Can I use a family member or friend’s old hearing aid?

by admin on May 16, 2012

  If the hearing aid is the style that fits behind-the-ear and is appropriate for your type and degree of hearing loss, the answer is yes. We would need to assess your hearing and determine if you can wear the old hearing aid. You would need to buy an earmold and pay a nonrefundable fitting [...]

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Beware of Hearing Aid Purchases Via the Internet

Recently many major hearing aid manufacturers have placed words of caution on their websites, warning consumers to not purchase hearing aids online or from internet retailers. Instead, purchase from a qualified and trained hearing aid professional to ensure the best possible outcome with your hearing aids. A successful fitting of hearing aids is dependent on [...]

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How to get accustomed to wearing hearing aids

Wearing hearing aids often requires an adjustment period. Adjusting to wearing a hearing aid for the first time can be difficult.  The adjustment time is different for everyone.  Some wearers get accustomed to them in a few days. It may take several months for others.   In order to have realistic expectations and reduce frustration, be [...]

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How do I know what hearing aid style is best for me?

Not all hearing aid sizes and styles are made to suit everyone’s needs. Different hearing aids work better for different people. If you are thinking about investing in a hearing aid, there are a few things to consider when looking for the most appropriate device for your condition. The type of hearing aid you should [...]

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Hearing Aids, Health Benefits and Insurance Coverage

Hearing aids are a critical first step in treating hearing loss. Being properly fitted with hearing aids can make a major difference in an individual’s ability to understand speech. Consequently, hearing aids can make a major impact on quality of life. 2. More than 80 percent of all hearing loss is sensorineural. This type of [...]

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Milwaukee Walk For Hearing June 9

The Hearing Loss Association of America’s (HLAA) Walk4Hearing is the largest walk of its kind in the country that raises awareness and helps to eradicate the stigma associated with hearing loss. HLAA’s Walk4Hearing is held in multiple cities across the country. Since 2006, over 26,000 walkers have stepped up and helped raise money for programs [...]

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What should I do if I suspect someone I love has hearing loss?

It is never easy to confront a problem with someone you love, particularly if the person is older than you, or is not used to taking your advice, like a parent. Here are some helpful hints for managing this kind of problem: Begin a dialogue and encourage your loved one to talk about the problem. [...]

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A Word About Batteries

Hearing aid batteries can be tempting and easy to swallow for small children and infants. Always store and dispose of batteries where children can not get at them. Occasionally, batteries have been mistaken for pills, always verify your medication before swallowing. Always store hearing aid batteries in a dry place at room temperature. Do not [...]

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Personal Health: Lifelines for People With Hearing Loss

By JANE E. BRODY of the New York Times Yvetta Fedorova Hearing loss, a disability currently untreated in about 85 percent of those affected, may be the nation’s most damaging and costly sensory handicap. It is a hidden disability, often not obvious to others or even to those who have it. Its onset is usually [...]

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Battery Sale!!!!!!

Battery Sale now in progress.  See the coupon on our specials page or watch for the printed copy in the Clipper Coupon magazine in the Fond du Lac Action Advertiser Wed. Jan. 18th!!

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