Getting the Most Out of Your Hearing Aids
Regular hearing aid maintenance and care will ensure that you maximize your benefit from hearing aids.
Remote Microphones
Remote microphones can be used alongside hearing aids to improve your ability to hear in complex environments, such as from a distance or with background noise.
AirPods Pro 2 New Hearing Features: In the News
AirPods Pro 2 have new hearing features that have just been rolled out. These features include hearing protection and hearing enhancement. Have you tried them out?
Benefits of Seeing an Audiologist
At Birdsong Audiology, you will see an audiologist for your hearing care. At other clinics, you might see either an audiologist or a hearing instrument specialist. An audiologist is the most highly-trained professional that you can see for hearing care.
Best Practices
Best practices are published guidelines for what should be done during assessments, hearing aid selection, hearing aid fittings, and follow-up. These practices are known to affect patient outcomes.
Pros of Hearing Treatment
The average person waits 7-10 years between having hearing difficulties and pursuing amplification. In this blog, we’ll explore the benefits of choosing to prioritize your hearing health.
Benefits of Independent Hearing Clinics
Birdsong Audiology is a small and independent audiology practice. We operate quite differently from large hearing aid “chains”. This blog explores the differences you can expect.
How to Find a (Great!) Hearing Clinic
A hearing clinic is going to be a huge determinant of your success (or lack thereof) with hearing treatment. Consider if the hearing clinic you choose is going to meet your needs.
Real Ear Measurement
Real ear measurement is used to verify that your hearing aids are meeting prescriptive targets. For optimal hearing aid performance, this should be done at fitting appointments, annual appointments, and whenever a change is made to the hearing aid fit.
Easy to Use Hearing Aids
Ease of use should be considered when selecting hearing aids. Your dexterity and vision can impact how you use hearing aids. Certain styles of hearing aids can be easier to use and accessories can be helpful as well.