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Bluetooth: Troubleshooting Instructions

Posted on March 26, 2020, by Dr. Hecker & Associates // Posted in News, Technology, Tips & Tricks

Many hearing aids can now connect to your smartphone utilizing Bluetooth technology. The steps to connecting your smartphone to Bluetooth, and pairing with your hearing aids, varies by hearing aid model and by smartphone.   We’ve put together some general...

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Hearing And Balance Go Hand In Hand

Posted on March 7, 2019, by Dr. Hecker & Associates // Posted in Balance, Hearing Health, Tips & Tricks

Q: I’ve heard that my hearing and sense of balance are interconnected. How is that possible? A: It might seem surprising, but it’s true — your ears and balance go somewhat hand in hand, providing another reason to take care...

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Spring Cleaning: Hearing Aid Edition

Posted on March 7, 2019, by Dr. Hecker & Associates // Posted in Hearing Aid Maintenance, Hearing Aids, Tips & Tricks

Spring cleaning is more than an activity — it’s a mindset. Beyond the dusting, de-cobwebbing, and cleaning behind furniture, what else could benefit from a deep dive? Your hearing technology. The holidays and long winter months can throw even the...

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5 Tips for Embracing Your Hearing Tech

Posted on January 14, 2019, by Dr. Hecker & Associates // Posted in Hearing Aid Maintenance, Hearing Aids, Tips & Tricks

Just as the road to better hearing can take time — hearing-aid users on average waited a decade-plus after diagnosis before getting hearing technology — it’s natural to need an adjustment period with your new devices. Learning to embrace and...

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Resolve to Hear Better This Year: 12 Things You Don’t Want to Miss

Posted on September 17, 2018, by Dr. Hecker & Associates // Posted in Hearing Health, Hearing Loss, Tips & Tricks

Your world is filled with sound, from Grandpa’s loud, satisfied proclamation, “Yeah, that’s good coffee,” to the quiet shuffle of a child’s crayon on paper. Better hearing means never missing a moment. Here are 12 reasons to stay on —...

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Stay Connected During the Holidays: 7 Tips for Hearing Your Best

Posted on September 17, 2018, by Dr. Hecker & Associates // Posted in Hearing, Hearing Health, Tips & Tricks

Whether parties or dinners, there are countless opportunities during the holidays to gather with loved ones. That means plenty of chances to practice our tips for giving yourself the greatest gift of all: connection. Read on to get started.  ...

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5 Professional Benefits of Better Hearing

Posted on June 20, 2018, by Dr. Hecker & Associates // Posted in Hearing Health, Hearing Loss, Tips & Tricks

Better Hearing Boosts Income? Starting on a better-hearing journey improves your life in many ways, from overall health to mental health to relationships. As it turns out, there’s yet another area of your life that improves when you treat hearing...

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Hearing Loss and Work: The 6 Most At-Risk Occupations

Posted on June 20, 2018, by Dr. Hecker & Associates // Posted in Hearing Loss, Hearing Protection, Tips & Tricks

Most of us assume that we can pinpoint the causes of our hearing loss — too many loud concerts in our youth, living near a busy airport, illness, injury, age, overdoing it on ototoxic medications, etc. In reality, hearing loss...

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TV Watching + Hearing Loss: 5 Tips for a Better Experience

Posted on June 20, 2018, by Dr. Hecker & Associates // Posted in Hearing Aids, Hearing Loss, Tips & Tricks

Give Up the Frustration — NOT Your Favorite Shows! Everybody in your household’s gathered around the television for a treasured weekly ritual — back-to-back shows on Netflix with a side of laughter, popcorn, and cliff-hangers. But when someone in the...

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From Festivities to Feasts: 6 Tips to Hear Your Best at Parties and Dinners

Posted on November 14, 2017, by Dr. Hecker & Associates // Posted in Hearing, Holidays, Tips & Tricks

There are countless ways for you to hear your best this holiday and endless events to practice at. When you find out what works best for you, you’re giving yourself the greatest gift of all: connection. Check out our six...

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