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It’s Saturday night. We’re at a restaurant on Tybee Island. A party of nine is at the next table. Five children on one side, four adults on the other.

Three adults sitting in a row can have a conversation. Four not so much. Before long the guy on one end is looking at his phone. 

Same with the kids. The boys bookending the kids’ side are on their phones. They’re about the same age, could be joking with each other, but since they aren’t sitting together they can’t interact. The three kids in the middle are having a good time. Nine people: one-third on their screens.  Read Full Article

Tis the season! Summer festivals, pool openings, and good old-fashioned southern humidity. Your hearing aids are tiny computers that are constantly exposed to the elements. Especially during the humid months, it’s important to take care of them to help them live their best life.  Here are some recommendations on how to keep your hearing aids happy and dry:  Read Full Article

Tinnitus is defined as any noise or sound heard in the head that is not externally produced. For many, it sounds like a whistle, buzz, hum or static. Most people, in a quiet enough environment will hear tinnitus; however, for around 50 million Americans, it is a constant or frequent companion. This can cause anxiety and depression, and for almost 2 million, tinnitus is significant enough to seek treatment.

Unfortunately, tinnitus is not understood very well, which leads to misconceptions. Even worse, many people who seek treatment are told by their medical professional that there is nothing they can do about it, and they should go home and learn to live with it.

THIS IS WRONG!

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Here at ACA, we know that what you, the patient, thinks and experiences is an important part of your hearing healthcare. For that reason, we are collecting stories from patients – like you! If you’d like to share your hearing journey with our readers, please click here to send us an email. Meanwhile, please enjoy this perspective from a long-time hearing aid user.  

I’ve been wearing hearing aids for more years than I can remember. This move was prompted by family and friends getting on my case, since I was always asking them to repeat themselves or saying, “Huh?” a lot! Although the technology was nowhere near as advanced as it is today, and my first aids were bulky and noticeable, I was immediately thankful that I’d gotten over my reluctance (vanity).  Read Full Article

One of the first questions a new hearing aid user asks is “How long does the battery last?”. Hearing aids come in all shapes and sizes, and so do their batteries. The smallest batteries – size 10 –typically last about 3-5 days, while the largest batteries – size 675 – fit more powerful hearing aids and typically last for up to two weeks. Batteries are often purchased from an audiology clinic, but can also be purchased at most places that sell other batteries. If purchasing batteries elsewhere, be sure to check the expiration date! Want to get a bit more life out of your batteries? Take the sticker off and let the battery sit outside the hearing aid for about 5 minutes. This will allow the battery to fully activate, giving you little bit of extra time between “battery low” warnings.  Read Full Article

Often new and even existing patients have an idea of what type or size of hearing aids they would like, but don’t have the information on the differences among them. Patients will also remark ”I want the best one – you know- that small hearing aid I keep seeing in the advertisements.” True, there are many different styles and types of hearing aids, but smaller doesn’t necessarily mean better. 

At Audiological Consultants of Atlanta, we look at the whole patient when making hearing aid recommendations. What does that mean, exactly? 
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We are thrilled to share that Audiological Consultants of Atlanta is the winner of the 2018 Consumers’ Choice Award! We could not have accomplished this great achievement without the support of our wonderful and loyal patients.

Thank you for voting for Audiological Consultants!

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The holiday season can be a wonderful time filled with food, friends and family. For folks with hearing loss, it can also be stressful. Even with hearing aids, keeping up with fast-paced conversations in large groups can be a difficult task. To help you do your best this season, we’ve put together a list of five communication tips and strategies for you, as well as five tips to share with your loved ones.

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