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Help Your Father Take Care of His Hearing

It’s a fact that men face a higher risk of developing hearing loss than women. With Father’s Day approaching, now is an ideal time to discuss hearing loss with your father (or any other men in your life) and convince him to take care of his hearing health.

Top 5 Loudest Animals: Land Mammal Edition

The animal kingdom is full of diverse creatures that differ greatly from head to tail. But it’s not just physical traits that set them apart—their voices are just as distinct. Learn more about the loudest land mammals on the planet.

Ask the Audiologist: What Happens During a Hearing Aid Fitting?

We previously addressed the critical importance of hearing aid fittings and their role in long-term success with hearing aids. But you may also be wondering exactly what happens during a fitting. Learn more about the typical hearing aid fitting process.

The Link Between Cancer Treatment and Hearing Loss

Many of the drugs that can save people’s lives by treating cancer may also cause serious side effects. This is true for certain chemotherapy agents that are ototoxic—meaning they can damage your ears and result in hearing loss.

What Caregivers Need to Know About Patients with Hearing Loss

Whether a professional caregiver or someone taking care of an aging family member, a healthy relationship between caregiver and patient is key to providing proper support. However, if the patient has hearing loss, it can be difficult communicating with them and lead to frustration and confusion.

Common Hearing Protection Options: The Pros and Cons

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. In order to prevent noise-induced hearing loss, it’s important to obtain proper ear protection and learn how to use it correctly.

Ask the Audiologist: Why Do I Need a Hearing Aid Fitting?

A hearing aid fitting is critical in determining the right hearing aids for your degree of hearing loss, personal preferences, and lifestyle. Learn more about the fitting process and why it’s so important to your success with your new hearing aids.

How Firefighters and Police Officers Can Protect Their Hearing

While 30 million Americans are exposed to hearing dangers each day, firefighters and police officers face a greater risk of long-term hearing loss. Why are they so susceptible to hearing damage, and what can they do to protect their hearing?

Celebrate Better Hearing Month with a $100 Rebate for Signia Hearing Aids

Purchase any pair of Signia 7 or 5 performance level BTE (Behind-the-Ear) or ITE (In-the-Ear) style hearing aids between May 8, 2018 and June 30, 2018 and get a $100 rebate.

Protecting Your Ears and Hearing on the Job

22 million workers in the U.S. are exposed to dangerous noise levels on the job each year. Since we spend about one-third of our lives at work, it’s important to understand if you’re at risk and make the necessary changes to reduce your chances of losing your hearing.

Otosclerosis and Pregnancy: What Mothers-to-be Need to Know

Along with the joys and anticipation of pregnancy, numerous changes happen to your body and new concerns about your health can arise. If you have otosclerosis, pregnancy can accelerate its effects, so awareness is key to maintaining your hearing health.

The Greatest Mother’s Day Gift: Knowing Your Child Can Hear You

Signia previously shared our interview with Lana, a teen who is proud to embrace her hearing aids. In honor of Mother’s Day, Lana’s mom Riina Stengert tells her story of parenting a child with hearing loss and the joy of knowing her daughter can hear her once again.

Rock Your Hearing Aids: A Teen’s Perspective

Adapting to hearing aids can be challenging for anyone, especially teens who don’t want to stand out or feel different. Meet one teen who isn’t ashamed to rock her hearing aids, and eagerly encourages other kids and teens with hearing loss to do the same.

Protect Your Hearing and Ears While Playing Sports

Each day we put ourselves in situations that can damage our hearing. Even simple activities like playing your favorite sport may result in ear or hearing injuries. Fortunately, there are numerous ways you can enjoy your favorite activities while maintaining your hearing health.

Why You Can (and Should) Wear Hearing Aids While Playing Sports

If you’re an athlete with hearing loss, you may often struggle deciding whether to wear hearing aids when you play. While you might want to take them out during sports, learn the many reasons why you’re better off keeping them in.

Screening Infants for Hearing Loss

More than 95 percent of babies born in the US are screened for hearing loss. But did you ever wonder exactly how they're tested? Learn more about the two most common, non-invasive methods to screen an infant's hearing ability.

Protect Your Hearing – Be Aware of Noise

Noise exposure is one of the main causes of hearing loss. Yet, most people don’t realize when they are damaging their ears.

How Meningitis Leads to Hearing Loss

Meningitis can be a devastating disease, and even if treated promptly, it may leave individuals with permanent hearing loss. In honor of World Meningitis Day, learn more about the disease, its risk factors, and side effects, and how one person managers her hearing loss caused by meningitis.

Ask the Audiologist: How Can I Tell if My Child Has Autism or Hearing Loss?

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and hearing loss are two completely different conditions, yet they share many similar symptoms. Find out how you can tell the difference and ensure your child receives the best care.

Fun Hearing Facts: Handimals Edition

It’s not just human ears that do amazing things. The animal kingdom is full of all different kinds of ears that help their owners communicate, find food, escape predators, and much more. Learn more fun hearing facts about animals.

4 Ways To Advocate for Yourself When You Have Hearing Loss

For the nearly 48 million Americans with hearing loss, life can be full of challenges, but that doesn’t mean you have to accept the status quo. By being an advocate for yourself, you can defend your rights and hearing health.

Allergy or Sudden Hearing Loss—Can You Tell the Difference?

As the transition to spring continues, many across the country will contend with allergies and their effects on the body—runny nose, sore throat, and itchy eyes. But did you know seasonal allergies can also affect your ears?

Stars of the Hearing Aid Industry

Hearing aid technology has come a long way, from the ear horns used centuries ago to today's smart, digital hearing aids. This evolution was made possible by the contributions of many audiologists, engineers, and scientists committed to improving the way people hear.

A Stunning Piece of Tech: Joe’s Geek Fest Reviews Pure 13 Nx

Joe Frazier, the namesake blogger of Joe’s Geek Fest, was recently fitted with Signia’s Pure® 13 Nx hearing aids. As Joe has moderate hearing loss, he was eager to try out our newest technology—and was thoroughly impressed with all that our hearing aids can do.

Hearing Loss and Virtual Reality

As we inch closer to immersive virtual reality worlds as seen in the movie "Ready Player One," will people with hearing loss be able to participate? Learn how developers are making this technology available to all.

5 Hearing Safety Tips for Spring Break

While Spring Break is a time to have fun and leave the classes, books, and homework behind, it can also present some dangers to your hearing health. If you’ll be traveling for Spring Break, here are some tips to keep in mind.

Better Hearing Made Completely Discreet and Simple

The new ultra-small Pure 10 hearing aid from Signia gives you the ultimate in simplicity and superior sound quality.

Ask the Audiologist: How do I choose the best rechargeable hearing aid?

There are many rechargeable hearing aids available today that are significantly easier to use and handle, but not all are created equal. Here is the breakdown on what look for when choosing the best rechargeable hearing aid.

The Versatile Solution for a Natural Sounding Own Voice and Direct Streaming

Signia’s powerful new Motion 13P hearing aid gives you back the natural sound of life by tackling severe to profound hearing loss.

It’s Your Choice: How Harvey Overcame Hearing Loss

Signia’s new "It’s Your Choice" project raises awareness of why waiting to treat hearing loss can be harmful to your health and well-being. Learn how one individual finally decided to do something about his hearing loss and hear what’s important again with hearing aids.

New CROS Pure 312 for Wearers with Unaidable Hearing Loss in One Ear

Signia’s elegant new CROS Pure 312 is the ideal solution for hearing aid wearers with unaidable hearing loss in one ear.

How Insomnia Affects Your Hearing

Sleep is crucial to our physical health and mental wellbeing, giving body and mind the chance to rest and recharge. For those with insomnia, a lack of sleep can increase the risk of developing hearing loss and worsen the symptoms of tinnitus.

World Hearing Day Highlights Rise of Hearing Loss

Under the theme “hear the future...and prepare for it,” World Hearing Day 2018 is all about highlighting how important it is to catch hearing loss early and slow its advance.

Experience the Most Advanced, Intuitive, and Reliable Hearing Aid

The new Pure Charge&Go hearing aid from Signia gives you a natural sounding own voice with convenient wireless charging.

StreamLine Mic: Connectivity and Streaming for All Smartphones

With the introduction of Signia’s new StreamLine Mic accessory, your Signia Nx hearing aids with Bluetooth connectivity transform into state-of-the-art devices able to stream sound from any smartphone — including Android™!

How You Can Help Someone Get a Hearing Ear Dog

Hearing Ear dogs can significantly improve the lives of those with hearing loss. However, getting one from a reputable organization can be complex and time-consuming. If you know someone who could benefit from a Hearing Ear dog, here's how you can help.

Black History Month: Contributors to Hearing Health

With February being Black History Month, we’re honoring three African American individuals who have made important contributions to hearing health, from developing hearing aid technology and hearing protection for workers, to creating educational opportunities for people with hearing loss.

Chocolate and Wine – Good for Your Ears?

Though Valentine’s Day has already passed, you may still have plenty of chocolate and wine from your loved ones to go through. But don't feel too guilty about consuming them—both chocolate and wine may be good for your hearing health.

Find Your Perfect Signia Hearing Aid Match

With a wide range of hearing aids designed to fit your unique preferences, lifestyle, and hearing loss needs, there’s a Signia hearing aid for everyone. To celebrate Valentine’s Day, we’ve put together a quiz that will help you find your perfect hearing aid match.

Olympic Athletes with Hearing Loss

With the 2018 Winter Olympics set to begin in PyeongChang, South Korea, we’re featuring some of the winter game athletes who have hearing loss and achieved Olympic greatness.

Heart Health and Your Hearing

Since February is American Heart Month, it’s a good idea to think about what you can do to minimize your risk of developing heart disease, and to identify any potential risk factors. One surprising way to protect your heart is to pay attention to your hearing.

Ask the Audiologist: How can I help my spouse break the cycle of bad hearing?

Trying to convince a loved one to take care of their hearing loss can be like the movie Groundhog Day—reliving the same day repeatedly. Learn how you can make sure they get the help they need to break the cycle of bad hearing.

4 Commonly Used Ototoxic Drugs

While numerous prescription drugs can cause both hearing loss and tinnitus, some of the products available over the counter or in grocery store aisles might also be dangerous to your hearing. The risk is further increased by the fact that they are all addictive.

Healthy Thyroid = Healthy Hearing

Did you know there’s a link between your thyroid and hearing health? As January is National Thyroid Awareness Month, learn about the connection between thyroid disorders and hearing loss, and how you can protect your hearing by keeping your thyroid healthy.

Can Your Hearing Aids Be Hacked?

While it’s normal to worry about someone hacking into your email or accessing your financial information, should you also be worried about your hearing aids getting hacked?

Birth Defects Linked to Hearing Loss

Hearing loss is the most common birth defect in the U.S. While 70 percent of cases involve hearing loss alone, up to 30 percent of cases result from other birth defects that impact the structure and development of the ear.

DIY: Tips to Ease Tinnitus Discomfort at Home

While there is oftentimes no cure for tinnitus, that doesn't mean you can’t minimize its effects. There are many simple things you can do right at home to ease the discomfort and push the annoying sounds into the background.

The ADA: How it Protects the Civil Rights of Those with Hearing Loss

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) made it illegal to discriminate against people with disabilities. Find out more about the law and how it protects those with hearing loss at work and in their everyday lives.

Full Control in Your Hands: The myControl App

The advanced myControl App puts complete control of your new Signia hearing aids at your fingertips.

Ask the Audiologist: What are your favorite hearing solutions from 2017?

New technology breakthroughs are always built upon previous innovations. The hearing aid field is no exception. As we look forward to the new hearing solutions that 2018 will bring, let’s first revisit some of the industry’s "greatest hits" of 2017.

How to Winterize Your Hearing Aids

Did you know you can (and should!) protect your hearing aids for the winter? From adjusting to the noises of the season to keeping them dry and their batteries away from the cold, follow these tips to make sure your hearing aids work properly all winter long.

2017: A Year in Review

From introducing several world-first innovations, earning high-profile recognition of our solutions, and welcoming new leadership, 2017 was an incredible year for Signia. Read the highlights and see how they’ve set us up to offer you even more exciting products in 2018!

Include Coworkers with Hearing Loss During the Holidays

The holiday season isn't over yet! If you still have gatherings with coworkers coming up, here are some ideas to make sure those with hearing loss are part of the conversation at your celebration.

Tips for Hearing Better Around the Dinner Table

Whether you’re at a large gathering for the holidays or a typical weeknight meal with your immediate family, you don’t want to miss out on the conversation. Instead of feeling left out, consider these five tips to help you hear better at the dinner table.

What to Do if a Child or Pet Swallows a Hearing Aid

Hearing aids and their batteries pose significant health risks if swallowed. Find out what to do if a child or pet accidentally ingests a hearing aid, and how to prevent it from happening in the first place.

Ask the Audiologist: How can I help my spouse enjoy holiday gatherings?

For those with hearing loss, holiday gatherings can be challenging listening situations that cause extra stress and fatigue. Learn tips and advice to make sure your loved ones with hearing loss can truly enjoy the holiday season.

Sivantos Supports Children’s Charities in Singapore

Sivantos, Inc., the Signia hearing aid brand’s parent company, participated in a philanthropic event last month in support of the Children’s Charities Association of Singapore. Overall, close to 300 employees and their family members walked three kilometers to support physically, mentally, and socially disadvantaged children.

Holiday Gift Ideas for Adults with Hearing Loss

Not sure what to get the big "kids" in your life who have hearing loss this holiday season? Consider these suggestions, from items that help them in their everyday lives to accessories to enhance how they use their hearing aids

Holiday Gift Ideas for Kids with Hearing Loss

If your holiday shopping list includes a child with hearing loss, you may be wondering what to get them. To help you figure out the perfect gift, we’ve assembled a list of ideas that will put a smile on any kid’s face this holiday season.

Addressing Hearing Loss on a Global Scale

People with hearing loss deserve the same rights and opportunities as everyone else. In honor of the UN's International Day of Persons with Disabilities, here are some ways to help those with hearing loss get the treatment and support they need.

Five Comorbidities of Hearing Loss

In some cases, hearing loss may be a symptom or outcome of other, more serious health issues. Known as comorbidities, there are many ailments that can accompany hearing loss.

Does Hearing Loss Run in Your Family?

Thanksgiving is a time to gather with family, be grateful for everything you have, and eat a lot of food. It's also a great time to talk about your family’s health history and genetic conditions that can be passed down, like hearing loss.

Ask the Audiologist: What Are Hearing Aid Wearers Most Thankful For?

In honor of Thanksgiving, Signia would like to express our gratitude to our patients for inspiring us and driving us to serve them better, and in turn highlight the hearing aid advancements they are most thankful for.

Smoking and Hearing Loss

Smoking is hazardous to your health—your hearing included. With today being the Great American Smokeout, learn how smoking can damage your hearing and give yourself or those close to you even more reason to quit.

Signia Pure 13 BT Detailed Hearing Aid Review

We're excited to share another review of our Pure 13 BT hearing aids by Constantine Grantcharov of The Hearing Tracker, a reviewer who also has hearing loss. Here's what he had to say.

Signia hearing aids deliver the sound that nature intended

The latest generation of Signia hearing aids with direct audio streaming from iPhone and TV improve your hearing experience to a remarkable new level and preserve the familiar sound of your own voice – thanks to the world's first Own Voice Processing (OVP).

Treating Veterans with Hearing Loss and Tinnitus

Hearing loss and tinnitus are among the most common health ailments facing our nation's veterans. In honor of Veterans Day, learn more about the causes of hearing loss among veterans — and how to help them.

Circadian Rhythm and Your Hearing

The changing of the clocks may throw your circadian rhythm off balance for a few days. But if your rhythm is regularly off-kilter due to working night shifts, you may be at increased risk of developing hearing loss.

The Effects of Hearing Loss in the Workplace

The impact of hearing loss goes beyond just how an individual interacts with the world – it can affect their performance at work, their company’s success, and the economy at large.

Hearing Aid Horror Stories (and how to prevent them from happening to you)

In the spirit of Halloween, we’ve assembled some horror stories that will send a chill down the spine of anyone with hearing aids – and tips on how to keep you from experiencing similar horrors!

Using Sound as a Weapon

While prolonged exposure to loud noises can damage your ears, some people take this a step further and use sound to purposely inflict pain on others. Learn about the controversial ways sound has been used as a weapon.

How Watching Sports Impacts Your Hearing

Autumn is a great time for professional sports fans. But whether you go to a stadium, catch a game at a sports bar, or watch from your own home, you could potentially damage your hearing if you’re not careful.

Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Hearing Loss?

How much do you really know about hearing loss? Take the following quiz to test your hearing loss IQ and learn some interesting facts along the way.

Ask the Audiologist: Is there anything I can do to avoid losing my hearing?

Many people believe that hearing loss is a natural part of the aging process. While it’s true that some hearing loss is inevitable as we age, there are many things we can do to delay its onset and minimize its severity.

Is Your TMJ Problem Causing Tinnitus?

Bone and Joint Health Action Week takes place October 12-20. Learn more about temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ), its connection to tinnitus, and how treatment for TMJ can alleviate the effects of tinnitus.

Warning Signs of Depression in the Hard of Hearing

There is a clear link between hearing loss and depression, with the former often contributing to development of the latter. For October 10, World Mental Health Day, we look at the common signs of depression and what you can do to help someone with hearing loss who is affected.

Why Are More Young People Losing Their Hearing?

The idea that hearing loss only affects your grandparents is a myth. It happens to young people, too, and the number of children and young adults with hearing loss has grown considerably in recent years.

Protecting Kids (and Adults) with Hearing Loss Against Bullying

Whether they’re made fun of for not being able to hear well or because they wear hearing aids, bullying is a problem that many with hearing loss regularly encounter. As October is National Bullying Prevention Month, now’s the time to speak out against bullying and find ways to stop it.

Physical Fitness for Tinnitus Relief

One out of ten Americans experiences tinnitus. And of those who deal with the symptoms almost all of the time, about one in five describes their tinnitus as disabling or nearly disabling. Fortunately, even when a cure for tinnitus is not always possible, there are numerous ways for patients to find relief. One solution, which is also good for your general health, is regular physical exercise.

Reduce the Risk of Traumatic Brain Injury with Hearing Aids

People with hearing loss face an increased danger of falling, which can result in traumatic brain injury (TBI). As TBI is often life-altering or even fatal, you should understand the risks – and know what to do to prevent devastating falls.

Hearing Aids: Then vs. Now

Thanks to advancements in technology, hearing aids have gone through a dramatic change over the last century. From size and battery power to features, it’s amazing to see where hearing amplification started and where it is today.

Can Hearing Aids Help People with Alzheimer’s Disease?

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?

Extend Youth by Wearing Hearing Aids

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.

Newborn Hearing Screenings – Progress Made

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 + Direct Streaming = Perfect Audio Entertainment

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 Hosts Philanthropic Event in Rio de Janiero

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

Connectivity in the Palm of your Hand

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.

Immunize Your Hearing

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.

Effortless Hearing Through Wind and Echoes

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.

Ask the Audiologist: I’m Heading to College with Hearing Aids – How Should I Prepare?

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.

Enjoy Life’s True Sound

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

Ways to Relax Despite Tinnitus

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.

Protect What’s Precious -- Your Hearing

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: Convenience for All

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.

Hear Clearly in the Car with Bluetooth Motion Sensors

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.

Common Symptoms of Hearing Loss and What You Should Do About Them

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.

Hitting the Road with Hearing Aids

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.

Balanced Diet for Better Hearing

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.

Is Your TMJ Problem Causing Tinnitus?

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).

Hearing Loss Doesn't Make You a Bad Driver

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.

Ask the Audiologist: Why Did You Become an Audiologist?

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.

Preparing for Overnight Camp with Hearing Aids

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 Test: The Sooner the Better

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.

Stay in the Loop This Summer

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.

Smoking and Hearing Loss

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.

Better Hearing. Better Life

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

How to Prepare for a Job Interview If You’re Hard of 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.

Relieving the Sounds of Tinnitus

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.

myHearing App: Experience the Best Remote Hearing Care

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.

Ask the Audiologist: Is There a Rechargeable Hearing Aid?

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: The Nearly Invisible and Flexible Solution

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

Proper Use of Hearing Protection

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.

StreamLine TV: The Ultimate in Wireless Streaming

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!

7 Tips for Living with Tinnitus

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: Take control of your hearing

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.

Is a Cure for Hearing Loss on the Horizon?

“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.

The New Pure 13 BT: A Revolution in Precise Hearing

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

Better Hearing Month Pure 13 BT Hearing Aid Giveaway

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!

Milestones in Hearing Aid Technology

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.

When Should I Get New Hearing Aids?

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.

Can Movies Damage Your Hearing?

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.

Hearing Ear Dogs

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?

Fun Facts About Hearing: Animal and Insect Edition

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.

Making Public Spaces Safer, Easier to Navigate for the Hard of 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?

Fun Facts About Hearing: Human Edition

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.

If I Have Really Bad Hearing, Will I Need a Big Hearing Aid?

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?

Cellion First Impressions — Love!

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

Cellion Hearing Aids are Remarkable: MacSources Review

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.

What Can I Do If I Don’t Like How My Hearing Aids Sound?

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 Drugs Linked to Hearing Loss & Tinnitus

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.

How to Choose Between Hearing Aid Models

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.

Diabetes and Subjective Tinnitus

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.

The Noise Spectrum: Sounds You Didn’t Know Damage Your Hearing

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.

Iron Deficiency and Hearing Loss

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.

Older Adults Benefit from Wearing Hearing Aids

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.

Don’t Forget to Check Your Hearing

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

The Sound of Power: Real Choice for People with Severe to Profound Hearing Loss

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.

How to Get Some Sleep Despite Tinnitus

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.

See How We Make our World-Class Signia Hearing Aids

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.

Sudden Onset Hearing Loss: Why It Can Be Serious

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, Bulimia and Your Hearing Health

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.

Hollywood Stars with Hearing Challenges

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.

Tune Out Tinnitus

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.

How to Support a Spouse with Hearing Aids

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 Children With Hearing Loss

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.

Famous Football Players with Hearing Loss

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.

Get the Facts about Tinnitus

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?

Thank You Scientist Thanks Signia for Their Hearing Protection

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.

The Connection Between Thyroid Disease and Hearing Loss

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

Hearing Loss: The Genetic Link P2

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.

Presidents with 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.

Hearing Loss: The Genetic Link

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?

Smartphone Apps Boost Your Hearing Aid Experience

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

What Guys Should Know about Hearing Loss and Tinnitus?

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.

New Year—New Hearing Aids?

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.

Can Drinking Affect Your Hearing?

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.

How Holiday Stress May Cause More Harm Than You Think

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?

Keeping Hearing Aids Safe from Kids & Pets

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.

Accessories Enhance Your Hearing Aid Wearing Experience

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.

Include Coworkers with Hearing Loss During the Holidays

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 myHearing App: Personal Care, Anywhere

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.

Why Some People Wait to Treat Their Hearing Loss

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.

Finding Your Ideal Rechargeable Hearing Aid

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.

Silk: No One Will See It But You Will Hear It

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!

Enter To Win The 'Tis The Season To Be Hearing Sweepstakes!

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.

New Accessories for Premium Comfort

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 myHearing App and Cellion primax Hearing Aid Selected as CES Innovation Awards Honorees

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.

How Does Inductive Charging Technology Work?

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.

Ten Jobs That Can Damage Your Hearing

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

What Veterans Need to Know about Tinnitus

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.

What to Consider When Choosing a Hearing Care Professional

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?

Hearing Loss Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease

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.

What is a Super Power Hearing Aid?

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.

Forbes Reviews Signia primax

"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.

2006: Centra

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.

When Hearing Is a Daily Challenge

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.

Cellion: It Doesn't Get More Convenient Than This

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

Introducing Signia Cellion: Revolutionary Hearing

"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.

The Ingredients for Depression Include Hearing Loss

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.

The Connection Between Hearing Loss and Football

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

Supporting Your Loved Ones on World Mental Health Day

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.

Millennials — Enjoy the Music but Watch the Volume

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.

Why You Should Think About Your Hearing on World Heart Day

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.

Is It Time to Upgrade Your Hearing Aids?

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.

BTEs, Customs – What Do They All Mean

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!

Signia Gearing Up for Annual Walk4Hearing Fundraiser

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.

New Atlas Reviews Pure primax and easyTek

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.

Life Without Limits

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.

Gear Diary Reviews Signia Pure primax

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!"

2004: Acuris

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.

Signs of Hearing Loss in Teens (and what to do about them)

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.

1997: Prisma

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.

TrustedNerd Reviews Signia Pure primax

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.

Living Life Out Loud - Part 4

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.

1966: Siretta

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.

Challenges of Single-Sided Hearing Loss

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.

Living Life Out Loud

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.

SlashGear Reviews Signia primax

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.”

1959: Auriculette

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.

Living Life Out Loud by Desirae Layher

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.

1954: Phonophor Epsilon

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.

What Hepatitis B Patients Need to Know About Hearing Loss

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.

Living Life Out Loud by Desirae Layher: Part 1

1951: Phonophor Alpha

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.

Keeping your Hearing Aids Safe and Sound While Traveling

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).

1928: Phonophor with Microphone Amplifier

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.

Embrace Your Geekness: 7 things modern hearing aids are capable of doing today

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.

How Reducing Reverberance Improves Speech Understanding

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.

1913: Louis Weber and the Phonophor

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.

Declare Your Independence by Getting 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.

Tips for Keeping Ears Safe This Summer

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.

Full Hearing Comfort -- Low Battery Usage

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.

Will Insurance Cover Your Hearing Aids?

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.

Really? You Wear Hearing Aids?

“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.

What You Might Not Know About Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids

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.

Tips for Encouraging a Loved One to Get Hearing Aids

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.

Enjoy Music in All its Diversity

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

Tips for Encouraging a Loved One to Get Hearing Aids

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.

Make Phone Calls the Smart Way

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.

The Great Battery Giveaway

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.

SpeechMaster: Relaxed Hearing for a Relaxing Day

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.

Improving Communication When You Have Hearing Loss

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.

What We Mean When We Say Clinically Proven

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.

Life with Harry’s Hearing Loss

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.

Signia’s New Hearing Aid Technology: primax

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*.

Signia introduces primax, the most advanced generation of smart hearing aids to date

The Challenge of Enjoying Music with Hearing Aids

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.

Enjoy the Great Outdoors Again

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

Time to Spring Clean…Your Hearing Aids

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.