Over-the-counter hearing aids are devices that have been made available for consumers to purchase on their own. These are in the category of devices called personal sound amplifier products, or PSAPs, which essentially means that they are just amplifiers that increase...
Many of our patients rely on their hearing aids to complete everyday tasks; they essentially become their hearing companions wherever they go. With this in mind, it's essential to recognize when your hearing aids require a little TLC. Why Hearing Aids Need to be...
If you've had your hearing aids for a while, you might be wondering if it's time for an upgrade. Like any device, whether it's a cell phone, TV, or computer, hearing aids sometimes break or stop working correctly. Also, our hearing abilities change over time,...
Hearing aids are intricate devices. They involve a ton of tiny, mechanical parts and electrical components, all designed to help you hear more clearly. But those intricate devices can be stopped dead in their tracks by earwax. I always tell my patients, “Ear wax is...
Your hearing aids help you hear and understand the world around you. Around 4 million people invest in hearing aid technology each year, and hearing aids are amazing devices that can literally transform your life and allow you to experience all of the beautiful things...
Hearing aid domes are small, bell-shaped pieces of disposable plastic that sit at the end of hearing aid tubes. These pre-fitted pieces rest in your ear and provide ample comfort. But they don't last forever. When people first pick up a brand-spanking-new pair of...
You wondered if your aging parent's hearing was getting worse, but now it's painfully clear. They are indeed suffering from hearing loss. Midway through a conversation that others in the home are having, grandpa chimes in loudly with a completely off the subject...
Hearing aids help you to hear more sounds at a better level of quality. It may seem like this is the extent of their usefulness, but there are plenty of hidden benefits to hearing aids that you can explore with PHC. We have branches all over Tennessee. We can test...
The crunch of snow underfoot, the melodies of Christmas jingles in the air, there are lots of wonderful things about winter. But if your hearing aids aren’t working you won’t be able to enjoy any of the sounds of the season. The chill in the air isn’t good news for...
Ugly, clunky and a source of ridicule. That is not what hearing aids are like. That is an outdated stereotype of what hearing aids used to be like. Unfortunately, fear over the stigma that comes with wearing hearing aids persists, despite hearing aids having...