Thursday, April 24, 2014
Sunday, April 20, 2014
Good Monday morning!
Hearing Aid Malaysia : Monday Morning Inspiration
1. Happiness is a choice we make. It is not dependent on anything outside of yourself, but acts independently. ~Shadona Richards~2. Our most empowering moments often rises after our most difficult setbacks ~ Ryan Biddulp~
3. Being happy doesn't mean everything is perfect. It means you've decided to look beyond the imperfection. - Author Unknown -
4. Forgiveness is a funny thing, it warms the heart and cools the sting. ~ peter alan ~
5. While we can't control all happens to us, we can control what happens inside us - Benjamin Franklyn
6. When you are at peace, you are at position of Power - Joel Osteen -
7. The joyfulness of man prolong his days. - Proverbs 10:2
Simple way to make ourselves happy every day is to be thankful for life. The attitude of gratitude.
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Friday, April 18, 2014
Young people gets heart attack too!!!
Hi there saw this article which i think it is essential to share it out to all of you about HEART ATTACK. Written by ANDREA K. WALKER entitled "there is no such thing as being too young to get a heart attack.
Indeed it is so true that we have misconception that HEART ATTACK only occur to obese people.
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Indeed it is so true that we have misconception that HEART ATTACK only occur to obese people.
As more young people suffer from heart attacks, doctors have started to pay better attention to possible symptoms in younger patients and not discount signs because of the person’s age.
Carrie O’Connor thought she was a fairly healthy 35-year-old who went on daily jogs and ate well. Then, more than a year ago, she suffered back-to-back heart attacks.
The first hit while she was treating herself to baubles at Smyth Jewelers in Timonium, Maryland. The project manager at T. Rowe Price suddenly felt nauseated and severe pain consumed her stomach. Pain shot up her arm and her jaw ached. All were common symptoms of a heart attack, the paramedics later told her.
The second happened later that day when doctors tried to insert a stent to open a blocked left artery they believed had caused the first attack. During the procedure, two of her other arteries began to spasm and she had a massive heart attack.
Heart disease is often seen as an older person’s affliction. In the US, the average age at a first heart attack is 64 for men and 72 for women, according to the American Heart Association.
About 10 years ago, the average ages were 65.8 for men and 70.4 for women.
But heart attacks also can occur in younger patients like O’Connor who are seemingly healthy, caught off guard by the life-changing illness. They find themselves dealing with problems more typical of people their parents’ age, taking loads of pills and limiting strenuous activity to protect their weakened hearts.
“It was not something I expected at all,” O’Connor said. “We don’t have family history. I don’t have any typical risk factors. I’m not overweight. I don’t smoke. I eat fine.”
At Anne Arundel Medical Center, where O’Connor received cardiac rehabilitation, the hospital saw such a surge in young patients that it started a support group to help them cope.
In 2009, the average age of heart attack patients at the hospital was 70 years. In 2012, it was 60.
“In addition to the bread-and-butter standard cases, we are seeing it in younger folks and the reasons are not completely clear,” said Dr Scott Katzen, a general and interventional cardiologist with Cardiology Associates who has privileges at Anne Arundel Medical Center.
In recent years, some high-profile deaths have brought further attention to the issue.
James Gandolfini, who starred in the popular The Sopranos television series, died at age 51 from a massive heart attack. Actor Michael Clarke Duncan died at age 54 after suffering a heart attack.
Doctors believe some of the attacks are brought on by genetic causes, but doctors also point to the nation’s obesity problem as a factor.
Stress also could play a role, although further study needs to be done, some doctors said.
Doctors have started to pay better attention to possible symptoms in younger patients and not discount signs because of the person’s age, said Jeffrey L. Quartner, chief of cardiology at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital and a board member of the American Heart Association Maryland.
“We have changed our sensitivity to realise young people have heart attacks as well,” Quartner said.
Ana Pendleton Duhon, a 37-year-old teacher, was riding in the car with her mother in June 2012. That is the last thing she remembers from that day.
Her mother would later tell her she slumped over in mid-conversation. Paramedics shocked Duhon’s heart three times to revive her. Doctors would determine later she went into cardiac arrest.
(The Star http://www.thestar.com.my/Lifestyle/Health/2014/04/17/There-is-no-such-thing-as-being-too-young-to-get-a-heart-attack/)Have a blessed and healthy weekend.
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Thursday, April 17, 2014
Start Small and Work your way Up - Key to Exercise
Today, at 53, Reno is one of the most recognised celebrities in the fitness world — and not only because she recently posed for the cover of Oxygen magazine in a blue bikini that showed off trim, tight abs and a brilliant smile. — MCT
Small Changes contributes to massive improvements
"Fitness celebrity Tosca Reno urges us to make small changes that can snowball into big improvements.Hers is the Cinderella story of the fitness world.At age 40, Tosca Reno says she was nearly 36kg overweight, depressed and clinging to a bad marriage because, as a stay-at-home mother, she feared she couldn’t raise her three young girls on her own.Today, at 53, she is one of the most recognised celebrities in the fitness world – and not only because she recently posed for the cover of Oxygen magazine in a blue bikini that showed off trim, tight abs and a brilliant smile." Read more Here....
Reno says there’s nothing remarkable about her transformation, except that she consistently took the small, persistent steps toward health and wellness that she outlines in her latest book, The Start Here Diet.
“I didn’t come from a fitness world. I didn’t know where to begin,” Reno says. “But I knew I had to begin somewhere. I would get winded walking up a single flight of stairs. It scared me. I remember thinking, ‘If I don’t do something about this, I won’t see my girls grow up to be young ladies.”
Reno says The Start Here Diet is her most revealing book to date, and there’s no doubt it’s her most accessible. Read more Here....Indeed small changes plus consistency deliver the result you expect.
Hope this simple article about exercise cheers your day.
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Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Sunday, April 13, 2014
Clinics in Malaysia
The 12 Best Hearing Aid Clinics in Malaysia
Welcome to Best Hearing Aid Centre - a company specializing in distributing hearing aid and hearing loss treatment. We have in total 12 hearing aid clinics in Malaysia- Ipoh, Perak
- Klang, Selangor
- Jalan Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur
- Muar, Johor
- Kota Bahru Kelantan
- Kuala Terengganu
- Seberang Jaya, Penang
- Penang Island, Penang
- Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
- Sandakan, Sabah
- Tawau Sabah
- Kuching Sarawak
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Friday, April 11, 2014
Hearing Health : 5 Things you didn't know about ear wax
So what are the 5 things you didn't know about ear wax?
1. Earwax gets out through the movement of the ear cell.
The cells inside the ear canal are unique in the human body - they migrate. "You could put an ink dot on the eardrum and watch it move over a few weeks and it would be 'carried out' by the movement of the cells." according to Prof Shakeel Saeed at London's Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear hospital. Read more.....
2. Earwax has microbial properties
image: BBC Health
3. You can differentiate earwax to asian and non asianAsian and non-Asian ears produce different types of earwax according to scientists at the Monell Institute in Philadelphia. Chromosome 16 is home to the "wet" or "dry" gene for earwax - with the wet variant dominating. READ MORE HERE... 4. A vaccumm is better than a syringedCarrie Roberts is in her 40s and has an ear wax problem. She had her ears syringed at the GPs several times, tried hot oil with no success - and ended up with both ears blocked.Ms Roberts decided to pay for micro-suction treatment, where the ear canal is cleaned with an instrument like a tiny vacuum cleaner. Prof Saeed prefers this method to syringing. "With syringing you are going in 'blind' - not under direct vision. If you use water it has to get past the wax and come back, bringing the wax with it. Read MORE HERE 5. Earwax can be a polluntant monitorEarwax, like many other bodily secretions, can show traces of certain toxins in the body such as heavy metals. But it's an odd place to look and no more reliable than a simple blood test. There are also some rare metabolic disorders that affect earwax. The most notable earwax scientific discovery of recent times is that of a 24cm wax earplug from a blue whale. Unlike humans which shed their earwax and dead skin cells, filter-feeding whales retain their earwax, recording life events similar to the way tree rings reveal arid and wet seasons during its lifetime. The earwax was analysed by Sascha Usenko, a environmental scientist at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. He and his team found that during the 12-year-old male whale's life it came into contact with 16 different pollutants such as pesticides. There was a peak of exposure during the first year of life - suggesting that these were transferred from its mother either in the womb or through her milk.Now share this to your friends and family. Better Hearing, Better Living Best Hearing Aid Centre Your hearing aid provider in Malaysia. |
Thursday, April 10, 2014
Tears of joy for hearing for the first time
I would add on - Hearing brings people together.
Does this speak to your heart?
Ever wondered how it feels to hear for the first time?
Take a look at a few videos showing people from all walks of their life hearing for the first time.
First Time Hearing as Teenage Girl
Now what do they feel? Tears of joy..... You know the significant of hearing again or hearing for the first time? Don't give up.
Share this around. Let others know they can hear again or hear for the first time.
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Wednesday, April 9, 2014
What are the Psychological and Emotional impact of hearing loss?
Great day ahead everyone. Those who suffer from hearing loss do have a certain of psychological and emotional impact. Let us look at the emotional and psychological impact of hearing loss.
The Psychological Impact of Hearing Loss
- Feelings of anger.
- Low confidence, especially in social settings.
- Frustration.
- Depression.
- Difficulty concentrating, such as when communicating.
- Embarrassment.
- Short-tempered and less tolerant towards others.
- Mistrustful of others.
The Emotional Impact of Hearing Loss
- Communications
- Isolations
- Income
- Family relationships
Thank you for reading.
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What causes hearing loss in Children?
Hi there everyone, welcome back to Hearing Aid blog. Today we will be discussing on what causes hearing loss in children?
Before we go directly into the causes of hearing loss in Children, let us look at some statistics.
Now let us look at what causes hearing loss in Children.
What causes hearing loss in Children?
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Before we go directly into the causes of hearing loss in Children, let us look at some statistics.
Two to 3 children out of 1,000 in the U.S. are born deaf or with some loss of hearing, according to the National Institutes of Health. Most states test the hearing of newborns, and if there is a hearing problem, another test is done within a few weeks. Early treatment is important. Read more here....That's a big number. 3 out of 1000 in US.
Now let us look at what causes hearing loss in Children.
What causes hearing loss in Children?
Hope you learn something today about the cause of hearing loss.
- Otitis media. This middle ear infection happens often in young children because their Eustachian tubes (the tubes that connect the middle ear to the nose) are not fully developed. Fluid builds up behind the eardrum and can become infected. Even if there is no pain or infection, the fluid can affect hearing if it stays there, at least temporarily. In severe and long-lasting cases, otitis media can lead to permanent hearing loss.
- Problems at birth. Some children are born with hearing problems. More than half of hearing problems in children born with them are due to genetics. Others happen during the pregnancy or from prenatal care. Hearing loss can also happen when a pregnant woman develops certain conditions such as diabetes or toxemia. Being premature also raises a child's chance for hearing problems.
- Illness or injury. Many conditions can cause hearing problems in young children, including illnesses such as meningitis, encephalitis, measles, chickenpox, and the flu. Head injuries, very loud noises, and certain medications can also cause hearing loss. Read more here.....
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Monday, April 7, 2014
First I-Phone Hearing Aid Available
Hi there, we are all living in the modern days of society where technology constantly improve.
Today we hear the news of the first Iphone hearing aid made available.
So what are the features of this first iphone hearing aid?
Here you go our latest news about the new IPHONE - Hearing Aid.
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Today we hear the news of the first Iphone hearing aid made available.
Isn't it awesome to see how hearing aid improve one's life?WJLA) - Sixty-five-year-old Michael Blake says he used to strain to carry on a conversation in a noisy restaurant:"That's where my wife would come in -- she would be my translator basically," he says.But now with his new hearing aids, Blake does it on his own with ease:"The transformation was like getting eyesight, it was great!" Read more here.
So what are the features of this first iphone hearing aid?
The Resound Linx is the first “made for iPhone hearing aid,” and users can adjust volume and switch between specific settings like everyday, restaurant, or ballpark, through an app on their iPhone, iPod, or iPad.
Audiologist Gary Mendelson says another major change is that users can stream their television, phone calls, and turn-by-turn navigation directly into their hearing aids:
“TV is phenomenal -- it has saved I don't know how many marriages because the wife can keep the TV down and the husband can hear the TV directly through here and control his own independent volume," he explains. Read more here.
Here you go our latest news about the new IPHONE - Hearing Aid.
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Thursday, April 3, 2014
Best Hearing Aid Centre: Thank you everyone for your generous support
Today we launched our corporate video. With over 13 years of experience in providing hearing care services, we are glad to be launching our corporate video today. Here we would like to thank all our partners and hearing aid brands like STARKEY, PHONAK, WIDEX, POWERONE.
Best Hearing Aid Centre presents :
Thank you once again, Welcome all from young to old to visit us.
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Best Hearing Aid Centre presents :
Thank you once again, Welcome all from young to old to visit us.
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Wednesday, April 2, 2014
Best Hearing Aid Centre contribute to the Community
BEST HEARING AID CENTRE SDN BHD Events for the year 2013.
Starkey Hearing Foundation Malaysia June 2013
Starkey Hearing Foundation Mission 2 - Phase 1 (Sabah) April 2013 (Taking Ear Impression).Venue: Giant Shopping Mall, Sandakan, Eastern Plaza, Tawau and Plaza Tanjung Aru, K.K
Starkey Hearing Foundation Mission 2 - Phase 1 (Taking Ear Impression).Venue: Plaza Tanjung Aru, Tuaran and Penampang
Wow!!!! What a touching and meaningful time.
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Hearing Test - How old are your ears?
It is imporant to know how old are our ears, below is a hearing test for all of us to test.
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How Old Are Your Ears? (Hearing Test)
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Tinnitus - What is this?
Guys I appreciate you guys to watch this video below about the awareness of Tinnitus.
Share it out to your friends and family and let them know about tinnitus.
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The Awareness of Tinnitus
Share it out to your friends and family and let them know about tinnitus.
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How to change the battery in a BTE Hearing Aid?
Previously we learn about behind the ear hearing aid, today we learn of how to change battery in a BTE hearing aid.
Hi there welcome back to Hearing Aid Malaysia blog, we are proud to have a reputable and professional brand with us today. He is none other than WIDEX the hearing aid brand. It is important for all of us to know how to change the battery in a BTE hearing aid?
Take a look at the video below explaining about how to change the battery in a BTE hearing aid.
Thanks to WIDEX who created this video.
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Hi there welcome back to Hearing Aid Malaysia blog, we are proud to have a reputable and professional brand with us today. He is none other than WIDEX the hearing aid brand. It is important for all of us to know how to change the battery in a BTE hearing aid?
Take a look at the video below explaining about how to change the battery in a BTE hearing aid.
Thanks to WIDEX who created this video.
How to Change the Battery in a BTE hearing aid?
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Monday, March 31, 2014
The focus on Hearing Loss and Hearing Aids
Hey there I just found this article on - "Health Break: Session to focus on hearing loss, aids" written by DR. LESLIE PURCELL an audiologist with Mount Nittany Physician Group interesting hence I believe everyone can learn from Dr Leslie's article.
Read more here: http://www.centredaily.com/2014/03/31/4111899/health-break-session-to-focus.html?sp=/99/188/220/#storylink=cpy
Read more here: http://www.centredaily.com/2014/03/31/4111899/health-break-session-to-focus.html?sp=/99/188/220/#storylink=cpy
Do you know?
What are the common symptoms of hearing loss?
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Read more here: http://www.centredaily.com/2014/03/31/4111899/health-break-session-to-focus.html?sp=/99/188/220/#storylink=c
Read more here: http://www.centredaily.com/2014/03/31/4111899/health-break-session-to-focus.html?sp=/99/188/220/#storylink=c
Read more here: http://www.centredaily.com/2014/03/31/4111899/health-break-session-to-focus.html?sp=/99/188/220/#storylink=cpy
Read more here: http://www.centredaily.com/2014/03/31/4111899/health-break-session-to-focus.html?sp=/99/188/220/#storylink=cpy
Do you know?
Hearing loss affects more than 36 million Americans. Although hearing problems are commonly associated with the normal aging process, more than half of all hearing-impaired persons are younger than 65, and 35 percent of those individuals do not utilize devices that can significantly improve hearing. Read more here.....The number says it all. That is a big group of people affected by hearing loss. From here we learn that the awareness is still not there yet.
What are the common symptoms of hearing loss?
• Asking others to repeat what they said;• Difficulty understanding conversation in crowded places;• Inability to hear clearly on the phone;• Feeling tired at the end of the day from straining to hear;• The need to stare at people when they’re talking in order to read lips; and• Ringing in the ears.The causes of hearing loss
Hearing loss can have many causes, including age-related changes, ear infections, congenital defects or trauma. Many people are not sure where they should begin to seek help for their hearing. Read more here...Like what Leslie says -
Reaching out to an audiologist is a great first step to take in determining if you have any significant loss. An audiologist is a highly trained physician in their field who can diagnose hearing and balance disorders. Audiologists evaluate patients of all ages. If, after evaluation, there is a medical concern, an audiologist can make the appropriate referral to a physician.Hope this simple article helps you.
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Read more here: http://www.centredaily.com/2014/03/31/4111899/health-break-session-to-focus.html?sp=/99/188/220/#storylink=cpy
Read more here: http://www.centredaily.com/2014/03/31/4111899/health-break-session-to-focus.html?sp=/99/188/220/#storylink=c
Read more here: http://www.centredaily.com/2014/03/31/4111899/health-break-session-to-focus.html?sp=/99/188/220/#storylink=c
Read more here: http://www.centredaily.com/2014/03/31/4111899/health-break-session-to-focus.html?sp=/99/188/220/#storylink=cpy
Best Hearing Aid Centre move towards offering hearing aid services
Moving towards Hearing Aid Services
Our previous post were about hearing aid, today we would like to inform you that we Best Hearing Aid Centre move towards hearing aid services.Types of Hearing Aid Services
What are the types of hearing aid services we provide?1. hearing test
2. hearing loss treatment
3. tinnitus treatment
4. hearing aid accessories like hearing aid battery
What make us different?
We cater our hearing aid services of the above to both mobile and non mobile patients. For those who are non mobile we do not provide home visits services. Our hearing aid services are comprehensive services and advanced with state of art In - house support. All you need to do is contact our hearing clinics and hearing care centre here.
Get to your nearest hearing care centre now. Click HERE to locate your nearest hearing clinic.
Who are entitled for home visits services?
- Elderly
- Disable
- Small Children
What brands do we work closely with?
- Starkey
- Phonak
- Widex
- Powerone
Get to your nearest hearing care centre now. Click HERE to locate your nearest hearing clinic.
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Friday, March 28, 2014
All about hearing aid battery
Hi there everyone, we just hear the news of a hearing aid fight tinnitus. Now let us look at the battery of hearing aid, which is the most important component in the hearing aid.
I would like to thank Rayovac for creating this great video on hearing aid battery.
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What is hearing aid battery?
Found this video that educates all of us about hearing aid battery.I would like to thank Rayovac for creating this great video on hearing aid battery.
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Thursday, March 27, 2014
Latest news about Hearing aids
Today we received a fabulous news about hearing aids.
On Yahoo! new today - FDA approves william demant hearing aid against tinnitus.
COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - William Demant has received approval for its first hearing aid reducing tinnitus from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Danish company told Reuters on Thursday.We are to received this news that hearing aids can fight tinnitus.
The new hearing aid is especially targeted at the U.S. Veterans Administration (VA), a government-led program for U.S. military veterans, which currently makes up about 20 percent of all hearing aid units dispensed in the U.S.
"There is a demand for it in the U.S. market, especially within the Veterans Administration," a William Demant spokeswoman said.
According to investment bank Bernstein, William Demant's market share within the VA dropped to about 8 percent in 2013 from 11 percent in 2011, and several analysts have pointed out that a tinnitus hearing aid is essential for future growth.
"We expect that William Demant with a hearing aid against tinnitus will be able to double its sales growth in the VA segment compared to the market growth," Handelbanken Capital Markets wrote in a note to clients. Read more here....
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15 frequently asked questions (FAQ) about hearing aid
1.How can hearing aid helps?
It helps you by improving your speech and hearing comprehension of people. A hearing aid help magnifies sound vibrations that enters the ear.2.Do all hearing aid works the same way?
Hearing aids work differently depending on the electronics used. The two main types of electronics are analog and digital.Analog aids convert sound waves into electrical signals, which are amplified. Analog/adjustable hearing aids are custom built to meet the needs of each user. The aid is programmed by the manufacturer according to the specifications recommended by your audiologist. Analog/programmable hearing aids have more than one program or setting. An audiologist can program the aid using a computer, and the user can change the program for different listening environments—from a small, quiet room to a crowded restaurant to large, open areas, such as a theater or stadium. Analog/programmable circuitry can be used in all types of hearing aids. Analog aids usually are less expensive than digital aids.
Digital aids convert sound waves into numerical codes, similar to the binary code of a computer, before amplifying them. Because the code also includes information about a sound’s pitch or loudness, the aid can be specially programmed to amplify some frequencies more than others. Digital circuitry gives an audiologist more flexibility in adjusting the aid to a user’s needs and to certain listening environments. These aids also can be programmed to focus on sounds coming from a specific direction. Digital circuitry can be used in all types of hearing aids.
You and your audiologist should select a hearing aid that best suits your needs and lifestyle. Price is also a key consideration because hearing aids range from hundreds to several thousand dollars. Similar to other equipment purchases, style and features affect cost. However, don’t use price alone to determine the best hearing aid for you. Just because one hearing aid is more expensive than another does not necessarily mean that it will better suit your needs.
A hearing aid will not restore your normal hearing. With practice, however, a hearing aid will increase your awareness of sounds and their sources. You will want to wear your hearing aid regularly, so select one that is convenient and easy for you to use. Other features to consider include parts or services covered by the warranty, estimated schedule and costs for maintenance and repair, options and upgrade opportunities, and the hearing aid company’s reputation for quality and customer service.
3. Which hearing aid will work best for me?
The hearing aid that will work best for you depends on the kind and severity of your hearing loss. If you have a hearing loss in both of your ears, two hearing aids are generally recommended because two aids provide a more natural signal to the brain. Hearing in both ears also will help you understand speech and locate where the sound is coming from.You and your audiologist should select a hearing aid that best suits your needs and lifestyle. Price is also a key consideration because hearing aids range from hundreds to several thousand dollars. Similar to other equipment purchases, style and features affect cost. However, don’t use price alone to determine the best hearing aid for you. Just because one hearing aid is more expensive than another does not necessarily mean that it will better suit your needs.
A hearing aid will not restore your normal hearing. With practice, however, a hearing aid will increase your awareness of sounds and their sources. You will want to wear your hearing aid regularly, so select one that is convenient and easy for you to use. Other features to consider include parts or services covered by the warranty, estimated schedule and costs for maintenance and repair, options and upgrade opportunities, and the hearing aid company’s reputation for quality and customer service.
4. Are there different styles of hearing aids?
Yes There are 3 types- Behind the ear
- In the ear
- In the canal
5. How many years should I expect my hearing aid to last?
3 to 5 years6. How do I know if the battery is in the hearing aid correctly?
Just like any normal battery, the hearing aid battery have a positive and negative side. In general there will be a '+' sign on the battery door indicating the positive side should be up.7.How do I turn on my hearing aid ?
All you need to do is to close the battery door in order to turn on the hearing aid.8. Is it ok for me to sleep with my hearing aid in?
To conserve the battery life of your hearing aid, I would advise you to remove the hearing aid when you sleep.9. How do I conserve the battery life of my hearing aid.
Open the battery door of your hearing aid, this is to make sure that the battery is not drained where it allow a more economical use of your hearing aid. Another reason why opening the battery conserve more battery life is to allow air into your hearing aid where it prevents moisture to build up.10.What about if I go swimming, can i wear my hearing aid along?
No, although many hearing aids are water resistance, to ensure a long lasting hearing aid, remove the hearing aid before you swim.11.How do i clean my hearing aid?
You can use tissue and wipe the hearing aids.
12. Why is my hearing aid squealing?
The squealing sound is called feedback. Feedback occurs because something has changed the way the hearing aid fits in your ear. It might be because your hearing aid is dirty need to be cleaned, or there is debris in your ears.13.How can I eliminate the hearing aid squealing sound?
- Clean the hearing aid, or
- Clean your ears or,
- Consult your hearing care provider
14.Why is my hearing aid beeping?
The beeping sound can indicate that your battery is getting low, or the hearing program is changing, or the volume of the hearing aid has change.15. What questions should I ask before buying a hearing aid?
- What features is useful to me?
- What is the total cost of the hearing aid?
- Do the benefits of newer technologies outweigh the higher costs?
- Is there a trial period to test the hearing aids?
- What fees are nonrefundable if the aids are returned after the trial period?
- How long is the warranty? Can it be extended?
- Does the warranty cover future maintenance and repairs?
- Can the audiologist make adjustments and provide servicing and minor repairs?
- Will loaner aids be provided when repairs are needed?
- What instruction does the audiologist provides
If you have any additional questions, feel free to connect with us here.
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
What is Receiver in Canal hearing aid
Power of Hearing : GOOD MORNING!!!!
Good awesome morning everyone. I am thankful to the Lord for every morning I wake up with joy. It is beautiful to listen to the sound of the earth first thing in the morning. The sound of birds chirping early in the morning and sound of nature greets us when we wake. The feeling is just awesome to be able to just hear simple sound.
Let us now spend some time relaxing and listening to the sound of natural scene. This is to let boast your morning energy.
Feel great? Feel energized? Feel motivated to start your day?
Great!!!
We touch on behind the ear hearing aid previously. Today we will be explaining to you a little about what is receiver in cannal hearing aid.
Power of Hearing : What is receiver in canal hearing aid?
Receiver in Canal hearing aid
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Power of hearing - Description of Receiver in canal hearing aid
"Small, discreet, and quick to fit. Perfect for many first-time wearers." Best Hearing Aid Centre
" Discreet design, variety of color options available, no hard-to-use buttons or dials, first-ever touch control panel, for mild to severe hearing loss." STARKEY.COM
"Receiver In Canal (RIC) instruments are a beautiful combination of form and function. A sleek shell housing the microphone sits discreetly behind your ear, separating itself from the receiver to eliminate feedback. Amazingly comfortable, RICs are extremely lightweight and have an "open fit" design, which makes them barely noticeable when worn. The receiver-in-canal device is small, discreet and incredibly quick to fit; which makes it perfect for many first-time wearers." - Superior HearingWe learn from Best Hearing Aid, Starkey and Superior Hearing about in - canal hearing aid and we see 4 similar description of receiver in canal hearing aid.
1. Small
2. Discreet
3. Quick to fit
4. Suitable for first time user.
Hope we learn something today. Stay tune for our next post about the frequently asked questions about hearing aid.
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Monday, March 24, 2014
What are the types ear diseases?
Yes although we are hearing aid provider, it is important to understand the different types of diseases that contribute to hearing loss.
What are the types of ear diseases?
- mastoiditis
- barotrauma
- labyrinthitis
- otosclerosis
- ear infection
- perichondritis
- swimmer's ear
- meniere's disease
- auditory neuropathy
- vestibular neuronit
Pictures of ear diseases
Mastoiditis
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2. Barotrauma
med to go
3. Labyrinthitis
Next week we will cover each ear diseases in a more deeper level.
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Hearing Aid : Top 10 tips on how to choose hearing aids?
Good Tuesday morning! Perhaps you are looking for hearing aids for your ear. The question is how to choose the correct hearing aid?
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Hearing Aid : How to choose hearing aids?
Let us look at Mayo Clinic says about "how to choose hearing aids"
Lets us also learn fromAll hearing aids contain the same parts to carry sound from the environment into your ear. However, hearing aids do come in a number of styles, which differ in size and the way they're placed in your ear. Some are small enough to fit inside your ear canal, making them almost invisible. Others fit partially in your ear canal. Generally, the smaller a hearing aid is, the less powerful it is, the shorter its battery life and the more it'll cost.The following are common hearing aid styles.Completely in the canal
Completely-in-the-canal hearing aids are molded to fit inside your ear canal and can improve mild to moderate hearing loss in adults.A completely-in-the-canal hearing aid:
- Is the least noticeable in the ear
- Is less likely to pick up wind noise because the ear protects the instrument
- Is easy to use with the telephone in most cases
- Uses smaller batteries, which typically don't last as long as larger batteries
- Doesn't contain extra features, such as volume control or directional microphones
In the canal
An in-the-canal hearing aid is custom molded and fits partly in the ear canal, but not as deeply as the completely-in-the-canal aid. This hearing aid can improve mild to moderate hearing loss in adults.An in-the-canal hearing aid:
- Is less visible in the ear
- Is easy to use with the telephone
- Includes features that won't fit on completely-in-the-canal aids, but the small size can make the features difficult to adjust
- May not fit well in smaller ears
Half-shell
A smaller version of the in-the-canal hearing aid, the half-shell is custom molded and fills the lower portion of the bowl-shaped area of your outer ear. This style is appropriate for mild to moderately severe hearing loss.A half-shell hearing aid:
- Is bigger than an in-the-canal hearing aid
- Is a little easier to handle than are the smaller hearing aids
- Includes additional features, such as directional microphones and volume control
- Fits most ears
In the ear (full-shell)
An in-the-ear (full-shell) hearing aid is custom made and fills most of the bowl-shaped area of your outer ear. This style is helpful for people with mild to severe hearing loss.An in-the-ear (full-shell) hearing aid:
- Is more visible to others
- May pick up wind noise
- Contains helpful features, such as volume control, that are easier to adjust
- Is generally easier to insert into the ear
- Uses larger batteries, which typically last longer and are easier to handle
Behind the ear
Behind-the-ear hearing aids hook over the top of your ear and rest behind the ear. The hearing aid picks up sound, amplifies it and carries the amplified sound to an ear mold that fits inside your ear canal. This type of aid is appropriate for almost all types of hearing loss and for people of all ages.A behind-the-ear hearing aid:
- Is the largest, most visible type of hearing aid, though some new versions are smaller, streamlined and barely visible
- Is capable of more amplification than are other hearing aid styles
Open fit
These are usually very small behind-the-ear-style devices, although larger behind-the-ear devices can be modified for a more "open" fit. Sound travels from the instrument through a small tube or wire to a tiny dome or speaker in the ear canal. These aids leave the ear canal open, so they're best for mild to moderate high-frequency losses where low-frequency hearing is still normal or near normal.An open-fit hearing aid:
- Is less visible
- Doesn't plug the ear like the small in-the-canal hearing aids do
- May use very small batteries
- Often lacks manual adjustments due to the small size READ MORE HERE.....
AARP - a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, with a membership of more than 37 million, that helps people turn their goals and dreams into real possibilities, strengthens communities and fights for the issues that matter most to families such as healthcare, employment security and retirement planning.
How to Get the Right Hearing Aid' 10 tips we learn from AAR
- Don't go it alone.
- Interview a provider.
- Know before you go.
- Have your hearing tested
- Try before you buy.
- Ask about add-ons
- Can you hear me now?
- Get it in writing.
- Ask about training.
- Pay the piper.
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History of Hearing Aid
Who founded hearing aid?
Previous post we learn of the amazing joy of hearing. Today we will learn of the history of hearing aid. We know that hearing aids help amplify sound. Let us look at how has hearing aid develop today.As I go through youtube, i found this amazing video by Audiologist Lee Parker PhD
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Sunday, March 23, 2014
The end of silence - the Beginning of Hearing
The power of hearing!
Can you imagine the joy people have when they hear sound for the first time in their life?Isn't it wonderful to hear for the first time?
Deaf boy hears father's voice for the first time.
Cute right?
Deaf girl hear sound for the first time
It is so amazing to be able to hear.
“Eyes are a deaf man’s ears. Ears are a blind man’s eyes.”
― Mokokoma Mokhonoana
― Mokokoma Mokhonoana
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Monday, March 17, 2014
Behind the ear hearing aids
What is Behind-The-Ear Hearing Aids ?
According Mayoclinic,
Behind-the-ear hearing aids hook over the top of your ear and rest behind the ear. The hearing aid picks up sound, amplifies it and carries the amplified sound to an ear mold that fits inside your ear canal. This type of aid is appropriate for almost all types of hearing loss and for people of all ages.
A behind-the-ear hearing aid:
- Is the largest, most visible type of hearing aid, though some new versions are smaller, streamlined and barely visible
- Is capable of more amplification than are other hearing aid styles
How behind the ear hearing aid functions?
- Thank you for reading
Monday, March 3, 2014
What are the hearing solutions available?
We talk about the symptoms of hearing loss on our last post, today we will be looking at what are the various hearing solutions today.
What are the various hearing solutions near you?
Let's look at WebMD on hearing loss treatmentSo treatment for temporary hearing loss is on a case to case basis.Treatment for temporary or reversible hearing loss usually depends on the cause of the hearing loss. Treatment for permanent hearing loss includes using hearing devices or hearing implants.Although you and your family may view permanent hearing loss as part of aging, proper treatment is important. Hearing loss may contribute to loneliness,depression, and loss of independence. Treatment cannot bring back your hearing, but it can make communication, social interaction, and work and daily activities easier and more enjoyable.Treatment for reversible hearing loss depends on its cause. It is often treated successfully. Hearing loss caused by:
- Ototoxic medicines (such as aspirin or ibuprofen) often improves after you stop taking the medicine.
- An ear infection, such as a middle ear infection, often clears up on its own, but you may need antibiotics.
- An injury to the ear or head may heal on its own, or you may need surgery.
- Otosclerosis, acoustic neuroma, or M�ni�re's disease may require medicine or surgery.
- An autoimmune problem may be treated with corticosteroid medicines, generallyprednisone.
- Earwax is treated by removing the wax. Do not use a cotton swab or a sharp object to try to remove the wax. This may push the wax even deeper into the earor may cause injury. For information on how to remove hardened earwax safely, see the topic Earwax.
What about permanent hearing loss solutions?
In permanent hearing loss, such as age-related and noise-induced hearing loss, hearing devices can often improve how well you hear and communicate. These devices include:So now even if you have permanent hearing loss there is still help available which is hearing aid.Hearing Loss: Should I Get Hearing Aids?
- Hearing aids. Hearing aids make sounds louder (amplify). They do not restore your hearing, but they may help you function and communicate more easily. See a picture of the different types of hearing aids . Having occasional hearing testscan help you know when your hearing aids needs adjustment.
- Implanted hearing devices, such as a cochlear implant. Several types of hearing implants are available, each for specific types of hearing problems. Some implants require devices to be worn outside the ear. Newer implants are contained within the ear.
- Assistive listening devices, alerting devices, and other communication aids
Like what WebMD states above, hearing aids makes sounds louder in other hearing are so called ampliflier that help make sound louder in your ear.
What are the various types of hearing aids?
- Behind the ear hearing aid
- Receiver in Cannal hearing aid
- In the ear hearing aid
- In the cannal hearing aid
- Completely In Cannal hearing aid
- Invisible In Cannal hearing aid
A recap on what we have learn today from WebMD
Temporary Hearing loss treatment is on a case to case basis.
Permanent hearing loss treatment requires a person to wear hearing aid.
Thank you for reading
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