Hearing Aids News

If you’ve put off hearing aids because a friend warned they would ruin what hearing you have left, you’re not alone. Others hope the opposite, that a pair of hearing aids will stop hearing loss for good. Neither belief holds up. At our Airpark Drive office in Redding, audiologists Angela Batini, M.S., CCC-A, FAAA, and […]

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A hearing aid that goes quiet in the middle of a conversation is frustrating, especially when you aren’t sure how long the battery should have lasted. Hearing aid batteries usually last anywhere from three days to several weeks, depending mainly on usage and battery type. Audiologists Angela Batini, M.S., CCC-A, FAAA, and Maureen Whiteaker, M.A., […]

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Earwax and skin oils settle on hearing aids a little every day, and over time that residue can muffle sound or clog a filter. A consistent hearing aid cleaning routine helps keep your devices working well and prevents the frustration of wax and moisture interfering with sound. Audiologists Angela Batini, M.S., CCC-A, FAAA, and Maureen […]

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If voices seem fuller in one ear than the other, or one hearing aid suddenly sounds thin or fuzzy, conversations can start to feel lopsided. Hearing aids are designed to amplify sound in a way that feels natural, so a difference you notice between them should be examined. In Redding, CA, audiologists Angela Batini, M.S., […]

Read More… from When One Hearing Aid Sounds Weaker or Fuzzier Than the Other

That sudden high-pitched squeal from your hearing aid is embarrassing, and it can make you want to turn the device off altogether. The good news is that whistling is one of the most common hearing aid complaints, and it usually has a simple fix. Sometimes it’s earwax or a loose fit. Other times it’s a […]

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