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What to Expect When You Begin to Wear Your New Hearing Aids
If you or a loved one has recently started wearing hearing aids or have switched to a new pair of hearing aids, you've probably noticed that the transition isn't always smooth sailing. Many people experience some degree of discomfort when starting to use hearing aids...
9 Ways Hearing Loss Relates to Your Overall Health
If your standard reply to a question or comment is, "could you repeat that?" you could be suffering from hearing loss – and you wouldn't be alone. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, approximately 15% of American adults...
Not One…But Two Winners – Hear for the Holidays Competition!
After a month of speculation, House of Hearing is proud to announce the winners of our seasonal competition “Hear for the Holidays” as Carma and Jared! Flashback to November, we asked local residents to nominate someone in need of hearing support. Our decisions were...
Are iPhone Updates Causing Static in Your Hearing Aids?
Most of my patients in Northern Utah tend to want things laid out simple and direct, which is why I was not surprised when one of my patients told me that her issues with hearing aids and technology had brought her to her wit's end. Apple's simultaneous release of the...
What Are Invisible in the Canal (IIC) Hearing Aids?
Hearing aids now come in a variety of discreet options with tremendous capabilities. If you're buying hearing aids for the first time or looking to upgrade your current device, you're probably wondering which kind it best. Many patients inquire about Invisible in the...
The Surprising Reason Everyone Needs an Audiologist
Did you know that October is National Audiology Awareness Month? It is! This is the perfect time to get your hearing checked, especially if you never have. According to Johns Hopkins Cochlear Center for Hearing and Public Health, 38.2 million Americans age 12 and...
One Third of People Over Fifty Could Have Hearing Loss and Not Know It
The estimated number of Americans over the age of fifty is around 110 million. According to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), about 37 million of them, or one-third, are living with undiagnosed hearing loss, which is...
How We Are Keeping You Safe During Covid-19
We at House of Hearing do believe in social distancing but not social isolation. And not being able to hear your best during this time can be extremely frustrating and irritating. In addition to implementing all the CDC’s required precautions of washing hands,...
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How to Change a ReSound Wax Guard [VIDEO]
Throughout the pandemic, lots of our patients have been learning how to maintain their hearing aids. One of the best ways to keep on top of this is by replacing your wax guards regularly. These are the steps to take if you have a ReSound device: First, make sure that...
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How To Turn Rechargeable Devices Off And On [VIDEO]
Hearing aids used to require regular battery changes to keep them in good working order. That is until rechargeable devices revolutionized this process. Now, many devices have this capability, resulting in changes to their design. We know it’s not always easy for...
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How to Submit a Request on the NuEar App [VIDEO]
Hearing aids aren’t just devices that give you unparalleled clarity of sound. Now, you can also interact with your specialists and change them remotely. This takes place inside your manufacturer’s dedicated app, which you can download to your tablet or smartphone....
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Remote Programming with Oticon Hearing Aids [VIDEO]
Since the start of the pandemic, the team at House of Hearing has developed a range of new protocols and services to keep you safe, no matter the situation. One of these has been Tele Audiology, a service that lets you speak to your doctor of audiology through face to...
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Oticon Rechargeable Hearing Aids [VIDEO]
Many people know what a difference hearing aids can make to their lives. But new developments mean this could be even more substantial. Rechargeable batteries are the future of hearing aids, as you don’t have to worry about replacing them every few weeks – often a...
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NuEar Rechargeable Hearing Aids [VIDEO]
Hearing aid technology has moved forward over the years, and one of the most impressive developments has been the rise in rechargeable batteries. No longer do you have to worry about your devices losing power suddenly or the fiddly process of putting new batteries in...
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New vs Old Batteries – Which One Is Which? [VIDEO]
It happens to the best of us! You forget which hearing aid battery is the new one and which is the replacement. The good news is that the team at House of Hearing have a great tip for deducing which one you should discard and which one you should keep. Simply drop the...