New From ReSound! Last month I blogged on the different Unite accessories from ReSound (you can visit that blog HERE). Among the different accessories I covered was the Phone Clip. Since then, ReSound as made some changes and we are excited to introduce the Phone Clip+ to our readers. The Phone Clip+ is…
DetailsA frequently asked question audiologists and hearing healthcare professionals get is, “Are hearing aids and cochlear implants the same thing?” No, no they are not. They are quite different from one another and they have different requirements for candidacy even though they both strive to improve the hearing of the wearer. The purpose of hearing…
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The newest trend in hearing aids and hearing aid technology is the advent of the teeny tiny CIC, also called the IIC, or the Invisible-In-The-Canal. Some companies and instruments have to be surgically implanted in your ears, but others are a smaller, tinier version of the CIC…like the Sonic Innovations Groove. The Sonic Innovations…
DetailsIf you have made the investment of purchasing hearing aids and bettering your quality of life, congratulations! Now you will want to protect your investment and make sure you get as many years out of the hearing aids as possible. One way to prolong the life of your hearing aids as well as reducing the…
DetailsIf you have Hansaton hearing aids, there are a couple of different options you have as far as accessories are concerned. The eMote2 is a standard hearing aid remote control. It is wireless and has the capability of changing the volume of the sounds you are hearing as well as the ability of changing programs/settings.…
DetailsHearing Loss and Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, and Smoking Seeing as how we’ve kind of given the month of December a bit of a “Hearing Health Month” kind of flair, I would like to keep with the theme and discuss the effects a few common health issues have on hearing and hearing loss, in general.…
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A few weeks ago, we discussed the new hearing aid from Sonic Innovations: the Flip. You can check out that blog HERE The Flip hearing aids are compatible with several different accessories that will help to maximize your listening experiences. The SoundGate (pictured below) is the gateway between the Flip hearing aids and outside audio…
DetailsIn the past several years, much has been in the news about the correlation between hearing loss and Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia. A study at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in conjunction with the National Council on Aging has found that older adults with hearing loss were more susceptible to a decline in cognitive…
DetailsChoosing hearing aids is only part of the buying process; you will also want to decide if you are interested in purchasing accessories to accompany your new devices. Technology has improved significantly in the past 3-5 years, and the options you have are much better than they used to be. Today we are going to…
DetailsHave you heard friends or family members complain about having a ringing, buzzing, swooshing, or other noises or sounds in their ears? If so, they may suffer from an issue called “tinnitus”. Some people pronounce it “TIN-uh-tiss” while others pronounce it “tih-NIGH-tuss”; either way is considered correct and acceptable. In the dictionary, tinnitus is described…
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