Any time you think about making public places accessible for people with disabilities, the obvious first thing you think of are modifications for wheelchairs. But what about accessibility for people with hearing loss? That is where hearing loops come in. Venues with hearing loops provide much sharper speech and sound directly to the telecoils inside […]
When you start shopping for hearing aids you will quickly come across many distinct styles to choose from among them the receiver-in-canal (RIC). There are a number of benefits particular to receiver in canal units, as well as many commonalities with behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aids. This short article serves as a brief introduction of the […]
Hearing a person speaking in a quiet room is very different from trying to hear a conversation in a crowded diner. Many digital hearing aids have various listening programs to help compensate for variations in listening environments. Having access to multiple listening programs ensures that you can hear at your best no matter what atmosphere […]
When a hearing aid wearer attempts to listen to a speaker in a crowded area, the levels of background noise can quickly become daunting. This is especially true in noisy venues such as movie theaters, concert halls, auditoriums and churches. Hearing loop systems offer a simple solution to this issue, making it very easy for […]
From a crowded restaurant to a busy sidewalk, you can confront overpowering amounts of noise almost anywhere. For the hearing aid users, the problem of background noise can be immense. It‚Äôs a big challenge to differentiate one sound from the background noise. Fortunately, many newer hearing devices are incorporating a digital noise reduction feature, a […]
When shopping for a hearing aid for yourself or a loved one you will be confronted by a variety of designs and shapes, and one of the more common is In-the-Ear (ITE). These hearing aids are a great choice for people with mild to moderate hearing loss as they are small, comfortable, and fit securely […]
Hearing aids are a valuable method for addressing hearing loss and are continually improving. Each technological advance provides more functions and features in a more compact space. One such technology is the directional microphone. This device allows its users to have a more natural listening experience, making it a popular addition to many modern hearing […]
Completely-in-canal (CIC) hearing aids are the smallest of all the hearing aid choices and distinct from other options because they are custom fitted to the inside of your ear canal to amplify sounds in individuals with mild to moderately-severe hearing losses. This style of hearing aid has many advantages, as well as a few disadvantages […]
Choosing the hearing aid that’s right for you or your loved one can seem intimidating, especially considering the wide range of hearing aid models available.This article will offer a brief introduction to open fit hearing aids – a relatively new innovation that is becoming more popular. Open fit hearing aids share many similarities with behind-the-ear […]
Unfortunately, hearing loss isn’t uncommon among young children, but with the proper style of hearing aid most kids can significantly improve their hearing and speaking ability. If you are in the process of trying to select a hearing aid for your child, the amount of styles and sizes to choose from can be staggering. Keep […]
