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• Beating the dinner din — five dining out tips for people with hearing loss Posted by Advanced Quality Hearing Systems on April 13, 2018 Does it seem that, over the years, restaurants have been getting louder and louder? It’s not your imagination! According to industry insiders, restaurants sometimes deliberately create louder environments for a variety of reasons. These reasons can vary from wanting to create a “fun” atmosphere to making it so customers don’t want to linger... Read More
• 18 Everyday Sounds That Can Hurt Your Hearing Posted by Advanced Quality Hearing Systems on April 02, 2018 Hearing loss is the third most common chronic health condition in America — and exposure to loud noise is a leading cause. So what is considered “loud”? Exposure to any sound 85dB and above can cause hearing damage, though duration is also a factor. Here are 18 common sounds that typically top 85dB. Think exposure to loud noise has affected... Read More
• Tech Tip: Using "Find My Hearing Aids" Posted by Advanced Quality Hearing Systems on March 02, 2018 You know that scary and stressful feeling you get when you misplace your keys or wallet? As some of you may know, that feeling gets worse when the items missing are your hearing aids. Hearing aids are an investment, and it is terrifying to lose something that's often a big part of your day-to-day life. With Halo iQ, Halo 2 and Halo hearing aids, the “Find My... Read More
• Hearing aid memories: What they are and when to use them Posted by Advanced Quality Hearing Systems on March 01, 2018 Open up a hearing aid brochure or visit a hearing aid manufacturer’s website, and you’ll likely come across the term “memories.” Memories refers to different environmental programs that can be accessed by the hearing aid user. These memories manipulate the hearing aid’s gain, frequency response, and microphone mode (directionality) in... Read More
• High Fever is one Potential Cause of Hearing Loss Posted by Advanced Quality Hearing Systems on February 01, 2018 Our hearing is a complex system of delicate and interconnected parts. And while it can withstand much, some things are known to damage the tiny hairs (stereocilia) and nerve cells in your inner ear — which can cause or result in hearing loss. These things include loud noises, natural aging, certain medications and, in some cases, illnesses that are... Read More