As part of your Hearing test, an assessment of your lifestyle will be completed. This is done through a combination of questioners and objective data collection from a trail of hearing aids. The latest hearing aids have the ability to record the environments that you frequent like conversation, music, small groups, office etc. This information is invaluable in helping us all select the most appropriate hearing aid technology that will provide the best solution for you. Manufactures design hearing aids at levels to suit the least to the most demanding sound situations and your wallet.
It has been assumed incorrectly that as we get older our hearing demands decrease and we don’t use our ears as much, the latest research dismisses this think. If you’ve always liked a good chat, you are more than likely to continue this practise well in to your twilight years. I can think of a few people in this category.
Receiver In the Canal
Receiver In the Canal (RIC) are the most popular style of hearing aid available, they are small and discreet and come in a range of designs and colours
They are an ideal choice for the first time wearer as this style gives a more natural sound. Bluetooth streaming to your Mobile Phone or TV can easily be fitted to give exceptional clarity and convenience.
In The Ear
In The Ear (ITE) hearing aid can provide a lot of power and handles moderate to severe hearing losses with ease. It is even suitable for people with poor dexterity or requiring long battery life.
Direction microphones have been proven to be one of the best was to hear better in crowded rooms to reduce the impact of Background Noise.
In The Canal
In The Canal (ITC) custom made hearing aids sit in the shell of the ear and are comfortable, discreet, and powerful enough to handle a wide range of hearing losses.
Having a hearing aid with multiple programs will allow you to hear better when listening to Music, TV, Meetings, Restaurant or Entertaining.
Completely In the Canal
Completely In the Canal (CIC) hearing aids sit inside the ear canal, making it all but invisible. They use custom made moulds of the inside of your ear, making them extremely comfortable and secure.
Stop or reduce unsoundly Whistles with Feedback suppression
Invisible In the Canal (IIC)
Invisible In the Canal (IIC) are the most discreet hearing aids available, the hearing aid sits inside the ear canal, making it all but invisible.
This hearing aid can only be fitted by an approved individual. Use the latest in environmental adaption to allow the user to hear Clear Speech in the most challenging of places.
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