August 1, 2022 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
Hearing loss can be a consequence of many things and is usually incredibly frustrating. There are some situations where hearing loss is a consequence of a more serious underlying health condition and isn’t just the result of aging or an injury. Look out for these hearing loss red flags Hearing loss will frequently throw up […]
July 25, 2022 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
Hearing aids are intended to help compensate for your unique hearing loss problem. Whether you are new to using hearing aids or have been using them for years, if your hearing aids cause headaches or any other type of pain, there is a solution. A correctly adjusted hearing aid will fit comfortably in your ear […]
July 18, 2022 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
Does it seem as if your hearing aid batteries die way too quickly? There are numerous reasons why this may be taking place that may be surprising. So how long should the charge on my hearing aid battery last? The standard hearing aid battery lasts anywhere from 3 to 7 days. That range is rather […]
July 11, 2022 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
You want to be courteous when you are talking with friends. At work, you want to look involved, even enthralled with what your manager/colleagues/customers are saying. You regularly find yourself asking family to repeat themselves because it was less difficult to tune out parts of the conversation that you weren’t able to hear very well. […]
July 5, 2022 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
You’re having a Zoom call with your granddaughter and you’ve been looking forward to it all week! You’ll be able to get caught up, check-in, and, laugh. But when you get online you realize, to your horror and disappointment, that you can’t hear properly. You’re wearing your hearing aids but things still sound muffled. You […]
June 28, 2022 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
Crackling in your ear? Crackling, buzzing, “static”, or whooshing noises in your ear can all be indications of a condition known as tinnitus. Here’s what you need to know. Ever hear crackling, buzzing, or thumping sounds that seem to come from nowhere? If you have hearing aids, it may mean that they need to be […]
June 20, 2022 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
As we get older we begin to have trouble hearing clearly and we typically just accept it as a normal part of aging. Perhaps we start turning up the volume on the TV or keep asking our grandkids to speak up when they’re talking to us, or maybe we start forgetting things? Loss of memory […]
June 13, 2022 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
You’re a fairly busy person, so it’s understandable that you totally forgot about the hearing test you have scheduled for tomorrow. Thankfully, you just received that reminder text from us, and you still have a few hours to get ready. So… what should you do? Hearing tests aren’t like back in college or high school […]
June 6, 2022 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
You’ve got a lively summer planned. You’re certainly going to hit the beach and maybe go for a swim. You’ll do some day-to-day jogging and then maybe take in a baseball game or two before heading home and grilling up some tasty dinner. Your schedule is going to be pretty full. And you want to […]
June 1, 2022 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
Keep your eyes on the road. While this might be sound advice, how about your other senses? Your ears, for example, are doing a lot of work while you’re driving, helping you keep track of other vehicles, alerting you to info on your dashboard, and keeping you engaged with the other individuals in your vehicle. […]