As mentioned in the previous post about batteries, hearing aids have four main components: microphone, amplifier, speaker/receiver, and a battery. Batteries range in size, from #10 (small) to #675 (large), depending on the size of the hearing aid. A new trend in...
There are four main components to a hearing system, including personal sound amplifier (PSAP), hearing aid, and cochlear implant: microphone, receiver, amplifier, and battery. Without the battery to power the device, the system would not function. As I explain to...
Do you have hearing aids and/or a cochlear implant, but still have trouble hearing and understanding speech in large spaces? A telecoil might help! A telecoil, or t-coil, is a wireless receiver made from a small, copper wire that is wrapped around a core that picks up...
You've probably noticed that you can buy almost anything on the internet today. You can order toilet paper, groceries, cars... even live ladybugs! Unfortunately, the ease of buying things online sometimes ignores the need for professional service. For example, when...
“Remember to clean your ears!” I can hear my mother telling me this after a long day of playing outside in the Michigan summers. At that time, I’m not sure I knew what an ear canal cleaning really was, or even how to do it. Have things changed? Thanks to my...
When meeting people for the first time, I’m often asked “What do you do for a living?” Enthusiastically, I respond, “I’m an Audiologist!” “What?” I pause for a moment to see if the person starts laughing, thinking I’ve never heard that joke before, or to see a blank...
Interested in hearing better, but not yet ready for hearing aids? Hearing amplification devices may be for you! Hearing amplification devices, also called personal sound amplifier products (PSAPs) or assistive listening devices (ALDs) are intended for use in...
May is Better Speech and Hearing month. Jada Pinkett Smith once said "My belief is that communication is the best way to create strong relationships." At Designer Audiology, we are passionate about all-around communication. Communication is more than speech and...
Many patients ask “What can I do to preserve hearing?” Unfortunately, it only takes one incident for hearing to be temporarily damaged or permanently destroyed. Often, people don’t think about their hearing until it’s gone. But there is good news! There are plenty of...