Hearing aids are becoming increasingly popular due to their ability to improve hearing in people of all ages. However, they are not indestructible. They require proper protection and maintenance to ensure they last and function properly. Here, I’ll discuss the...
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How to Resolve Common Issues on The ReSound App
Here at Sound Audiology and Hearing Aids, we are so pleased to be able to offer our patients the opportunity to access hearing health care virtually, through our teleaudiology appointment service, called Sound Hearing Cloud. In order to access these virtual...
What Does the New FDA Ruling on OTCs Mean?
Audiologists and other hearing care professionals have been talking for some time about the Over-The-Counter Hearing Aid Act, the new ruling on over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids (as of August 16 this year), and what this now means for hearing care. On one hand, they...
Prescription or Non-Prescription Hearing Aids? – The Difference
You may not have heard of the term “prescription hearing aids” before, but it is now becoming a standard term because of President Biden’s executive order last year, which allowed the sale of over-the-counter hearing aids. There are a lot of rules around what can be...
Thinking about an Online Hearing Aid? Here’s What You Should Know
It’s no surprise that the low prices advertised online can be very appealing, but the cost of hearing aids is not the only thing to look at when you are considering buying hearing aids online. What these companies don’t tell you is the additional costs you’ll need to...
iOS14 and iPhone 12: What is Causing Hearing Aid Issues?
As an audiologist, I am thrilled to see the smile on a client's face when they begin to hear with confidence. I also appreciate it when recognized brands include hearing solutions in their technology. When Apple launched its hearing aid program, it was a leap ahead in...
Google’s Innovative Feature Makes Life Easier for The Hard of Hearing
Hearing technology researchers play a significant role in ensuring that the hard of hearing also live meaningful and wholesome lives. These researchers combine simple machines and appliances to enhance the hard of hearing's safety, convenience, and communication...