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Batteries<\/a><\/h2>

Without batteries, your hearing aids would be unable to function. To keep your devices running as smoothly as possible without interruption, there are a few things to know about hearing aid batteries. We\u2019ve put together some common questions and answers that should help you get the most from your hearing aid batteries. What Kind of…<\/p>Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div>

Communication Strategies<\/a><\/h2>

More successful communication can be achieved through the use of communication strategies in conjunction with hearing aids. Remember, communication requires at least two people, and everyone involved in the conversation can help to reduce communication difficulties. TIPS FOR THE LISTENER Reduce background noise. Mute the TV and turn off the faucet. Move into the same…<\/p>Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div>

Assistive Listening Devices<\/a><\/h2>

Assistive listening devices (ALDs) are portable systems that help individuals with hearing loss communicate more effectively.\u00a0ALDs separate speech from background noise, therefore, making it easier to follow conversations in certain environments.\u00a0 Some ALDs are used in conjunction with hearing aids, while others work as standalone devices. ALDs are useful in a number of situations, primarily…<\/p>Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div>

Hearing Aid Troubleshooting<\/a><\/h2>

Hearing aids are built to provide many years of useful service. However, regular exposure to a harsh environment means they will occasionally encounter problems. No matter how fastidious you are when it comes to hygiene, the ear canals inevitably attract dirt, moisture and earwax buildup, all of which can damage the electronic components in your…<\/p>Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":21,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","schema":"","fname":"","lname":"","position":"","credentials":"","placeID":"","no_match":false,"name":"","company":"","review":"","address":"","city":"","state":"","zip":"","lat":"","lng":"","phone1":"","phone2":"","fax":"","mon1":"","mon2":"","tue1":"","tue2":"","wed1":"","wed2":"","thu1":"","thu2":"","fri1":"","fri2":"","sat1":"","sat2":"","sun1":"","sun2":"","hours-note":"","footnotes":""},"service_tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/massachusettshearinggroup.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/113"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/massachusettshearinggroup.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/massachusettshearinggroup.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/massachusettshearinggroup.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/massachusettshearinggroup.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=113"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/massachusettshearinggroup.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/113\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/massachusettshearinggroup.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=113"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"service_tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/massachusettshearinggroup.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/service_tags?post=113"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}