President Biden recently signed an executive order for over-the-counter hearing aids. While I commend President Biden’s efforts, they are short-sighted. Over-the-counter hearing aids have been available for some time. The FDA was mandated to establish a regulatory category for this type of hearing aids in 2017. The FDA regulates hearing devices, as they can adversely affect hearing if fit incorrectly. The prices of hearing aids quoted was ridiculous. Hearing aids are available in all price … [Read more...]
What’s the difference in getting Hearing Aids from a Doctor vs online?
What makes buying hearing aids from Broadwater Hearing Care different than going online, a warehouse club, or drug store? This is probably the most common question asked by my patients. Believe me when I say, I understand. Hearing aids are a big investment and you want to make sure you’ve done your research. However, I explain to my patients that the job of an audiologist is not to “sell a product”. My goal is to help you improve your quality of life by hearing your best...and one … [Read more...]
Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids
There has been a lot of information in the news about over-the-counter hearing aids. While this may be a good idea for some, most people who need hearing aids really need the help of an audiologist to get the most out of their devices. A hearing test that you complete online in your kitchen is not going to be as accurate as a test done in the proper environment by a professional trained to test hearing. It does make a difference. You may not be saving any money. The prices of online … [Read more...]
Get Help When You Need It
The Importance of Getting Help When You Need It We had a patient that had been wearing hearing aids for several years. They really hadn’t helped her enough for the last two years, but she had put off getting new hearing aids because she was getting by. Not hearing great, but hearing better than without her hearing aids. This February, she decided that it was finally time to replace her old hearing aids. I was happy that she was able to hear well and she was thrilled that she could hear … [Read more...]
Hearing and Neuroscience Breakthrough
It's always exciting when there are new hearing technological breakthroughs. In a report in Neuroscience News, titled, Experimental Hearing Implant Succeeds in Registering Brain Waves is explained: Summary: An experimental twist on a classic cochlear implant allows researchers to directly measure brain waves and assess how good, or bad, a person’s hearing is. Source: KU Leuven Researchers at KU Leuven (Belgium) have succeeded for the first time in measuring brain waves directly via a … [Read more...]
Hearing Aid Stimulus Scam
Another COVID-19 scam. If it sounds to good to be true, it is. MedicareWorld.com shared the following information about the SCAM: The scam Two companies, Ear to Hear Healthcare LLC in Florida, and an affiliate, Zephyr Hearing Aid Center in Missouri, have been caught sending out fraudulent government aid checks. The companies were mailing out information that promised $1,000 to help pay for hearing aids, known as the “Coronavirus Pandemic Hearing Aid Stimulus Package.” Included in … [Read more...]
Fitting your Hearing Aids
President of Healthy Hearing, Mandy Mroz, AuD says: Hearing aids work best when fitted and adjusted properly. Learn what goes into a successful hearing aid fitting and how to get the most from your experience. Assessment of hearing aid needs Your hearing care professional will begin the selection process by conducting an in-depth consultation with you to learn more about your lifestyle, your expectations, your personal preferences and your thoughts on any previous experiences with hearing … [Read more...]
How long have Digital Hearing Aids been around?
Did you know that digital hearing aids have been around for 25 years? We have made more progress with hearing aids in the past 25 years than we ever dreamed possible. With every new generation of technology, hearing aids have gotten better and better. I can only imagine what is in store for the future. Today’s hearing aids are small powerful computers that can do everything from limiting background noise, to allowing you to stream your calls hands-free. Some hearing aids can even let your … [Read more...]
Annual Holiday Gift of Hearing
This Holiday Season, give the Gift of Hearing with our Annual Holiday Hearing Aid Exchange. Bring your old hearing aids to Broadwater Hearing Care between November 1st and December 31st. For each hearing aid you donate (up to two), receive a $250 credit toward new hearing aids. Each exchanged hearing aid will be donated to a charitable organization. We are here to help if you or a family member is having any difficulties with hearing, hearing aids, or Tinnitus please give us a call … [Read more...]
Bluetooth Connectivity Issues
Bluetooth technology is new to many of our patients. It can be difficult to understand. When it works, it’s great! When it doesn’t work right it is annoying. Here are the facts: 1. We cannot connect your flip phone to your hearing aids via Bluetooth. The phone does not have the necessary software to connect. 2. You can only be connected to one Bluetooth device at a time. You cannot connect to your IPhone or your IPad at the same time. You can pair your hearing aids with both devices, … [Read more...]
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