Hearing exercise means stimulating the brain

April 6, 2011 by Leave a Comment

We hear in our brain that is why when doing hearing exercise it means constantly stimulating the brain. When hearing loss is not treated it is not the cochlea, or the hearing organ that get’s damaged. What happens is auditory deprivation meaning the part of the brain that needs to be exercised is not reached. What is affected is the brain’s ability to hear and separate and distinguish between sounds. But the brain is a super organ that has incredible plasticity. It can be retrained to listen Read more [...]

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What are the risks of not correcting a hearing loss

April 4, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Any organ in the body becomes weak when it is not being used.  Since we now know that hearing is housed inside our brain, it stands to reason that depriving that part of the brain from auditory stimulation is not healthy for it.   We must stimulate our part of the brain that does our hearing for us, and keep it active and processing sound all the time so it never sits unused.  However, when you have a hearing loss, this is essentially what you are letting happen.   A muscle Read more [...]

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Who Is At Risk For Hearing Loss?

April 4, 2011 by Leave a Comment

For many people, something as simple as having their hearing ability routinely checked is a scary thought – almost like it is for most of us to go to the dentist once every six months. There are well over 30 million Americans with some hearing loss. Everyone else is at risk of acquiring a hearing loss at some point in their life. For many people, something as simple as having their hearing ability routinely checked is a scary thought – almost like it is for most of us to go to the dentist Read more [...]

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Tis the season for hearing aid repair

March 18, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Summer is approaching quickly which means broken hearing aids will be on the rise. Since the worst enemy of hearing aids is moisture and dirt, you should take extra precautions with increased outdoor activities. One of the best things you can do is get a Dry-Aid kit to store your hearing aid in at night. This will remove most of the sweat and humidity that accumulate in the hearing aid during the day which can cause the delicate components to corrode and eventually break. Another important Read more [...]

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Affordable Hearing Aids

April 20, 2010 by Leave a Comment

The cost of hearing aids is a huge barrier for millions of people who want to experience better hearing. If you or a loved one are looking for a cheaper solution to hearing aids than the industry standard of up to $7000, you need to look into the Hearing For Life program. Find out how you can get affordable hearing aids by clicking that link. There is also a great article on the lower half of the page that answers the question I hear time and again, "Why are hearing aids so expensive?" Check Read more [...]

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Hearing Aid Repair

January 18, 2010 by Leave a Comment

Like all electronic devices, hearing aids eventually need maintenance. When that time comes, it can be a scary, and sometimes frustrating event. Hearing aids aren't simply another cool gadget that we all seem to be collecting with increasing frequency; they are an integral part of our toolbox to connect us with the people and things in life that we love and enjoy. So, where do we turn at this critical juncture? There are two options when you need to get your hearing aid repaired. Let's take Read more [...]

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Monthly Hearing Aid Plan Announced for Houston

December 15, 2009 by Leave a Comment

The cost of hearing aids has been brought into reach for many Houstonians with the announcement by Hearing Haven, LLC of a new subscription based hearing plan. Read more [...]

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Hearing Aid Group Benefit Plan Announced for Texas

December 14, 2009 by Leave a Comment

Employers, Associations, and groups of ten or more are being alerted to the new “Hearing Aid Benefit” plan being offered by Hearing Haven LLC in Texas. This program allows organizations to offer their members hearing aid coverage.  There is no up-front investment to join. Persons who wish to hear more clearly in certain situations and improve communication challenges by the use of digital hearing aids are able to do so by joining the plan, which allows adding hearing instruments to a benefit Read more [...]

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Hearing Aid Feedback Home Remedies

October 23, 2009 by Leave a Comment

If you or a family member wears a hearing aid that has a feedback (whistling or chirping noise) problem, it can not only impair the users ability to hear, but also for those around them. It can soon develop into an emotional distress that if not taken care of, may lead to isolation. There are different cause for feedback, but the most common one is the hearing aid mold, or shell, not fitting properly. Here are some ways you can check for fit problems and possibly fix them too: a) Test for Read more [...]

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Should I buy cheap or expensive hearing aids?

October 12, 2009 by Leave a Comment

How do you prevent yourself from spending too much money on hearing aids, and getting more technology than you need? Will I get the most benefit if I buy cheap or expensive hearing aids? I’ve been in the hearing aid industry over 25 years now, and I am amazed at the wide spread of technologies available, costing anywhere from $14.95 for a cheap amplifier that can harm your hearing, to over $10,000 in some places for a set of sophisticated digital hearing aids. Read more [...]

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