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Is Self Diagnoses Possible When It Comes To Hearing Loss?

Submitted by epkep on Fri, 11/01/2013 - 11:27

Let's face it, hearing aids are expensive. Anyone who has spent time getting their hearing tested along with purchasing a hearing aid from an audiologist knows just how expensive that can be. The other reality of hearing aids is that many people simply cannot afford them. We are often asked by people looking at our website which model is best. It is not an easy answer as each individual will have a hearing aid that is "best" for them.

Protecting Your Hearing

Submitted by epkep on Wed, 10/23/2013 - 09:55

Hearing loss can occur as part of the natural aging process. Other hearing losses are the result of exposure to factors at both work and home. Some types of hearing loss can be prevented. Second only to aging, exposure to loud noise is the most common cause of hearing loss. Loud sounds, such as gunshots, firecrackers or jet engines, may cause permanent hearing loss. Moderate noise levels over time can also cause hearing loss.

How Hearing Works

Submitted by jakew on Fri, 11/05/2010 - 16:10

How Hearing Works

We don’t just hear with our ears – we hear with our brains. How does it work? Find out how simple vibration becomes a birdcall, a rock lyric or the blast of a jackhammer.

Hearing Health Quick Test

Submitted by jakew on Fri, 11/05/2010 - 16:09

At Advanced Affordable Hearing, we offer hearing aids that are pre-programmed to the most common hearing loss levels. Through a series of questions about an individual's lifestyle and their ability to hear in certain scenarios, we try to determine which level they would most likely fall into. Once we have an idea about which hearing loss level a person is in, we are able to recommend a hearing aid that best seems to match their hearing loss level.

Your New Year’s Resolution To Hear Better in 2018

Submitted by AAHstaff on Thu, 01/11/2018 - 10:01

 

Another new year is upon us and that often means promises we make to ourselves for self-improvement with a resolve to “stick to the plan”. Although we don’t always stay the course and our resolutions to go by the wayside, taking the steps required to finally fix your untreated hearing loss is a resolution that will provide benefits for 2018 and beyond.

A Few Things to Know About Swimmer's Ear

Submitted by epkep on Mon, 11/03/2014 - 09:46

Here at Advanced Hearing, we place a lot of importance in understanding ear health and hygiene. Unfortunately, unlike many other health issues, there isn't a lot of awareness of ear health issues and hygiene. Today, we're discussing swimmer's ear. There are many causes for hearing loss, but damage to the inner, middle or outer areas of the ear are common causes for onset hearing loss.

Hearing Aids and Your Memory - A Healthy Connection

Submitted by AAHstaff on Tue, 12/13/2016 - 14:23

For many people, the holiday season is full of family traditions deeply rooted in their minds by a lifetime of celebrations and quality moments. Fond recollections of loved ones and special times over the years have systematically been stored into pockets of cognitive recall deep inside the brain. These are more commonly known as memories.

Understanding Genetic Hearing Loss

Submitted by epkep on Tue, 12/30/2014 - 11:20

At Advanced Hearing, we offer tailored and affordable hearing aids to help alleviate the symptoms of hearing loss. We understand that by having a deep understanding of the different types of hearing loss, including the different causes, symptoms and treatments, can help sufferers to find the very best hearing aid, with costly prices.

The Causes of Hearing Loss: Aging

Submitted by epkep on Thu, 11/20/2014 - 11:44

At Advanced Hearing, we believe that people with hearing loss can make good choices about treatments and hearing aids when they have a good understanding of their hearing loss. Developments in technology and innovation are ensuring that hearing aids are becoming more affordable for sufferers, providing a variety of different options for them, depending on their type of hearing loss.