Tag: hearing aids

  • JFK Center for Audiology offers curbside hearing aid services

    JFK Center for Audiology offers curbside hearing aid services

    Hackensack Meridian JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute Center for Audiology is offering curbside hearing aid services. Patients can drive to JFK Johnson, 65 James St., Edison, and place a broken hearing aid in a paper bag and place it on the bench in the circular driveway outside the facility. An audiologist, wearing a mask and other…

  • Hearing health in the New Year

    Hearing health in the New Year

    When you’re making your list of New Year’s resolutions, be sure to put your hearing health near the top. Why? Research shows that when individuals address hearing loss, it improves their quality of life in many ways. Ignoring hearing loss and leaving it untreated can lead to these negative effects: Brain Atrophy: Many individuals do…

  • Buying hearing aids online can be risky business

    Buying hearing aids online can be risky business

    A large number of mature adults are online today, engaged in activities related to their health care needs, from searching for medical advice to finding a doctor. Today you can buy nearly anything on the internet, including hearing aids.   However, consumers should be cautious about buying hearing aids via mail order or online. The American…

  • Understanding the lifespan of hearing aid batteries

    Understanding the lifespan of hearing aid batteries

    One of the most frustrating aspects of wearing hearing aids is realizing when your batteries are about to run out of life. Here are reasons why your battery life may not be lasting as long and some tips to prolong their usage. Level of hearing loss. The hearing aids’ amplification strength provided to your ears…

  • Understanding the lifespan of hearing aid batteries

    Understanding the lifespan of hearing aid batteries

    One of the most frustrating aspects of wearing hearing aids is realizing when your batteries are about to run out of life. Here are reasons why your battery life may not be lasting as long and some tips to prolong their usage. Level of hearing loss. The hearing aids’ amplification strength provided to your ears…

  • When to upgrade your hearing aids

    When to upgrade your hearing aids

    For those of us who wear hearing aids, there is always a wonder as to when it’s the appropriate time to get an upgrade. You may ask, “What are the advantages to upgrading on a regular basis?” To answer simply, hearing aids, like anything that gets used frequently, have a limited lifespan. Here are some…

  • When to upgrade your hearing aids

    When to upgrade your hearing aids

    For those of us who wear hearing aids, there is always a wonder as to when it’s the appropriate time to get an upgrade. You may ask, “What are the advantages to upgrading on a regular basis?” To answer simply, hearing aids, like anything that gets used frequently, have a limited lifespan. Here are some…

  • When is it time to upgrade your hearing aid?

    When is it time to upgrade your hearing aid?

    Statistics show the average lifespan of hearing aids is about five years. Some patients go into newer technology sooner to take advantage of the advanced features and benefits to fully maximize their hearing ability. If you’re unsure about the appropriate time to upgrade, here are some signs to look for: The hearing aids don’t fit…

  • When is it time to upgrade your hearing aid?

    When is it time to upgrade your hearing aid?

    Statistics show the average lifespan of hearing aids is about five years. Some patients go into newer technology sooner to take advantage of the advanced features and benefits to fully maximize their hearing ability. If you’re unsure about the appropriate time to upgrade, here are some signs to look for: The hearing aids don’t fit…