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Having a backup set of hearing aids ensures uninterrupted hearing, whether due to repairs, loss, or unexpected malfunctions. It provides peace of mind, seamless transitions, and flexibility for different situations—helping users stay connected, independent, and confident in all aspects of daily life.

Glasses and hearing aids both serve as assistive devices, but they differ in how effectively they restore sensory function. Glasses can precisely correct vision by addressing the eye’s physical properties, whereas hearing aids face challenges due to the complexity of the auditory system, including inner ear mechanics, neural processing, and individual variations in hearing loss. Factors such as environmental influences, progressive degeneration, and the brain’s sophisticated interpretation of sound make it impossible for hearing aids to fully replicate natural hearing. While hearing aids significantly improve auditory perception and quality of life, they cannot completely restore normal hearing like glasses do for vision, highlighting the importance of ongoing technological advancements and personalized audiologic care.

Musical Ear Syndrome (MES), also known as auditory hallucination of music, is a fascinating yet often misunderstood phenomenon.

Imagine waking up one morning to find that sounds you once took for granted have become muffled or even disappeared entirely.

In the pursuit of a healthy lifestyle, many of us hit the gym regularly to break a sweat and stay fit. While we focus on our physical well-being, it's crucial not to overlook the potential risks of hearing loss associated with gym activities.

Meniere's disease is a chronic inner ear disorder characterized by episodes of vertigo, hearing loss, tinnitus (ringing in the ear), and a feeling of fullness or pressure in the affected ear.

Hearing loss is a common and often overlooked challenge that can significantly impact one's quality of life. The advent of hearing aids has brought about transformative changes, not only in how we hear but also in how we experience the world around us.

Dogs are known for their curious nature and affinity for chewing on seemingly random objects. One perplexing yet common scenario faced by many hearing aid users is the occasional or repeated discovery that their precious devices have fallen victim to a canine companion's chewing spree.

Need help with your hearing aid? Check out this quick-start guide!

Learn the four simple steps to ensure your hearing aids fit perfectly and stay in place all day long. Steve Sherman from Better Hearing Now shares his expert tips to make wearing hearing aids a breeze.

Discover how you can obtain free hearing aids through major insurance policies like United, Empire of New York, WellCare, and Blue Cross Blue Shield. Steve Sherman from Better Hearing Now guides you through the process and explains why a free benefit check is the first step toward improved hearing. Don't miss out on this chance to enhance your hearing health without breaking the bank.

Learn about the involvement of insurance companies in the hearing care industry and the benefits they provide for patients needing hearing aids with Better Hearing Now.

Should you see a Hearing Aid Specialist or an Audiologist to purchase hearing aids? My answer may surprise you!