiologist I tried to find information related to hearing problems associated with diabetes. I realized few people knew about the research connecting hearing loss and balance issues to this chronic disease.