How Are Hearing Aids Fitted?
Hearing aids come in many shapes, styles, brands, sizes and colors, and finding the perfect fit may seem like an overwhelming process, especially because you can’t try them on like jeans at Prien Lake Mall. Fortunately, you have an audiologist who will work with you every step of the fitting process to ensure your devices…
Hearing Aids Stimulate Brain Activity
As you age, it’s important to keep your brain active by doing the daily crossword puzzle in The American Press or taking a class at SOWELA Technical Community College. This helps your brain stay sharp in order to help prevent cognitive decline. For people with hearing loss, it’s especially important to keep the brain stimulated,…
Introducing: The Hearing Center’s Inaugural ‘Gift of Hearing’ Event
Connecting our community with a FREE pair of hearing aids. At The Hearing Center, we love our Southwest Louisiana community and strive to give back to those in need. We are excited to announce the launch of our Gift of Hearing event—where we donate a brand-new set of hearing devices to a deserving community member….
How to Properly Clean Your Hearing Aids
Hearing aids are a hefty investment – in both time and money – and they’re also important, which is why you should take good care of them. Properly cleaning your hearing devices regularly will both extend their lifespan and also provide the best listening experience for you. Below we’ve overviewed how to keep your hearing…
Common Hearing Aid Fears
Forty-eight million Americans experience hearing loss, but despite its prevalence, only one in five people who could benefit from hearing aids actually wears them. There are many misconceptions people have about hearing aids that may cause them to feel apprehensive, which is why we’ve compiled a list of some of the greatest hearing aid fears…
How to Wear a Mask with Hearing Aids
If you wear behind-the-ear (BTE) style hearing aids, you may have difficulty wearing a protective mask around your ears. Here are some simple solutions for adults and children to keep the elastic band from your mask off your ears.
Preventing Hearing Aid Damage
Hearing aids are a significant investment, not just in money but also in time – so taking care of them to prevent damage is essential. In addition, if your hearing aid breaks or is damaged, not only are you out the time and money of getting it repaired or replaced, you also have to live…
Wearing Hearing Aids Can Make You Safer
You’ve likely heard about what benefits hearing aids can have on your communication and relationships. What’s less well-known is that hearing aids can also improve your physical safety. Studies have linked untreated hearing loss to a variety of safety concerns, including accidental injuries, workplace accidents, total hospital visits and hospital readmission. Fortunately, the use of…
When to Purchase New Hearing Devices
Hearing aids are sophisticated devices that receive daily use in harsh environments, subject to moisture, heat, dirt and earwax. As precisely built as they are, at some point they will need to be replaced. Figuring out when is the key to uninterrupted communications. No product lasts forever. Over time, mechanical problems can develop, or the…
Can I Fix My Own Hearing Aids?
If you know the difference between an Allen wrench and a Phillips head screwdriver, you might be tempted to tinker with your hearing aids should they stop working properly. While we applaud your DIY mentality, your Lake Charles audiologist doesn’t recommended attempting to repair hearing aids yourself. These are sophisticated instruments with complex internal circuitry…