Hearing Aid Styles
Open Fit or Receiver in the Canal Technology (RIC) These are two different classes of hearing aids that look very similar. Both have an external portion which hides behind the ear and a very thin tube or wire that delivers the signal to the ear. Both can leave the ear canal substantially to preserve the…
Hearing Aid Technology
Hearing aid have been around for a long time and things have changed over the years. Over the last several years advances in digital technology have been integrated into the hearing aids. This has allowed for smaller and more effective hearing aids. There are still size and performance limitations, but the improvements of the last…
Do I Have Hearing Loss?
Answering “Yes” to any one of the questions below may indicate that you have a hearing loss: Do you feel like your hearing is muffled? Do you have to ask people to repeat what they have said? Do you listen to the television or radio at a higher volume than others around you? Do you have trouble…
Audiologists Vs. Hearing Aid Dispensers
Glacier Hearing Services employs only Audiologists as the main providers. When deciding on who you would like to trust with your hearing health, you might be interested in the difference between a hearing aid dispenser and an Audiologist. An Audiologist has obtained their Bachelors Degree and then achieved a Master or Doctorate degree in Audiology….
Hearing Aid Controls & Troubleshooting
Controls:On/Off = battery door open, battery door closedReset settings = open and close battery doorVolume raise = right button/red hearing aid markingVolume lower = left button/blue hearing aid markingVolume changes = quick pressProgram changes = press and hold for 2 seconds and let go Troubleshooting: Check for ear wax in the dome or earmold Change…