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• What is the best way to clean my ears? Posted by David Kruse, Hearing Instrument Specialist on July 12, 2018 Believe it or not, this is one of the most frequently asked questions I get as an audiologist. But before I answer it, I first like to remind people why we have earwax. Cerumen, often referred to as earwax, is produced by the ear for several different reasons. It collects dirt, debris and bacteria, preventing unwanted foreign bodies from entering the ear. Earwax... Read More
• Watching TV with Hearing Aids Posted by David Kruse, Hearing Instrument Specialist on July 03, 2018 When meeting with your hearing healthcare provider, you were probably given a questionnaire asking about situations where hearing is challenging. If TV was on that list, your provider may have discussed some solutions to help make TV listening easier and more enjoyable. Like many people, you might have decided to ‘just start’ with the hearing aids,... Read More
• Why should you get your hearing aids professionally cleaned? Posted by David Kruse, Hearing Instrument Specialist on June 18, 2018 I treat my hearing aids a lot like my car, maybe better actually. Both are routinely treated to cleaning rituals and maintenance tune-ups. And while my car may only get cleaned once a month, I make sure I dry and clean my hearing aids daily, regardless of how long I wear them each day. But while my day-to-day hearing aid care routine is great, I still make sure... Read More
• Wearing Hearing Aids is "no big deal" Posted by David Kruse, Hearing Instrument Specialist on June 01, 2018 Starkey hearing aid wearers frequently share their stories. Below is an interview with Starkey wearer Lauren that was originally published on the Starkey Hearing Technologies blog in 2017. Tell me a little bit about yourself? My name is Lauren. I live in New York City, and I'm a radio buyer. Walk me through when and how you first noticed your hearing loss? ... Read More
• All Ears: Aren’t all hearing aids the same? Posted by David Kruse, Hearing Instrument Specialist on May 15, 2018 This is actually a multi-faceted question! At its most basic, the answer could be “yes,” because — from a manufacturing standpoint — hearing aids all require the same parts: a microphone, an amplifier, a receiver (or speaker) and a battery source. And, from a functional standpoint, all hearing aids should amplify sounds, just as all cars... Read More