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Research indicates that use of hearing aids might help avoid or delay the effects of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. But can hearing aids also improve quality of life for those already suffering from the disease?

September is Healthy Aging Month and a good time to think about healthy practices that promote a happier and longer life. This month get a hearing test, or if you already have hearing loss, seek proper treatment, such as wearing hearing aids.

September is National Newborn Screening Awareness Month in recognition of all the tests infants undergo in order to catch any disorders or diseases as early as possible. In celebration of the continuing progress of improving hearing health, let's look at a brief history of newborn hearing screening programs, and the progress made since inception.

Podcasts are (usually) free online audio content that you can download onto your desktop or mobile device, and enjoy at your leisure. Many hearing aids allow wearers to stream audio from their smartphones directly in to their hearing aids, so you can enjoy your favorite podcast effortlessly.

Signia recently hosted a philanthropic event in Rio de Janiero, Brazil as part of our 18th annual International Symposium.

Everyday activities like listening to music and making phone calls can become challenging when hearing loss sets in. Modern hearing aids help you master these tasks with ease.

Some health conditions that endanger your hearing and overall health are unavoidable, but others can be prevented. The following are some common diseases that could put your hearing at risk and the vaccinations available to prevent them.

Last week we told you how our hearing aids help you tackle challenging listening environments with ease. This week we'll cover more high-tech features that address specific situations like gusts of wind and echoes.

Attending college will be a vastly different experience than going to high school. If you wear hearing aids, the new setting will likely also present a new set of challenges when it comes to your hearing needs. Here are some tips to help you prepare.

Noisy environments pose challenges for everyone — with and without hearing loss. Hearing aids can help wearers handle these situations with ease and confidence.

Day-to-day responsibilities like work, school, or taking care of a family can keep you extremely busy. When a ringing or buzzing in the ear becomes overwhelming, it can turn a normal day into a stressful one. Tinnitus is an annoying noise that never seems to go away. Relaxation tactics can help reduce your tinnitus symptoms and allow you to enjoy your day free of irritating phantom noises.

Over the next few weeks, we will cover the many ways in which Signia hearing aids and their advanced technology help people who are hard of hearing. Let's begin with a general overview.

Cellion hearing aids use lithium-ion technology to provide 24 hours of hearing enjoyment on a single charge. Now available for a wider range of budgets.

Road trips and summer go hand-in-hand. The hours spent together in a car are opportunities for friends and family to reconnect, and for lifetime memories to be made. But for those with hearing loss, having a conversation in the car can be very difficult. The latest motion-sensing and directional microphone technology in our Pure 13 BT hearing aids lets you fully participate in every conversation on that road trip.

Symptoms of hearing loss often differ from person to person and situation to situation. If you experience one or more of these symptoms, it may time to get your hearing professionally evaluated.

What happens when you run into a problem with your hearing aids while traveling and you are far away from your hearing care professional? The myHearing App is a solution to this issue.

Living a healthy lifestyle can be achieved by staying active and consuming a well-balanced diet. Numerous healthy foods supply nutrients that are good for your entire body, but a select few may actually help your hearing.

The Phantom noise in your ears, known as tinnitus, is often associated with sensorineural hearing loss. A small percentage of cases can be caused by other underlying factors, which could include temporomandibular joint disorder(TMJ).

Driving represents freedom and enjoyment to many. However, when you have hearing loss (regardless of age) you’re likely to experience others’ misconceptions about your ability to drive. If you are hard of hearing, these tips can help you remain a vigilant, safe driver -- perhaps even safer than the average hearing driver.

I didn’t know about the existence of audiology until my friend in undergraduate school chose to pursue it. As I found out more and more about the profession, the more attractive it became. And I’m not the only one who thinks this is a great job.

Are you preparing to send your child to overnight camp this summer? If so, and your child wears hearing aids, here are five things you can do to prepare so that your youngster enjoys their time away and returns with their valuable devices intact.

Hearing is not only important for interpersonal communication and an active social life. It also helps orient you within your environment and enables you to receive important information about what’s happening beyond your field of vision.

Summer has arrived, and with it comes all the entertainment options that make it an active, exciting season for people of all ages. However, if you wear hearing aids, you might be more frustrated than entertained in certain venues because you still can’t hear or understand clearly. Fortunately, there are assistive listening devices than can help improve your listening experience in a wide variety of locations.

By now you've learned all the ways smoking cigarettes can damage your body. Conditions like cancer, heart disease, and respiratory problems can often be traced back to a lifetime of smoking. However, like most people, you probably associate hearing loss with advanced age or noise exposure, but don’t know the risk of hearing loss due to smoking.

Hearing loss can make people feel isolated. Hearing aids restore a fully enjoyable social and professional life through effortless hearing.

Whether you are 22 or 50, job interviews are stressful. If you have hearing loss, knowing how and when (or whether) to reveal you have difficulty hearing typically increases nervousness. Here’s how to make the most of the interview process from start to finish.

As a leading manufacturer and innovator of hearing aids, our philosophy revolves around improving the quality of life for people with hearing difficulties, including tinnitus.

Signia's myHearing App is now even more powerful. It provides you with all the support tools you and your hearing care professional need to guide you through getting used to new hearing aids.

The short answer is yes! In fact, there are many rechargeable hearing solutions on the market. The bigger question is: How do you choose the right one for you?

Insio hearing aids from Signia offer great flexibility and discretion to suit your personal needs.

Hearing is an important part of our lives, yet many of us perform daily tasks or work in occupations that put our hearing at risk. Once you develop noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) the damage is irreversible. In order to prevent NIHL, it’s important to obtain proper ear protection and learn how to use it correctly.

Our new accessory for the Pure 13 BT delivers Dolby Digital sound quality streamed directly to your hearing aids. Sit back, relax, and enjoy your shows!

Audiology professionals describe tinnitus as a phantom auditory perception of a sound in the absence of an external sound signal. Patients often feel isolated and convinced that no one can understand what they are going through. Because tinnitus has many causes, a specific medication or general cure is rarely available. However, even for chronic tinnitus, there are ways to take control and find relief.

The new myControl App made specifically for Pure 13 BT hearing aids delivers the optimal personalized listening experience so you can focus on what’s important, whatever you’re doing.

“Your hearing loss is permanent.” For most patients with hearing loss, this is the dreaded statement from their hearing care professional. The possibility of hair cell regeneration was only discovered 20 years ago, amazing progress has already been made by scientists around the world. While we marvel at the pace with which hearing aids and other assistive devices have improved, researchers in the medical and pharmaceutical fields are also racing to develop the first drug or procedure that can cure hearing loss.

Experience effortless hearing tailored to your individual lifestyle, whether you are taking it easy or on the move.

May is Better Hearing Month. To celebrate, we're giving you three chances to win a pair of our new Pure 13 BT world-class hearing aids with direct connectivity to iPhone!

Hearing well improves our everyday lives, yet most of us take it for granted. However, not everyone gets to hold onto their best hearing as they age. Fortunately, over the years, technology has given us the gift of hearing aids that allow many people with hearing loss a chance to hear more clearly again. Let’s take a look at the milestones in hearing technology to see just how far it has come.

While audiologists typically recommend replacing hearing aids every three to five years, the appropriate time for a patient to consider new aids varies widely. Below we will outline some steps to take when making that decision.

Today is May the 4th – affectionately known as Star Wars Day (May the Fourth/Force be with you…get it?). The original Star Wars revolutionized films with its amazing special effects, including sound, for which it received a Special Achievement Academy Award. But there is a downside to effects-laden movies — they can be hazardous to viewers’ hearing.

Most of us have heard of or seen Seeing Eye dogs that are responsible for assisting in the daily lives of their blind or low-vision human partners. But did you know there are also Hearing Ear dogs specially trained to assist Deaf and hard of hearing individuals?

While the way human ears work is fascinating, as we revealed in our previous blog post, Fun Facts About Hearing: Human Edition, animal and insect ears and hearing abilities can be even more impressive. Here are some interesting facts about their hearing.

Accessibility is a significant issue for people with disabilities, including those with sensory limitations like hearing loss. Beyond the legal requirements, making public areas easy and safe for everyone to navigate is fair, respectful, and just plain good for business. So, what can and should be done to make our public spaces as accessible as possible to those with hearing difficulties?

Listening to music, waking up to birds chirping — you get to enjoy those sounds and more because of how human ears function. Our ears are complex organs that allow us to hear all the beautiful things life has to offer. Although you might take hearing for granted, there are many things you probably don’t know about the way it works.

Get answers from a Signia audiologist. This month's question for Dr. Herbig: If I have really bad hearing, will I need a big hearing aid?

We’ve received another rave review for Cellion™ from tech product reviewer Jonathan Yaniv of TrustedNerd.com.

We're excited to share an enthusiastic new review of our Cellion™ hearing aids and the myHearing App™ by Nicholas Calderone, the co-founder and Senior Editor of the prestigious MacSources technical review blog.

Congratulations! You’ve taken the plunge and purchased a pair of hearing aids. However, now that you’ve worn them for a little while, maybe certain things still don’t sound as you expected. Adapting to hearing aids requires time, patience, and setting realistic expectations. Here are some things you need to keep in mind.

Ototoxic describes any substance poisonous to the ear (specifically components of the cochlea or auditory nerve). Certain prescribed medications are known to be ototoxic and can cause or contribute to tinnitus or hearing loss. It’s important to know which ones so you can work with your physician to monitor how they affect your hearing health.

It can be difficult for a new hearing aid patient to decide what model of hearing aid would work best for their needs. One consideration is obvious — what will help you hear the best given your specific type of hearing loss. But there are other factors that should be considered, so that once you have made a decision the devices chosen fit perfectly in your ears and with your lifestyle.

Subjective tinnitus is the form of “ringing in the ears” that can only be heard by the person who has it. While the most common type of tinnitus, it is also the one for which one specific cause can rarely be identified. That’s because subjective tinnitus is a symptom of numerous ear disorders and other medical conditions, including vascular disorders, glucose metabolic problems, and diabetes.

Hearing is an important part of everyday life, yet most people don’t realize when they are damaging their ears. Causes of hearing loss include infections, aging, and brain injury, but one of the most common is noise exposure. Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) can develop after one occurrence of extreme noise exposure or after listening to very loud sounds over time. Everyone has tiny hair cells in their inner ear (cochlea) that vibrate and send an electric signal to the auditory nerve, allowing you to hear. Different groups of hair cells interpret different sound frequencies. Over time, if enough of these hair cells are damaged or broken, hearing loss results.

Red blood cells cannot carry enough oxygen for your body without an adequate amount of iron. An iron deficiency, also known as anemia, results in low red blood cell levels and as a result can cause serious health complications, including hearing loss.

The results of a new clinical trial published in the American Journal of Audiology has the hearing industry buzzing. The outcome supported what hearing care professionals have long believed — wearing hearing aids, specifically those traditionally manufactured and provided to patients under the care of hearing care professionals — offer measurable benefits to older adults with hearing loss.

You get regular check-ups for your eyes and teeth — so why not your hearing?

If you have severe to profound hearing loss, you likely depend on your hearing aids completely. Our new Power Range offers a world of choice like you've never experienced before.

Around 10 to 15 percent of people suffer from chronic tinnitus, a condition that causes ringing, humming, buzzing, whistling or whining in one or both ears. The sound can be extremely irritating and sometimes make it difficult to hear external sounds. When the ringing in your ears just doesn’t go away, it affects more than just your mood, but your sleep as well.

Today is World Hearing Day. In recognition, we invite you to take a look at a short video that provides an overview of how we develop, build, and test our world-class hearing aids and learn more about our diverse offerings.

It can be very easy to ignore signs of hearing loss over time. But if you experience sudden onset hearing loss (a.k.a. sudden sensorineural hearing loss), it is important to visit your hearing care professional right away.

Anorexia and bulimia nervosa are two disorders that do not receive as much attention as they deserve. Both life-threatening conditions affect people all over the world. Over time, these two disorders can affect your organs, skin, hair, eyes and even ears. In support of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, we’re providing some information on these disorders and why it is important to promote a healthy attitude toward eating.

Earlier this month, in recognition of the Super Bowl, we discussed well-known football players with hearing loss. Since it's almost time for the Academy Awards, we wanted to share the stories of several acclaimed actors with hearing loss.

Relaxing while listening to an audio book, reading a novel, or watching a movie. As people who live with the torment of tinnitus know all too well, these usually enjoyable pastimes are often difficult to enjoy because of the persistent noise in their ears. Signia hearing aids can help.

This Valentine’s Day, in addition to buying chocolates and flowers for your honey, here are some ways to show your love every day of the year. Wearing hearing aids can be a challenge, even at home. As a spouse to a hearing aid wearer, your support and understanding can make their life and transition to hearing again easier. Here are some things you can do to help.

Raising a child is the most challenging, yet rewarding thing a parent can do. When it comes to a child who has hearing loss, extra patience and effort is required.

February is the month of the Super Bowl and Academy Awards. In celebration, we begin with this blog post on some famous football players with hearing loss who have achieved success.

Signia hearing aids are tiny technological marvels. They not only amplify sounds and improve hearing, they also provide a range of solutions to alleviate the effects of tinnitus, letting you hear what’s important without stress. But what exactly is tinnitus?

Dr. Suzanne McCorry is an audiologist with Signia. She helps hearing care professionals better serve their patients as part of the Customer Care team. And, as she writes in this week’s blog post, she’s also the mother of a musician – Cody McCorry of the popular band, Thank You Scientist.

January is National Thyroid Awareness month. Thyroid disease can affect a wide range of your body’s functions, including your hearing

In part one of this two-part article we went over the science of how you can inherit a disorder that could lead to hearing loss. While inheriting a mutated gene cannot be avoided, it always valuable to know the facts, especially if you are a carrier. We listed the top 10 disorders linked to hearing loss.

We know US presidents as the respected individuals who lead our country. A lot of them have faced the same health problems as many ordinary Americans, including hearing loss.

While most of you are probably familiar with common causes of hearing loss like old age or loud noise, many are likely unaware of the numerous genetic links and syndromes that can cause or contribute to hearing loss. Around 50 to 60 percent of hearing loss in children is caused by their genetics, while 25 percent is due to environmental causes like infections during pregnancy and complications post-birth. In the grand scheme of things, how does it all work?

Signia offers free apps that allow you to connect your smartphone to your hearing aids for an even more convenient listening experience.

Hearing loss and tinnitus are two of the most prevalent diseases in the country. Hearing loss and tinnitus often go hand-in-hand because they share many of the same causes. In fact, tinnitus is almost always accompanied by hearing loss. New article by Dr. Navid Taghvaei (Au.D. CCC-A, FAAA), an Educational Specialist with Signia.

Generally speaking, hearing aids last about three to five years before hearing care professionals start suggesting newer technology. But depending on your lifestyle, hearing loss, and how well you take care of your hearing aids, that time frame can differ dramatically. Now that the new year is just around the corner it’s time to consider upgrading your hearing aids. To help you decide, here are a few factors to consider.

Cheers to the coming New Year! We all know New Year’s Eve is filled with opportunities to drink — often too much. A survey among adults 21 and older found that almost 40 percent said they or someone they know have used the holidays as an excuse to drink more alcohol than they normally would. But did you know that your liver and heart are not the only things at risk when you drink excessively? Studies have shown that high amounts of alcohol consumed over long periods can also affect your hearing.

As the holiday season approaches, you may find yourself juggling preparations for holiday parties, shopping for gifts, or traveling to visit family. With all this going on and more, sometimes the most wonderful time of the year can also be the most stressful. Stress in high amounts for a long period can be bad for your body, but did you know that chronic stress could potentially lead to hearing loss?

The best part of the holidays is getting together with friends and family. But as you welcome children and pets into your home, remember to keep your hearing aids and hearing aid batteries safely out of reach.

Whether you’d like to change hearing aid settings remotely, stream audio directly into your hearing aids, or use rechargeable hearing aids, our broad range of stylish, practical, and easy-to-use accessories makes everyday life easier. Read on to find out more about our full line of hearing aid accessories.

Holiday season is upon us and so are holiday work festivities. And while the holidays are a great time to catch up with family, friends, and co-workers alike, they can also pose challenging listening situations for people with hearing loss.

Signia hearing aid wearers experience more than the best hearing aid technology. They also enjoy the gold standard in support, thanks to Signia’s revolutionary myHearing™ app developed by our audiology experts.

Roughly one-third of Americans between the ages of 65 and 74 have some form of hearing loss, making it the third most common health condition in older adults. However, after an initial diagnosis, the average time hearing aids users wait to seek treatment is seven years. In this week’s blog, we’re looking at some of the reasons that prevent people from treating their hearing loss.

Your phone’s rechargeable, as are your camera and toothbrush. So why shouldn’t your hearing aids be rechargeable, too? In fact, there are now different kinds of rechargeable hearing aids on the market. Read on to find on how to choose the right one for you.

Our new Silk primax is an ultra-small in-the-ear hearing aid. The best thing about it? It fits right out of the box! Just give it a try!

The holidays are coming and because we want you to enjoy all the sounds of friends and family, we're giving away two pairs of our most advanced hearing aids ever.

A hearing aid accessory is something that you might not think of as a need. But the right ac-cessory often makes life with hearing aids considerably easier and more enjoyable. This is especially true of our new accessories for Signia hearing aids: the TV Transmitter and mini-Pocket remote control.

Signia, the new name for Siemens hearing aids, has been selected as an Honoree in three different product categories of the CES (Consumer Electronics Show) 2017 Innovation Awards, again confirming our place as an innovation leader in the field of audiology. The awards celebrate outstanding product design and engineering in brand-new consumer technology products.

You already know it from electric toothbrushes or smartphones: simply set the device down or put it in the corresponding holder and the batteries begin to charge. With inductive charging technology, electrical energy is transferred from one object to another contact-free in order to operate or supply the latter object.

How likely are you to experience hearing loss because of your job?

What do you think is the most common medical condition or disability reported by veterans: Back or neck strains? Headaches or migraines? Post-traumatic stress disorder? The answer may surprise you.

Once you realize you have hearing loss and decide to seek treatment, you will likely begin by visiting your general practitioner for an initial confirmation that yes, indeed, your hearing ability has declined. After that, you might be given a referral to a hearing care professional, but in some cases you’re left to find one on your own. So, where do you begin?

November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. Hearing loss is connected to a number of other health conditions. Several studies have indicated a link between it and cognitive decline, dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease.

If you’ve been following this blog, you know that modern hearing aids are smarter and more sophisticated than ever before. But have you ever wondered why sometimes you see hearing aids described as power or super power? Read on to find out why.

"In the same way the Tesla cars are starting to deliver on the promise of autonomous driving, the next generation of hearing aids are starting to deliver on the promise of ‘autonomous listening’ hearing aids." -- Yuri Teshler, Practice Lead, Health Consumerization at Moor Insights & Strategy, in his review for Forbes.

For #Throwback Thursday, we're looking back at the revolutionary Centra. These hearing aids were the first in the world to be able to actively learn additional information regarding their settings based solely on the personal preferences of each user in a wide variety of situations.

Signia helps you retain the joys of hearing even when your natural hearing ability fades. Identifying the onset of hearing loss is not always simple, but taking our easy-to-use online hearing test can help.

Our Cellion hearing aid provides up to two days of hearing enjoyment with a single charge thanks to innovative lithium-ion technology.

"Get new batteries" is a reminder that many hearing aid wearers have on their calendar. Depending on usage, the little power suppliers in conventional hearing aids have to be replaced about every two weeks. But now you can confidently remove this reminder from the calendar, thanks to Signia's new Cellion hearing aids.

Depression is a medical condition that affects you physically as well as psychologically, and is often the result of multiple contributing factors. While anyone who has read up on the condition will find some of these (anxiety, stress, isolation) familiar, one ingredient in the depression “stew” is often missed — hearing loss.

With football season in full swing, we’re taking a look at how hearing loss and football are connected in more ways than one.

October 10 is World Mental Health Day. A study by the National Council on Aging found people who were 50 and older with untreated hearing loss were more likely to report having depression and anxiety and were less likely to participate in social activities than those individuals who wore hearing aids.

Take a look at the people around you the next time you’re in the gym working out or at the library doing homework or even on campus walking to class. Chances are you or someone around you is wearing headphones and listening to music.

Most of us understand why taking care of our heart is important, but far fewer realize that hearing ability is an often-ignored barometer of heart health. The following are just a few reasons why medical professionals believe hearing loss and cardiovascular issues overlap.

So, you’ve had the same hearing aids for some time and you’re starting to wonder, “Is it time for a new pair?” Considering the significant investment represented by a pair of typical hearing aids, it’s no wonder people hesitate at the thought of them becoming obsolete. But just like all high-tech devices, hearing aids can’t last forever.

When choosing a new hearing aid, you might find yourself baffled by all the terminology and abbreviations used by manufacturers and hearing care professionals (HCPs). If you’re confused by the “word soup” in the hearing aid literature you brought home or saw displayed at your HCP’s office, our audiology professionals are here to help!

For the sixth year in a row, Signia employees and their families will participate in the Walk4Hearing, this time in our own state of New Jersey.

Will Shanklin of New Atlas tried out Signia Pure® primax™ hearing aids a couple months back. In doing so, he provided some of his first hand impressions of a number of features such as SpeechMaster and our HD Music program as well as our easyTek™ accessory.

This is the last installment of my small blog series. And as I approach this final hurdle, I find myself standing in the same place I was when I first agreed to this endeavor. Meaning, I have no idea what to talk about.

Judie Stanford of Gear Diary is yet another well-known technology reviewer who recently tested out Signia Pure® primax™ hearing aids. And her verdict is, "Signia has made hearing aids sexy; no really!"

In the last of our series of Throwback Thursday posts, we present the 2004 Acuris. With Acuris hearing aids both sides constantly exchanged large volumes of data and adjusted to any hearing situation, in sync with each other.

It can be hard to assess whether a teenager is having difficulty hearing based solely on their behavior, as the signs often match “typical” teenage stereotypes. Parents need to open their minds to the possibility that hearing loss is the culprit when they notice teens doing the following things.

A new era in hearing aid technology began in 1997 when Prisma was launched. It was the world’s first completely digital hearing aid with two microphones that adjusted to the wearer's current hearing situation automatically.

A couple of weeks ago, we showcased a review of Insio™ and Pure® primax from SlashGear.com. But that's not the only independent review praising our latest hearing aids.

Been watching the Olympics? Us too! For me it couldn’t have been timed better, girls high school swimming started today and a new season (along with a new school year) has begun. Most moments I’m energized and empowered! But there are also those moments that I, like anyone else, can feel an unexpected melancholy. The greatness or great feats of others can be imposing.

The Siretta 339 was the first hearing aid from Siemens to be worn entirely inside the ear. This in-the-ear (ITE) hearing aid system was made possible by a micro-amplifier designed specifically for it.

We recently received an unsolicited testimonial letter from a Signia primax™ wearer named Ruth Ann Griffith. Ruth Ann has severe hearing loss in one ear and is nearly deaf in the right. When hearing loss is so bad in one ear that even wearing a hearing aid cannot restore usable function (i.e., unaidable), it is referred to as single-sided or unilateral hearing loss. Fortunately, this condition is not insurmountable, as Ruth Ann has discovered.

Many of the best books begin with a prologue. It is a way for the writer to provide a separate introduction to the main literary work, many times in order to explain potentially confusing passages in the forthcoming story.

Being part of the Signia team, we can’t gush enough about our primax™ hearing aids! But it’s another matter when a well-known and independent tech reviewer tries out our hearing aids and calls them, “One of the most advanced wearable devices.”

Like its predecessors, the 1959 Siemens Auriculette 326 consisted of a microphone, amplifier, and earphone, with a battery as a power supply. However, the components were so small and lightweight that they fit together in a single housing worn comfortably behind the ear.

Before I begin this second blog offering, with snippets highlighting my adventures at RIT/NTID's Health Care Exploration Career Camp, I want to note that stepping out of one's comfort zone in reality is harder than the cliché implies. I'm a teenager. We are all about fitting in, traveling in packs, and Facebook profiles that show us in the best possible light. Being honest about one's struggles isn't high on our priority list.

The Phonophor Epsilon weighed only about 50 grams (less than two ounces), including the batteries, and was the size of a matchbox. This was made possible by a discovery just a short time before that has gone on to become a fixture of our everyday lives -- transistor technology.

Thursday this week marks World Hepatitis Day. Hepatitis results when one or more of the following five viruses enter the body and trigger an aggressive autoimmune response by your liver, which can in turn lead to serious liver damage.

It was not until World War II and the postwar period that sub-miniature tubes were developed allowing for lightweight, compact hearing aids. They encapsulated the benefits of the new technology in a form small enough to fit in a vest pocket.

Traveling should be fun, and hearing aids allow you to fully experience both the sights and sounds. But traveling can also be stressful. To make sure that your hearing aids are a source of fun rather than stress, here some tips that could minimize unnecessary hassles and unwelcome surprises during your travels. (Thanks to Patricia Ramirez, AuD for this week's guest blog post).

After the huge success of the first Phonophor models, Siemens & Halske expanded hearing aid production activities at Berlin’s Wernerwerk plant. New materials and designs made the Phonophor lighter and more compact, while advances in technology improved performance and sound quality.

Today is Embrace Your Geekness Day. Did you know that the term “geek” was originally used as a derogatory term to describe a circus worker? Over time, the word has evolved to describe a person who is a keen expert on a particular topic. In honor of Embrace Your Geekness Day, we are flaunting our geekness with pride by sharing seven things modern hearing aids are capable of doing today.

Rooms with hard surfaces like bare walls and marble floors reflect more sound than rooms with carpets, drapes, and similar items that absorb echoes. Merriam-Webster defines this sound reflection as reverberation, a “sound that echoes” and “an effect that is not wanted.” Reverberation can irritate people with normal hearing, but for those with hearing loss it’s more than a nuisance ― it contributes to missing or misunderstanding speech.

Originally planned as a single hearing aid for a friend of the company, the device turned out to be a huge success, and series production was launched in December 1913 – marking the start of the long and successful history of our hearing aids.

This week we celebrated U.S. independence with fireworks, barbecues, and beach time. Of course, we want to enjoy our independence every day ― not just during one holiday a year. As we age, hearing loss threatens to deprive many of us of the ability to experience life on our terms. Fortunately, hearing aids can help us prolong lives of freedom to work, play, and relax as we see fit.

It’s easy to forget about keeping your hearing safe when you’re in the midst of enjoying all kinds of summer activities. From fireworks displays to outdoor concerts, you’re probably not thinking about your ears much at all. But if you want to continue enjoying all the fun summer has to offer for years to come, we suggest reading and following these tips for protecting your hearing.

Better hearing and understanding plus economic battery usage. Our hearing aids use energy-efficient features and orchestrate them in a targeted manner whenever they are needed. The result is hearing comfort throughout the day.

If you are considering getting hearing aids, you’re probably wondering whether insurance will help cover the cost. As a manufacturer we don’t sell our hearing products directly to patients, nor do we have any control over what health insurers will cover. However, we have done some research in response to all the questions we receive on this subject. Here’s what we’ve turned up with regards to which hearing health treatments insurance will ― and won’t ― cover.

“Hearing aids? Maybe, but only if no one notices them.” Many patients newly-diagnosed with hearing loss feel this way ― they want to hear better but they don’t want the fact they’re wearing hearing aids to be obvious.

If you’re in the market for hearing aids, you’ve probably heard a lot of buzz about over-the-counter options, also known as personal sound amplification devices (PSAPs). You might be tempted by the price tag, but if you expect them to improve your hearing as well as FDA-approved medical hearing aids, you will be disappointed.

Part 2: The Hearing Aid Conversation This week, we offer the following five tips to help you convince a loved one to schedule an appointment with a hearing care professional (HCP) to have their hearing formally tested, and if needed get hearing aids.

Music enriches our lives. Thanks to our primax™ smart hearing technology, even those with hearing loss can enjoy it to the fullest.

It’s common for a person who has developed hearing loss to be the last one to acknowledge it. More often, it’s others in their lives ― children, siblings, close friends ― who first realize there might be a problem. Is someone important to you exhibiting signs of hearing difficulty? If you suspect there’s a problem, but you’re not sure, here are a few ways you can tell whether there’s cause for concern.

Phones are our most popular means of communication for professional and personal use. In noisy environments like open-plan offices or on the train, making phone calls can present a particular challenge for hearing aid wearers. With the TwinPhone feature in Signia primax™ hearing aids, using the phone becomes easy and convenient.

Signia made several hearing aid battery donations to children’s hospitals, school systems, and pediatric accounts around the country this month. Our hope is that these batteries will help provide support to students and young children who receive services from these hearing healthcare providers.

The day gets off to a hectic start for Robert Maier, a working man in his early fifties who started losing his hearing about five years ago. Follow along as the SpeechMaster function in his hearing aids helps him enjoy a more relaxing day.

Picture this: You’re sitting on your patio on a beautiful spring day with your friend. You notice that you’re having trouble hearing what they’re saying and keep losing track of the conversation.“What?” you blurt out. You’ve already said this about ten times and you’re starting to feel like a pest. The key to avoiding these awkward interactions in the future? Communicate more, not less.

Understanding speech is a complex task for the brain, particularly when there is a lot of competing background noise. This can be very strenuous, especially for people with hearing loss. A new clinical study* shows that using our innovative primax™ hearing aids significantly reduces listening effort. Hearing becomes comfortable and easy, which has a positive impact on quality of life.

Harry has been married to his sweetheart, Sue, for almost 30 years. Sue knows that Harry doesn’t hear as well as he used to, but she’s not sure what to do about it. Every time she brings it up he has an excuse, such as “Kids these days all mumble.” Sue wants to be supportive, but she’s starting to resent having to negotiate her life around Harry’s hearing problems. Here’s how a typical day with Harry goes.

Last week, we shared the press release introducing primax™, our most advanced generation of smart hearing aids to date. This week, we’d like to tell you more about the features that make these hearing aids so powerful, they’re actually clinically-proven to reduce listening effort throughout the day while providing better than normal hearing in challenging environments*.

Anyone who goes to a concert, listens to their favorite music at home, or plays an instrument wants to be able to fully concentrate on the music. This includes people who wear hearing aids.

Spring is just around the corner! Those of us living in states where the seasons change are itching to spend time outside.

When it comes time to do your spring cleaning, don’t forget about those handy devices you wear every day―your hearing aids. Here’s what to do to take your normal cleaning routine to the next level.