Hearing Aids - Blog Posts

Whoopi Goldberg is opening up about her hearing impairment and has admitted to using hearing aids while at home.The 59-year-old actress made the confession on Monday's new episode of 'The View' during a discussion about a new warning issued by the World Health Organization for music lovers to limit their listening to an hour a day to prevent hearing loss.Whoopi with her 'The View' co-hosts Nicolle Wallace and Rosie Perez and guest-hosts Samantha Ponder and Stacy London on Feb. 26, 2015. (Photo Credit: Getty Images)"I have hearing aids... I wear them at my house, mostly because I like everything really...

Wes Moss, AdviceIQ 2:38 p.m. EST January 10, 2015 (Photo: Thinkstock) The state of Americans' retirement savings is unsettling. Too many people in middle-class America do not set anything aside for their retirement, nor have a healthy attitude toward it. If you're asking yourself "Could this be me?" then it's time to take a hard look at your retirement planning.Wells Fargo released a survey at the end of October that studied middle-class Americans' feelings on retirement, and the results are shocking.The survey polled just over 1,000 people between the ages of 25 to 75 with an annual household income ranges...

1. Is it possible to repair my hearing aid?Most hearing aids can be repaired, most but not all. There are some cases where we will not be able to repair your hearing aid, in those cases, if we cannot repair you hearing aid, will not charge your card or cash your check or we will offer a full refund.2. My hearing aid is over 5 years old, My audiologist said I should replace it..should I?There is no part of your hearing aid that is going to just turn off at five years old. Hardware Technology just does not work that...

How much does it cost to repair a hearing aid? Short answer, from us $199. Could you find it cheaper on the internet - sure. But here is what you are going to look for: Look for a hearing aid repair shop before you need one; you can make better decisions when you are not rushed. Ask friends, co-workers and associates for recommendations. Look online but also Consult local consumer organizations, such as the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and chambers of commerce, about the reputation of the hearing aid lab. Inquire about the number, nature and resolution of complaints. Search...

The VA Denver Acquisition and Logistics Center (DALC) provides logistical support for the hearing aid repair program for the VA. Most makes and models of VA authorized hearing aids are repaired either at DALC or a contracted commercial repair vendor.Veterans who have hearing aids that are authorized by the VA may send them for repair to the DALC. However, you may want to contact the VA Audiology and Speech Pathology Service that issued your hearing aid(s) for possible assistance prior to sending it to the DALC.To send your hearing aid(s) for repair to the DALC, complete VA Form 1107, Request...

How to Fix Common Hearing Aid Problems If you are experiencing some trouble with your hearing aid, check this handy reference guide to quickly find a possible solution. The most common problem is buildup of earwax, which can result in your hearing aid preforming poorly. To ensure your hearing aid operates at peak performance, we suggest regular cleaning.Problem:Weak or No SoundSolutions:1. Check your battery2. Check your volume control3. Check for wax and clean your deviceProblem:Volume not Loud EnoughSolutions:1. Check your battery2. Check your volume control3. Check for wax and clean your deviceProblem:Whistling or FeedbackSolutions:1. Decrease volume2. Check for wax and...

Emergency Hearing Aid Repair When you absolutely positively need your hearing aid....go with our Emergency Hearing Aid Repair Service - $199 plus $39 for Rush Service $199 Repairs the hearing aid, $39 moves you to the front of the line.Century Hearing Aids hearing aid repair lab has been in business for over 16 years of experience. Our "factory trained" hearing aid repair technicians have repaired over 20,000 hearing aids. If you need emergency hearing aid repair, we can repair all makes all models including, but not limited to:AHS - Apherma - Audibel - Audina - AudioTone - ActiveEar - Bell...

If you buy hearing aids at Costco and you need your hearing aid repaired, Costco will repair your hearing aid when its inside the 3 year warranty - no charge. Outside warranty, after 3 years, you need to contact your local Costco, Some places will charge $135 to $250 This is for hearings bought at Costco - they will not repair your hearing aid if you did not buy it from Costco.

Repair Your Hearing Aid or Replace. Deciding whether to fix a broken hearing aid or spring for a new one often feels like an expensive guess. But there’s no need to throw away good money on a bad product. In fact, repairing broken hearing aids or keeping them going as long as possible isn’t always the best way to save money. We’ve done the homework for you, creating year-by-year advice for whether to Repair or ReplaceSave money on repairs. People who used independent smaller repair shops were more satisfied with the repairs than those who used factory service - say...

Did you know that the standard signal emitted by most commercially available residential smoke detectors falls between 3,000-4,000 Hz? According Fire Dept statistics, the majority of residential fires occur between 11pm and 7am when most people are sleeping. According to Bruck & Thomas (2007), sleeping adults with a mild to moderate to severe hearing loss only respond to traditional smoke detectors about 50% of the time. Since hearing instruments are not typically worn during sleep, this creates a safety concern for folks with hearing loss.While there are a number of smoke detectors specifically marketed to the hearing-impaired population, one innovative...

Imagine being able to simply flip a switch and hear much better in difficult-to-hear situations. This scenario does not have to be a line item on your holiday wish list. Hearing loops turn any t-coil equipped hearing instrument into a personal listening system, providing hearing instrument wearers with a significantly improved signal-to-noise ratio for the specific purposes of maximizing speech understanding. The concept of a loop is not new nor is it rocket science; unfortunately, loop technology has not been widely embraced in America as compared to Europe and other regions.There are a number of resources available to help with...

Many hearing instrument wearers use multiple tools to clean their hearing instruments including loops, brushes, and picks. These instruments are usually very small and, at times, difficult to effectively handle by some patients. The perfect solution is the Acu-Life Hearing Aid Cleaning Kit. This 5-in-1 tool system consists of the necessary tools to quickly clean and maintain hearing instruments and includes a wax removal brush, wax removal pick, battery replacement magnet, tube and vent cleaner, and a battery door opener. The five tools are built into a lightweight comfortable handle that not only keeps everything in one place, but helps...