Q:  The ringing in my ears has been getting louder the last 2 to 3 years.  Will hearing aids completely take away this tinnitus? A:  There are two major items to address here; 1) The impact of hearing aids on tinnitus, and 2) natural ways to reduce tinnitus (to be addressed on Sunday, March 6th). […]

Q:  In January I fulfilled a new year’s resolution to hear better and got some hearing aids.  I didn’t want the straps on face masks to pull them off my ears, so I got some aids that fit fully in my ear canals.  But I don’t like how they sound or feel.  What can I […]

Q:  In January I fulfilled a new year’s resolution to hear better and got some hearing aids.  I didn’t want the straps on face masks to pull them off my ears, so I got some aids that fit fully in my ear canals.  But I don’t like how they sound or feel.  What can I […]

Q:  My husband knows he misses words and phrases here and there.  He needs the TV to be fairly loud, and often laughs off a question or comment when he doesn’t hear it right.  Can I buy him some hearing aids as a Valentine’s Day gift? A:  Helping someone hear better is a lovely, heart […]

Q:  My wife and I have been married 45 years as of February 14th this year.  She doesn’t like to admit it, but she has a hard time hearing people clearly.  It makes her reclusive and withdrawn.  Would hearing aids change that? A:  Congratulations on your upcoming 45th anniversary.    Many people will become more […]

Q:  I want to wait and deal with hearing aids after our son’s wedding in April.  My wife says to take care of it now.  What do you suggest?  A:  If you are concerned about adjusting to hearing aids because it will be a big ordeal.  Really, it is not any trouble at all.  Let’s […]

Q.  My parents have accused each other of not hearing well for the past 3 to 4 years.  Over Christmas my Mom said one of her 2022 resolutions was to get them both to hear better.  What steps should she take? A.  Let’s address your question in three parts: 1) Personal Behaviors, 2) Hearing Evaluation, […]

Q.  My parents have accused each other of not hearing well for the past 3 to 4 years.  Over Christmas my Mom said one of her 2022 resolutions was to get them both to hear better.  What steps should she take? A.  Let’s address your question in three parts: 1) Personal Behaviors, 2) Hearing Evaluation, […]

Q.  My parents have accused each other of not hearing well for the past 3 to 4 years.  Over Christmas my Mom said one of her 2022 resolutions was to get them both to hear better.  What steps should she take? A.  Let’s address your question in three parts: 1) Personal Behaviors, 2) Hearing Evaluation, […]

Q.  Over Christmas my hearing aids would beep at odd times.  What is causing them to beep? A.  First, if your hearing aids use batteries, check the battery package.  You want 2-3 years remaining before their expiration date.  Do the aids beep after 4-6 days with new batteries?  You might be hearing the battery alert. […]