2016 Hearing Aid Blog - Precision Hearing

Guess what? You probably have hearing loss! Posted by Joleen Benson, HIS, Owner on December 01, 2016 According to the National Academy on an Aging Society, hearing loss is one of the most common health conditions experienced by males 75 and older. Hearing, like all our senses, declines as we age, and can often be exacerbated by exposure to loud noises, other health issues, medications and more. It can quickly impact our ability to understand speech, respond to... Read More
Can I Wear an Invisible Hearing Aid? Posted by Joleen Benson, HIS, Owner on November 02, 2016 Q: I was told I can’t wear an invisible hearing aid. Does that sound right? A: Starkey Hearing Technologies has been building custom hearing aids — the kind that fit inside your ear rather than behind it — for decades. In fact, they are the largest manufacturer of custom hearing aids in the world. This expertise led them to create the... Read More
How will a hearing aid improve my quality of life? Posted by Joleen Benson, HIS, Owner on October 07, 2016 Treatment of hearing loss has been shown to improve: Communication in relationships Intimacy and warmth in family relationships Ease in communication Earning power Sense of control over your life Social participation Emotional stability Hearing aids can provide valuable benefits to improve your quality of life in a number of important ways. They can... Read More
What Causes Sensorineural Hearing Loss? Posted by Joleen Benson, H.I.S. on September 01, 2016 90% of all hearing loss is sensorineural (pronounced “sensory-neural”), which is hearing loss caused by damage in the inner ear (cochlea) or to the nerve pathway from the inner ear to the brain. Below are the most common causes of sensorineural hearing loss. Aging: As you age, hearing loss is pretty much inevitable. Noise Exposure: Firearms, heavy... Read More
When Will My Hearing Aids Need Repairs? Posted by Joleen Benson, H.I.S. on August 01, 2016 It is not uncommon for hearing aids to require some degree of service each year, which is why they are sold with warranties and repair coverage. But just how often each person’s hearing aids will need repair is difficult to predict. That’s because variables like usage, care, and even your lifestyle come into play. Are you active? Do you work in an... Read More

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