As an audiologist in Detroit, we have seen a thing or two when it comes to hearing aid issues. Among the common issues that our clients report to us, one of the most common hearing aid accidents involves exposure to water. Because hearing aids are so fragile, not to mention expensive, it is important to act quickly when your hearing aids have been exposed to water. In most cases, a quick reaction can be the difference between saving your hearing aids and needing to have them fixed or replaced. Join us in today’s blog post as we discuss what you should do when your hearing aids come in contact with water. Continue reading to learn more. Common Water-Related Accidents As someone who wears hearing aids, it is more than likely t....

At Platinum Hearing Aids, we understand that it can be hard to come to terms with the fact that your hearing is impaired. In fact, many people live in denial for years before finally deciding to seek medical advice about their hearing issues. Because of this, we offer hearing tests in the Detroit-area for those who believe that they might, or a loved one might, be suffering from a hearing impairment.  While it might be a no-brainer to go get a hearing test if your hearing is significantly impaired, those who are only experiencing minor hearing issues might not be as likely to schedule a hearing test with an audiologist. As hearing professionals, it is our suggestion that you seek medical advice from an audiologist regardless of the....