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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? 

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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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.  

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. 

For a list of FAQ about hearing aid, CLICK HERE to find out more. 

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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.

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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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.
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....

We are to received this news that hearing aids can fight tinnitus.

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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.

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

1. Behind the ear
2. In the ear 
3. In the canal 

5. How many years should I expect my hearing aid to last?

3 to 5 years

6. 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

Hear you go a list of FAQ

If you have any additional questions, feel free to connect with us here. 

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Better hearing, Better Living

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

image source : superiorhearing.com

image source: starkey.com

image source - http://www.besthearing.com.my 

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 Hearing

 We  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.

If you have any questions about hearing aid, you are most welcome to leave down your comments or visit us here on BEST HEARING AID CENTRE. 

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?

1. mastoiditis   
2. barotrauma
3. labyrinthitis
4. otosclerosis
5. ear infection
6. perichondritis
7. swimmer's ear
8. meniere's disease
9. auditory neuropathy
10. vestibular neuronit

Pictures of ear diseases

Mastoiditis 

photo credits : Wikipedia 

2. Barotrauma 

med to go 

3. Labyrinthitis

Next week we will cover each ear diseases in a more deeper level.

Should you experience any hearing loss or you encounter any hearing problem, you are most welcome to visit us at our hearing clinics.  

Thank you 

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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?

Hearing Aid : How to choose hearing aids?

Let us look at Mayo Clinic says about "how to choose hearing aids"

All 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.....

Lets us also learn from

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

1. Don't go it alone.
2. Interview a provider.
3. Know before you go.
4. Have your hearing tested
5. Try before you buy.
6. Ask about add-ons
7. Can you hear me now?
8. Get it in writing.
9. Ask about training.
10. Pay the piper.

If you are interested to look for hearing aids, you are most welcome to connect with us here....

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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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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?

29 years old hearing 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

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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?

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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 treatment

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.

So treatment for temporary hearing loss is on a case to case basis.

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:

• 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.

 Hearing Loss: Should I Get Hearing Aids?

• 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  

So now even if you have permanent hearing loss there is still help available which is hearing aid.

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? 

1. Behind the ear hearing aid
2. Receiver in Cannal hearing aid
3. In the ear hearing aid
4. In the cannal hearing aid
5. Completely In Cannal  hearing aid 
6. 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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