With correct care, hearing aids can last for several years, but their performance depends on their alignment with your current level of hearing loss. Similar to prescription glasses, hearing aids are personalized to accommodate your specific auditory needs, requiring regular reassessment. Assuming correct programming and fitting, here’s a guide for their longevity. Do hearing aids […]
Nowadays, the mobile phone network is a great deal more dependable (and there’s a lot less static involved). But in some cases, it will still be challenging to hear what the individual on the other end is saying. In fact, there’s one group for whom using a phone isn’t always a positive experience: those with […]
Taking care of your hearing aids likely feels simple enough. When you first obtained your hearing aids, you probably got a set of care instructions, after all. Most hearing specialists will give you a step-by-step how-to in regard to routine hearing aid maintenance. But it’s very likely that you might forget some of that information […]
February 9, 2024 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
In contrast to popular opinion, winter is fun! Alright, it can definitely be a bummer if you need to go anywhere. Or if you aren’t properly prepared. But during those chilly winter months, you can find plenty of enjoyable things to do. Don’t believe it? Well, here are only a few examples of how cold […]
January 25, 2024 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
There are a couple different ways to interpret the term “cheap hearing aids”. On the one hand, it indicates affordability, a wise choice for a budget-conscious individual. But we’ve all heard the saying “You get what you pay for”, and in this example, the word “cheap” implies low-quality hearing aids. Regrettably, differentiating between an economical […]
January 10, 2024 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
Recognizing when you require some medical advice is typically pretty easy. You know you need to go see a doctor immediately if you break a bone, for instance. You may need a splint or a cast or supportive device, but the thing is that you’re not likely to try “toughing it out”. At least, not […]
December 28, 2023 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
Have you ever had your internet cut just as you’re getting to the best part of your favorite Netflix movie? You sit and watch that spinning circle instead of learning about who won that cooking competition. And so you just wait. Perhaps it’s your modem, might be your router, possibly it’s the internet provider, or […]
December 21, 2023 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
Individuals are becoming self-dependent more than ever before. Does your car require some repairs? You can learn how to do that by watching a YouTube video. Is your sink clogged? YouTube video. Want to learn how to do calligraphy? YouTube… look, you get the idea. Anything you want to know, you can find, and there’s […]
December 6, 2023 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
Kids have a tendency to fall on a daily basis. Wiping out on your bicycle? That’s typical. Getting tripped up while sprinting across the yard. Also rather typical. Kids are quite limber so, no big deal. They don’t usually stay down for long. As you get older though, that becomes less and less true. Falling […]
The majority of people who wear hearing aids are satisfied with their results: 91% of hearing aid users are happy with the hearing aid experience when speaking one-on-one, according to a recent survey. When speaking about particular activities, 85% were satisfied in a group environment and watching TV, 78% while in the store, and 75% […]
