When it comes to hearing aids, a little TLC can go a long way toward helping them perform their best. Whether your summer includes playing Marco Polo, setting sail, or just catching some sun on the sand, dive into these...
How to Wear BTE Hearing Aids and Glasses
As technology advances and “hearables” become more commonplace, one odd fact emerges: We’re putting more and more things behind or in our ears. Whether glasses, headphones, or the latest discreet behind-the-ear hearing device, the area our ears occupy is starting...
Why Should You Bring a Companion?
Hearing Care Q & A Question: Why Do You Encourage Us to Bring a Companion? Answer: The simple answer is that everyone benefits, including your audiologist. Let’s unpack some of the reasons for this: Hearing loss affects your companion,...
Hearing & Empowered: Embrace the Season With Gusto
Nothing says “Summertime, here we come!” like hitting the road, rails, trails, and friendly skies to make new memories with loved ones far and nearby. Whether having some local fun or taking a trip, here are six ways your hearing...
Hearing Loss Affects People of All Ages
When you think about eyeglasses, what do you think of? Most likely your own pair or those of loved ones. If you’re more fashion-minded, you might even think about that funky pair you saw recently on one of your favorite...
Usefulness of Hearing Aids
Until you’ve tried hearing aids, it’s tempting to assume they might not help or do you any good. For a long time, hearing aids have gotten a bad rap. Just recently, the New York Times published an Op-Ed asking, “Glasses...
How to stop the hearing aid low battery warning…for good.
You’ve heard it many times before….the low battery indicator in one of your hearing aids. And again, this alert occurs at a not-so-convenient time. The battery will exhaust and you’ll have to make due with reduced hearing until you can...
Should I see an audiologist before buying a hearing aid?
Seeing an audiologist before buying a hearing aid will minimize the risk of spending too much or too little on hearing aids or risk missing medical conditions that could cause or co-occur with hearing difficulties. Correct identification of the underlying...
The Importance of Having Your Hearing Aids Professionally Cleaned
At Champlain Valley Audiology, we always emphasize the importance of having your hearing devices cleaned and checked every six months. This is because often times, without noticing, sounds can be dampened due build up in the microphones, tubing, or filter...
The Importance of Cleaning your device, featuring AGX Cleaning Supplies
Like most technology, hearing aids require regular care and maintenance. Ensuring that your hearing aids are clean can be crucial when it comes to performance. Not only will regular maintenance give your hearing aids a longer life span, but it...