Once your loved one has been to an audiologist, has had a hearing test done, and has been fitted with a hearing aid, you may think that everything is taken care of. And you’d be right, at least for a while. But hearing aids are sensitive pieces of equipment and occasional adjustments are required to […]
Read More… from Is Your Loved One's Hearing Aid Functioning Properly? 5 Signs to Look For
CES (Consumer Electronic Show) never has a shortage of amazing technology to wow the masses, and CES 2018 didn’t disappoint, with over 4,000 exhibiting companies and more than 170,000 attendees from some 150 countries. In the past few years, hearing health has been one of the spheres where exciting products are being rolled out. Here […]
Read More… from How the Latest Technology is Making Hearing Aids Better: CES 2018 Edition
A hearing aid is an incredibly personalized piece of medical equipment—it’s worn every day, on the head (one of the most sensitive parts of the body), it’s directly visible to others, and you rely on it for one of the five senses you have for making sense of the world. When your audiologist first sets […]
Read More… from Is Your New Hearing Device the Right Fit for You? Four Ways to Tell
What’s in store for hearing devices over the next year? It seems like the pace of progress is only speeding up. Here are just some of the trends we’ve seen developing: Lower Costs for Patients The ongoing public conversation about over-the-counter hearing devices has had an effect on the entire hearing aid industry. Whereas manufacturers […]
Read More… from New Hearing Device Technologies on the Horizon
We are lucky to be experiencing a hearing device renaissance at the moment. Advances in technology have enabled hearing device manufacturers to come out with more and better devices, and especially, devices that cater to particular lifestyles like never before. Here are just some of the hearing device enhancements that can contribute to your lifestyle: […]
Read More… from Choosing a Hearing Device to Fit Your Lifestyle
Like any other medical device, hearing aids don’t last forever. Even if you’re happy with the performance of your hearing device, eventually, you’ll have to replace it. But how do you actually know when it’s time to replace your hearing device? One general rule is that most hearing devices last, on average, 5-7 years. However, […]
Read More… from 4 Indicators You Should Replace Your Current Hearing Device
If you’ve heard of the new market of hearables, then you might be wondering how this new technology compares to more traditional hearing aids. We hear this question a lot, so we thought we’d cover some of the basics. First, a couple of definitions: a traditional hearing aid or hearing device is a medical device […]
Read More… from Traditional Hearing Device or High-Tech Hearable: Which One's Right for You?
Being diagnosed with hearing loss can seem daunting and overwhelming. There is a lot of information out there, but we are here to make that process easier for you. Here are some things to consider when choosing amplification. Choosing the right professional. Choosing a Doctor of Audiology (AuD) is an important first step in your […]
Read More… from Listen Up! Tips to Consider When Purchasing Hearing Devices
For as long as hearing aids have been around, patients have had to keep spare zinc-air batteries around in case the battery in their unit gives out. Now, new technology has enabled patients to do away with disposable batteries in favor of hearing devices with built-in rechargeable batteries. […]
Read More… from Exciting Developments in Rechargeable Hearing Aids
The Wall Street Journal recently had an article about hearing aids and the prices. Mentioned in the article was one common complaint by consumers: that hearing aids are too expensive. We at Chicago Hearing Services recognized that cost was an issue for patients and decided to update our current business model to provide more hearing […]
Read More… from Why Customized Plans are the Future of Hearing Healthcare and Hearing Aids
