Hearing Help

Most often, whether during a new fitting of hearing aids or for a needed adjustment, we are engaged in fine-tuning the different programs inside the hearing aid's miniature computer chip, to help people hear conversations more clearly. The majority of today's hearing systems have multiple memories, with each memory setting providing a different level of hearing to adjust for various listening situations and environments. So; which memory setting is best for you? Let's take a look at that question.

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Audibel has developed yet another new way to help people hear those very important "high frequency" sounds more clearly, helping them understand speech better still. Each new advancement brings hearing aid users closer to the "sweet spot" that Hard of Hearing persons always seek after, and Audibel leads the way again with Anthem XT.

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Hearing Loss

There are many reasons for having difficulty hearing and not all of them require a hearing aid to improve. If you or a loved one are experiencing any of the symptoms listed above, call our office to schedule a free hearing evaluation.

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Cleaning Hearing Aids

Remove your hearing aids at night and open the battery door. The biggest enemy of hearing aids is moisture. Sweat and daily grime can damage hearing aids. Today's instruments come with a moisture resistant casing and moisture resistant wiring but even they should get a little time to dry out any moisture accumulated throughout the day. By opening the battery door, air can ventilate the interior components and you don't waste battery power while it sits on the bedside table.

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Hearing Aid Problems

Hearing aids always seem to act up at the most inconvenient times. Here are some suggestions to help get you by until you can get in to see us.

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Loop Systems

Perhaps you have heard of the new home-wired receiver technology called "looping". This is the latest in hearing help for those who wear hearing aids featuring a "telecoil".

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Hearing Aid Tax Credit

The Hearing Aid Tax Credit has been reintroduced into Congress both the House of Representatives and the Senate offering high bi there's hope the bill will be considered as part of whatever health reform proposals emerge before the end of 2011.

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Lyric Hearing Aids

"At this time there are a number of "gimmicky" hearing products that companies are spending a fortune on to entice you to try them. The first that comes to mind is a product called the "Lyric". This is a small hearing device that is inserted deep into your ear canal.

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Hearing Aid Batteries

This is the second in a series of articles where Stuart will address your questions and items of interest as they come up. Currently, talk of a "Rechargeable Battery" for your hearing aids is at the top of everyone's list. Here, Stuart will give you a clear and honest assessment to the question:

Are rechargeable hearing aids as good as manufactures say they are?

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Lyric Hearing Aid

This is a question we hear regularly at Advanced Ear Care. Here Stuart will give some background on what the “Lyric” hearing aid is all about: “At this time there are a number of “gimmicky” hearing products that companies are spending a fortune on to entice you to try them. The first that comes to mind is a product called the “Lyric”. This is a small hearing device that is inserted deep into your ear canal. The company claims it will last 3-4 months withoutever having to change the battery or extract it from your ear.

The big attraction to this product is proclaimed ease of use. 85% of this product’s appeal is the battery issue. (However, I have yet to see a battery last three months). “One person I know had the battery go dead while on a trip and could not find anyone that handled the product to remove it for him. He had to continue wearing the device, causing an annoying earplug affect. This left him nearly unable to communicate with those around him for the remainder of his visit. Needless to say, he had it removed when he returned and has never worn it again.

“The circuit is an old-fashioned analog technology that we were fitting 10-15 years ago. I have done deep-in-the-canal fittings for patients and understand the strategy of getting the hearing device deep into the canal. This product idea is not anything new, the battery life claim being the exception. It cannot be worn while swimming, in a spa or steam room. Perspiration in hot weather causes difficulties and accelerated earwax causes itching which requires a visit to have the Lyric hearing aid removed for ear cleaning. There are reports that, for ear health, the Lyric has had to be removed for a time in order to let the ear “air out” as infection has occurred.

“The Lyric concept is designed with a “subscription” (think “contract” or “program”) attached to it. The idea is to sign up for an annual ubscription, giving you four device changes per year. At the end of the subscription period, you sign a new contract committing to the next twelve months at a hefty price tag of about $3300.00 EVERY YEAR. A traditional hearing aid can serve you well for a minimum of five years, and most people replace traditional aids every eight-to-ten years. If you do the math, you can see the striking cost comparison. For argument’s sake, using a six-year period, the Lyric will cost you just under $20,000 compared to $4-6,000. for traditional style of hearing aid.

For that kind of money, I can think of a lot of reasons to change my own battery. “I have seen ear canals torn up and bruised very badly on unsuccessful fittings. And even though the little “ear caps” you wear when you take a shower are very cute, they can fill with water during showering which can cause a “pooling” effect. Obviously, these conditions will rust and/or damage the battery and electronics. “I give kudos to the manufacturer for their advertising blitz. but great marketing doesn’t make this product help you hear better. Maybe enhancements will make it more appealing in the future and we can be more enthusiastic then Next month, I will talk about another highly promoted product: hearing aid that have rechargeable batteries.”

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