February 21, 2017
Do new hearing aids whistle?
Published by Anna Biggins at February 21, 2017

Ask Anna: Do new hearing aids whistle?

Whistling or squealing is referred to in the hearing aid industry as feedback and it is essentially when amplified sound gets fed back into the hearing aid microphone.
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November 22, 2016
difference between PSAP and Hearing Aid
Published by Anna Biggins at November 22, 2016

Ask Anna: What’s the difference between a PSAP and Hearing Aid?

Ask Anna is a weekly advice column for the hearing loss community.    Dear Anna, My father has a difficult time communicating with his friends and family. He watches TV […]
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November 15, 2016
Will hearing aids help my Hyperacusis?
Published by Anna Biggins at November 15, 2016

Ask Anna: Will hearing aids help my Hyperacusis?

Ask Anna is a weekly advice column for the hearing loss community.  Dear Anna, I have Hyperacusis and I can’t tolerate loud sounds, such as when people talking loud, dogs […]
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November 8, 2016
does my hearing aid have a telecoil? t-coil technology in hearing aids
Published by Anna Biggins at November 8, 2016

Ask Anna: Does my hearing aid have a Telecoil?

Ask Anna is a weekly advice column for the hearing loss community. Dear Anna, I’ve seen signs around my community – like at the train station and the theater – about […]
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October 4, 2016
Published by Anna Biggins at October 4, 2016

Ask Anna: What is the best hearing solution for otosclerosis?

Ask Anna is a weekly advice column for the hearing loss community.    Dear Anna,   I had a head injury 11 years ago and I lost hearing on my […]
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September 27, 2016
Will surgery or an operation restore my hearing
Published by Anna Biggins at September 27, 2016

Ask Anna: Will an operation restore my hearing?

Ask Anna is a weekly advice column for the hearing loss community.  Dear Anna, I’m 19 years old and I’ve worn hearing aids on both of my ears since I […]
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August 31, 2016
the best hearing aid accessory
Published by Anna Biggins at August 31, 2016

Ask Anna: What is the best hearing aid accessory for me?

Ask Anna is a weekly advice column for the hearing loss community.  Dear Anna: What is the difference between all the wireless accessories available for hearing aids? I’ve heard about the […]
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August 17, 2016
Published by Anna Biggins at August 17, 2016

Testing the best hearing aid settings for cyclists

  Recently, we shared some tips and tricks for cycling with a hearing loss, but because this is such a popular issue, we wanted to go further into this topic […]
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August 16, 2016
cycling with a hearing loss
Published by Anna Biggins at August 16, 2016

Ask Anna: Can I enjoy cycling with a hearing loss?

  Ask Anna is a weekly advice column for the hearing loss community. This week, we have a special “Ask Anna” column, based on some questions we received during #HearingLossHour […]
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July 21, 2016
hearing aid batteries rechargeable hearing aids Audeo BR
Published by Anna Biggins at July 21, 2016

Ask Anna: Is there an easier way to change hearing aid batteries?

My mother has arthritis and has a hard time changing her hearing aid batteries herself. Is there a better solution?
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July 12, 2016
hearing aid batteries
Published by Anna Biggins at July 12, 2016

Ask Anna: Should I remove my hearing aid batteries over night?

Ask Anna is a weekly advice column for the hearing loss community.  Dear Anna, I read that batteries should be removed from hearing aids at night. I have been leaving them […]
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July 5, 2016
will hearing aids restore my hearing to normal?
Published by Anna Biggins at July 5, 2016

Ask Anna: Will hearing aids make my hearing go back to “normal”?

 Ask Anna is a weekly advice column for the hearing loss community. Dear Anna: I had normal hearing until about age 65, and now my audiologist tells me I have […]
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June 28, 2016
hearing aid battery
Published by Anna Biggins at June 28, 2016

Ask Anna: Why do my hearing aids keep dying at random times?

Ask Anna is a weekly advice column for the hearing loss community.  Dear Anna: One of my daughter’s hearing aid battery keeps dying at random times. However, once I reset it – […]
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June 21, 2016
will my hearing aids work in extreme temperatures?
Published by Anna Biggins at June 21, 2016

Ask Anna: Will my hearing aids work after being exposed to extreme temperatures?

  Ask Anna is a weekly advice column for the hearing loss community. Dear Anna: I mistakenly left my daughter’s hearing aid in the car in its case last night, and […]
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June 14, 2016
Making my office more hearing loss-friendly
Published by Anna Biggins at June 14, 2016

Ask Anna: How can I make my office more hearing loss-friendly?

Ask Anna is a weekly advice column for the hearing loss community.  Dear Anna: I just started a new job and I’m finding that it’s more difficult to understand people in […]
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June 7, 2016
Published by Anna Biggins at June 7, 2016

Ask Anna: When should I replace my hearing aids?

Ask Anna is a weekly advice column for the hearing loss community.  Dear Anna: I got my new Phonak Sky Q hearing aids in December, and I love them! But prior […]
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May 24, 2016
can my child play in the water with hearing aids? sign language for the summer
Published by Anna Biggins at May 24, 2016

Ask Anna: Can my child play in water with hearing aids?

Does Phonak offer a waterproof hearing aid? My child loves playing in water, with hearing aids, however, I'm not sure if they will be ruined.
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May 10, 2016
Published by Anna Biggins at May 10, 2016

Ask Anna: Should I get a new hearing aid?

Ask Anna is a weekly advice column for the hearing loss community.  Dear Anna: I’ve had my hearing aid for almost seven years, and I love it! I haven’t had any serious […]
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May 3, 2016
will hearing aids make me deafer?
Published by Anna Biggins at May 3, 2016

Ask Anna: Will hearing aids make me deafer?

Ask Anna is a weekly advice column for the hearing loss community.  Dear Anna:  I’m 66 years old and have had great hearing my entire life, but recently I noticed that […]
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April 26, 2016
Published by Anna Biggins at April 26, 2016

Ask Anna: I miss my analogue hearing aids

Ask Anna is a weekly advice column for the hearing loss community.  Dear Anna: I’m 33 years old and have been wearing analogue hearing aids my whole life (since I was […]
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