Rechargeable batteries for hearing aids - Yes or No?

If dexterity and vision problems are issues for you, consider getting hearing aids with rechargeable batteries. Slip the units into the charger each evening and have fresh batteries for the wearing day. The negative is that you must bring your charger with you when you travel. The cost of the rechargeable batteries, charger and rechargeable aids is not much different over the life of the rechargeable aids than the cost of using regular disposable batteries with non-rechargeable aids though. Just an option to think about. Let your hearing health care provider help you decide!

Enhance Your Disney Magic with a Telecoil

Currently Disney World Orlando has 24 attractions that use a loop system to enhance a hearing aid wearer's experience.  Turn on your Telecoil to connect to the audio wirelessly.  Let the magic begin!

Waiting Room Got You Down?

Avoid waiting room woes with concierge services.  No noise, no germs, no public bathroom and no futile waiting time!

Best Apps for Captioning on Phone or TV

Check out the following article in Healthy Hearing (9/7/17) for smartphone apps that do a good job of captioning cell phone calls, TV shows and even movies in the theatre!  Cut and paste this address:  www.healthyhearing.com/report/47850-The-best-phone-captioning-apps-for-the-hearing-impaired.

HURRICANES AND HEARING

HURRICANES AND HEARING: Exposure to strong sustained winds has the potential to create noise-induced hearing loss! Winds of 85 mph and above can cause hearing loss if exposure is prolonged or repeated. The louder the sound, the less exposure it takes. Imagine that Key West experienced sustained winds of 125 mph. Just one more reason to evacuate the island before Hurricane Irma hit.