How to find your missing hearing aids.
Lose your hearing aids? Get step-by-step instructions on how to use Starkey’s Find My Hearing Aid feature. Talk to Eric at Livingston Hearing Aid for... Read More
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BTE Hearing Aid Tube Replacement
Eric demonstrates BTE hearing aid tube replacement and talks about the importance of having your hearing aids maintained every six months.
Treatment of hearing loss can prevent cognitive decline.
Research has shown that older adults with hearing loss have a 30-40 percent greater chance of also showing symptoms of cognitive decline or dementia. This is... Read More
How hearing aids work.
In their simplest form, hearing aids perform like tiny amplifiers. All hearing aids have four basic components: microphone, amplifier, speaker, and batteries. 1. The microphone... Read More
Why you need a “fast” hearing aid.
Each person’s concept of “natural sound” is unique. A number of complex, intelligent processes happen inside our brains automatically, all at the same time. They... Read More
The difference between custom and discount hearing aids.
There is a difference between hearing aids purchased off the shelf at a store and those available through a custom hearing service provider like Livingston... Read More
Hear without changing batteries.
The latest rechargeable hearing system from HANSATON enables a spatial hearing experience without changing batteries. How do they do it? With lithium-ion rechargeable batteries and... Read More
Common Questions and Answers
Do you have trouble following the conversation when with a small group of friends?
Hearing that is equally balanced between both ears is important for being able to focus on a voice in a small group or in a large room.
Do you have difficulty hearing conversation over the phone?
Phones generally amplify sound about five times louder than normal speech. Difficulty hearing on the phone may help to explain trouble hearing in other situations.
Do you find it hard to distinguish where a sound is coming from?
Difficulty with sound direction can effect the ability to focus during common listening situations. It also raises safety concerns where awareness of your surroundings is crucial – such as driving, walking and on the job.
Have you noticed that you hardly ever hear birds chirping or singing?
People that have measurable high-frequency hearing loss often don’t hear birds singing. They also can miss many important speech sounds.
Do your relatives or neighbors ever complain you have the TV too loud?
Excessive TV volume can make it hard to hear other household sounds, such as an important phone call or knock at the door. This can also indicate that you may be having trouble understanding normal levels of speech.
Do you find it difficult to hear or understand people who tend to drop their voice?
Straining to hear may be the beginning indication of mild hearing loss. Hearing and understanding is a skill that diminishes when our hearing begins to change as we age.
Do you have ringing in your ears?
Tinnitus is not a disease but a symptom that can result from a number of causes. One cause is noise-induced hearing loss.