Win A Free Set of hearing Aids
At Premier Medical Group, we love our community and strive to give back to those in need. We are excited to announce our annual Gift of Hearing event, where we will donate four brand-new sets of hearing devices to deserving community members. If you or someone you know deserves life-changing hearing devices, we need your…
A Helpful Guide To Hearing Aid Controls
To get the most out of your hearing aids, it’s essential to know how to work the controls. Let’s look at a few of the more common controls and programs as well as how to utilize them. Standard Hearing Aid Controls While different models have different layouts and a few different controls, three of the…
Facts About Seniors & Hearing Loss for Audiology Awareness Month
The most common form of hearing loss caused by advanced age, known as presbycusis. In fact, according to an article published in the National Library of Medicine, “[Hearing loss] is estimated to affect approximately two-thirds of Americans aged 70 or older.” Below we review facts about seniors and hearing loss for Audiology Awareness Month. What…
What to Know About Hearing Aid Battery Safety
Though some modern hearing aids have built-in rechargeable batteries, many still take disposable button batteries, also known as zinc-air batteries. Batteries contain heavy metals such as mercury, silver and lithium. If ingested, they can cause serious burns and damage internal organs. This is why it’s important to know about battery safety. How to Store Batteries…
Surprising Features of Hearing Aids
If you’re hesitant about getting your first set of hearing aids, it may be because you remember your grandparents complaining about their clunky, ineffective devices. In reality, hearing aids have changed a lot, even in just the past couple of years, and offer features you may find surprising. We review some of these below. Pair…
How To Connect Your Hearing Aids to Your Smartphone, and the Benefits of Doing So
One of the coolest features of modern hearing aids is their ability to sync up with other technology. This includes your computer, tablet and smartphone. Let’s look at how to connect your hearing aids to your phone and discuss some of the benefits of doing so. Syncing Your Hearing Aid to Your Smartphone Regardless of…
How Do Pediatric Hearing Aids Differ From Ones for Adults?
Though hearing loss is often associated solely with old age, the truth is anyone can experience hearing loss, including children. If your child is found to have hearing loss, they will most likely be treated with pediatric hearing aids. What Are Pediatric Hearing Aids? Pediatric hearing aids share the same hardware components and work in…
Hearing Aids Can Help You Navigate Noisy Environments
If you hear fine in quiet environments, but struggle in louder places like the Mobile Civic Center, it may be an early sign of hearing loss. While it can be frustrating not to be able to follow conversations with your partner or friends in noisy environments, treating your hearing loss with hearing aids can help…
Are Children with Hearing Loss More Likely to Experience Behavioral Difficulties?
Children with hearing loss face a range of challenges compared to their normal-hearing peers. One of these may even be behavioral difficulties. We dive into what the research shows about behavior problems and pediatric hearing loss, the signs of hearing loss in children and what treatments are available. Hearing Loss & Behavior Problems in Children…
How to Protect Your Hearing Aids While Staying Active
People want their hearing aids to make it easier to follow conversations in loud environments and connect with the latest technology. Many also want to ensure their device can be used while getting exercise. According to consumer research, sweat resistance is an important attribute for hearing aid users. Is it Safe to Work Out with…