It can be challenging for new hearing aid wearers to assimilate to the new routine of wearing hearing aids. Although the hearing aids make a world of difference to the performance of your hearing, they’re also a considerable change in your daily routine. We have...
ON AIR With Bruce Elliot – Dr. Melissa Segev Discusses OTC Hearing Devices vs. Prescription Hearing Aids
Choosing the proper hearing solution for you is our main concern at Audiology Associates. Since many options are now available in the hearing care market, it can be confusing to know which choice is right for you. Recently, I had the pleasure of discussing OTCs on-air...
Has Your Hearing Changed During The National Stay-At-Home Order?
This pandemic has seen us make a lot of changes and sacrifices. In the blink of an eye, our priorities and routines were changed entirely, and we have been forced to adapt. Your hearing is no different. Most of us have been secluded and unable to attend our usual...
The 4 Common Hearing Aid Problems And How To Fix Them
Getting a new hearing aid is a momentous occasion filled with anticipation of the beautiful sounds you’ve been missing. Whether it’s your grandchild’s piano recital, logs crackling on the fire, or a conversation with friends over coffee, you don’t want to miss another...
Starkey Hearing Aids – Are They Worth It?
Inevitably, there’s always going to be a little apprehension before trying out something new – especially when it’s a big investment. While you can do as much research as possible and get all the advice from your friends, it all comes down to your own individual...
Considering The Phonak CROS? Read This First
Hearing loss isn’t the same for everyone. While one person may struggle with noisy environments, another may find it hard to hear in conversational settings. Your hearing is as unique as your fingerprint, so it’s almost impossible to find someone with the same...
ON AIR – Talk Radio – How Does A Mask Affect Your Hearing Aids?
With mask use still very common, people with a hearing loss struggle to cope and adjust to their current social status. They can present unique problems that were not otherwise thought of until March 2020. Now having dealt with it since then, I would like to offer my...
The Different Hearing Aids And How To Choose The Best One For You
A common question that we always get is, “What hearing aids are the best?” Although we can answer this question to our individual patients — hearing aids are not one-size-fits-all, and so as the most trusted hearing aid experts in Maryland — it’s not quite that...
ON AIR – Talk Radio – What is an OTC Hearing Aid?
Not long ago, Talk Radio invited us on the show to talk about all things hearing. With an average of 433,000 listeners per week, it’s our opportunity to promote the awareness of healthy hearing and inspire others to take action. Using Melissa Segev’s wealth of...
What Are Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids?
Over-the-counter hearing aids, OTCs, are hearing devices that are sold off the shelf directly to consumers. The FDA does not regulate them, and as such, they are also known as PSAPs (personal sound amplification products). However, they are gaining popularity and with...