People who have hearing loss and use hearing aids to supplement their hearing need to be aware of the changes that have come to hearing aids. While you may have been able to easily program your own hearing aid in the past, the modern hearing aids require that you go to a hearing specialist in
There has been another leap forward in the technology that governs hearing aids in the modern world. This new technique, called brain hearing, is a novel approach to developing hearing aids that makes them more durable and more effective at treating hearing loss. While the digital models of hearing aids were somewhat bulky and unsightly,
Of all of the numerous changes that have occurred in hearing aid technology, cell phones appear to have had the greatest impact on it in recent years. While there have been a variety of improvements in hearing aids, such as the cochlear implant and digital displays, the fact that cell phones have been able to
For any person who has suffered from hearing loss in their life, there has always been the hope and expectation that technology will grow to the point where it can offer relief. However, for people who have such tremendous hearing damage that neither technology nor surgery can help them, there has been little to celebrate.
Flexibility and versatility. What do these mean to you? Well, to the hearing impaired, this can make all the difference. These two benefits of digital hearing aids are owed to the advent of innovative wireless technology and microelectronics. Digital hearing aids have only been around for about 15 years, but they’ve come a long way
With such a change in how people wish to approach their hearing health, digital ear plugs have come very far in terms of technology. One of the more popular ways that individuals can protect and improve their hearing, we can follow the history of ear plugs, just like most technology, to trace its evolution over
Although recent studies neglected to determine a cause and effect relationship, a connection between two leading health concerns in the U.S. has been made. First, take a look at the 30 million people have diabetes, and 34.5 million people have hearing loss in the United States alone. And turns out, they’re related. Interesting studies done
Hearing loops present a superior advantage to the hearing impaired community due to two things: increased community awareness of hearing problems and the availability of affordable technology. You’ll likely see hearing loops more and more within conference rooms, concert halls and small businesses to offer an enhanced experience for those who consistently have to miss
For millions of people around the world, hearing loss is a very personal struggle. Not being able to hear family members or enjoy music when it is being played can take a toll on your life. That is why we, as a society, have put such an emphasis on hearing aid and technology to help
In a rapid state of change, the face of healthcare is on the move particularly with the emergence of big box stores tackling patient services. Because of this, anyone can step into just about any large box store such as Costco or Walmart and be treated to a spectrum of services such as eye care
When you talk about 3D printing, words you may say or hear include accuracy, speed, customization and efficiency. That’s because these words are a direct by-product of this emerging technology used in conjunction with laser scans. Just a decade ago, with traditional manufacturing, many imperfections were present that really took away the comfort factor for
Did you know that one contributing factor to your overall health is the health of your ears? As you age, your hearing gets worse, but it doesn’t have to be such a noticeable transformation. While your hearing worsens as you age, especially when exposed to so many loud noises or unhealthy practices throughout life, you