One of the most challenging aspects of raising children is caring for their health. In this article, we answer some frequently asked questions about children’s dental, vision and hearing care. Read more

If you wear behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aids, you may occasionally experience issues with proper functioning. However, before bringing them to your audiologist for repairs, here are a few things you can do to troubleshoot the problem on your own: Read more

Do you suspect you may have hearing loss? It may be time to get checked. In this video, Savvy Consumer Chris Bjorklund explains how to get an easy and inexpensive hearing test. Read more

With Mark Sanford of Better Hearing Center

Most people know about hearing aids, but few are aware that they fall into two different categories. The first type of hearing aid is called a “daily wear device,” which is worn during the day and removed at night. Daily wear hearing aids have been around for a long time, but today’s devices are fully digital and programmable to meet wearers’ individual needs.

The second type of hearing aid is called an “extended wear device.” This hearing aid is placed deep within the ear canal and, unlike a daily wear device, worn 24 hours a day. Professionally installed by an audiologist, Read more

With Eric Stratton of Advanced Instruments Hearing Aid Center

Since hearing loss is a gradual regression, most people who experience it fail to notice the symptoms. In fact, it’s common for those with hearing loss to be in denial about it, blaming their communication issues on the assertion that other people don’t speak clearly or loudly enough.

This highlights one of the great complicating factors of hearing loss: our use of language to communicate. Due to the complexity of verbal interaction (including the wide variety of tonal inflections), sufficient hearing is just as important as clear articulation. If someone speaks to you and you misunderstand even a single word, Read more