Visiting a Beltone Hearing Aid Center: What You Can Expect
When it comes to dealing with hearing loss, you’re not alone. According to the National Institutes of Health, approximately one in three people between the ages of 65 and 74 has hearing loss. Hearing loss issues can be caused by several factors, including excessive noise, heredity, disease, and simply even age. Regardless of what is […]
“Say What?”: A History of Hearing Aids
People have been coping with hearing loss since long before the first modern hearing aid was invented. It was often a misunderstood phenomenon, with deaf people presumed “simple” and suffering discrimination. In the late 16th century, with the work of a Benedictine monk named Pedro Ponce de Leon in teaching the deaf, attitudes began to […]
Fact vs. Fiction: Debunking Common Myths About Tinnitus
Tinnitus is one of the most misunderstood conditions related to the ear. Whether you suspect you have tinnitus or were diagnosed long ago, the multitude of myths and misconceptions only add to the frustration. Knowing the facts can help you feel more in control and find the relief you need. Truth: Tinnitus Is Not a […]
Is Your Hearing Aid Whistling? Here’s What Might Be Causing It and How to Fix It
Does your hearing aid whistle like you’re tuning in an old-fashioned radio? The causes of this annoying sound are usually fairly simple, and the solutions equally straightforward. Here’s what you need to know: Feedback Issues You may experience something akin to microphone feedback — the howling that makes guests at an event cover their ears. […]
