Which ear is better?

  Q: (D. M., Hamilton) I have a hearing loss in my left ear, but the hearing aid is being recommended for the right ear, which is normal. Does this sound like a reasonable way of fitting someone in my circumstances?   A: This is another great question, because there...

Sudden Severe Hearing Loss

  Q: My hearing dropped suddenly and my doctor isn’t sure why. Is there a known cause for this and is there a cure for it?   A: Hearing can drop suddenly for a number of reasons, but the type of drop is what is more important. So are the conglomerations of several...

Maintaining Control

  Question: I like my hearing aids, and while I love the features, I would prefer to NOT have to carry my remote around everywhere I go. Will I ever be able to use my smart phone to access some of the features of my hearing aids?   This week marked the 26th annual...

Hearing Aids and Your Job

  Q: I’m still working, and I feel that wearing a hearing aid will impact on my ability to do my job, particularly with the attitude others have toward hearing aids. Can you do something about this?   A: I was watching a re-run of an episode of Seinfeld, a show I...

Clarity

  Q: I’ve been told I have a mild hearing loss and that I should start wearing a hearing aid now, but it doesn’t seem bad enough. I get most of what people say so what’s the rush?   A: This is a serious question, one that I hope people pay attention to and one that...