There are many contributing factors to hearing loss, but the items often overlooked are the auditory hazards around us all day: in our homes or at our job. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), auditory levels below 75 decibel (dB) are safe. However, prolonged exposure of sounds above 85 dB […]
Hearing Associates is now providing maintenance services for the Baha SoundArc for patients in Albert Lea, Minnesota, Mason City, and at their additional locations in Northern Iowa. The Baha SoundArc is a non-surgical bone conduction wearing device acting as an alternative to the Baha Softband. The SoundArc is a behind-the-head band designed to improve hearing […]
With more people embracing new technology, hearing aid manufacturers are developing ways to assist people of all ages with hearing loss. In-Ear Streaming Utilizing a smartphone app, a hearing aid wearer can answer a call and have it stream directly into their hearing device. Aside from phone calls, the hearing aid wearer can stream music […]
