Buying Hearing Aids

Mary is a manager at a car rental agency. One day, because she had hearing loss, she didnt hear an approaching car and was not able to get out of its way in time. Luckily, she...

One of the scariest scenarios you can imagine if you suffer from hearing loss is not being able to wake up in case of a fire. That is indeed a scary thought and, unfortunately,...

There are essentially three levels of hearing aid technology. We refer to these as analog, digitally programmable, and digital.

Though it may not be obvious, it just makes sense when you think about it. The better you hear the more you earn throughout your life! And not just a little bit more earnings....

Nearly Half of Those Affected by Hearing Loss Have Not Sought TreatmentDenver, May 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Hearing loss is much more common than most realize and significantly impacts...

It might sound strange (OK, it does sound strange) but the science backs up the conclusion that a hearing aid can improve your sex life. Hard to believe? Check out this quote...

None of the 1,400 residents of Greenburg, Kansas, will forget the night of May 5, 2007. It was the night their small town was wiped off the map by a monster tornado. The...

Before you attempt to answer this question, think of another one: what does the phrase quality of life mean to you? And, do you even know how to define it? If you are a healthy...

Probably. If youve been shopping around for your first (or fifth) hearing aid, prepare for a bit of sticker shock. Even the basic, stripped down models will set you back $1500 and...

Various studies, including a survey conducted by Better Hearing Institute, a Washington D.C. area-based non-profit organization that educates the general public about the hearing...

I have had my aids for 2 weeks. I bought them on the internet and they were factory programmed. They work fine, but the feedback is hard to control. What am I doing wrong? Have you ever heard of Precision Ear aids?

Gordon Wilson has a big job ahead of him. As the Vice-President of Marketing for Oticon, one of the largest hearing aid companies in the world, hes faced with the daunting task...

Research Published in the Journal of the American Academy of Audiology Indicates Psychological, Social and Emotional BenefitsReston, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--An article published in...

Talk about good vibrations! The buzz among audiologists and other ear care professionals is that hearing aids can vastly improve the quality of your life.How? By sounds...

Somberset, NJ July 7 Oticon, Inc. introduces the new Oticon Amigo, an FM solution that is easier to use and more reliable than any other FM system on market. Amigo features...

Somerset, NJ October 3, 2005 -- Oticon, Inc. and Auricle Ink Publishers announce the release of a Spanish language abridged edition of The Consumer Handbook Hearing Loss &...

Vast majority are satisfied with hearing aids effectiveness in different listening situations, quality and clarity of sound and other measures.Alexandria, VA, September 6, 2005 -...

Where can I find an objective evaluation of the various hearing aids by manufacturer? I am getting sales pitches from different ones, andthey all say that theirs is the best. Consumer reports does not have this information. Any help will be appreciated

July 26, 2005, the Hearing Industries Association (HIA) contacted eBay, a popular online marketplace, requesting that the company discontinue the sale of hearing aids on its...

Yesterday, HIA asked the auction site eBay to stop the listing of hearing aids on its site. The action follows discussion by the HIA Board and with the dispensing about...

Introduction:Weve all heard about the guy that knows the price of everything, but the value of nothing? It turns out the price of things is not always linked to some val...

My audiologist recommended a directional microphone to help me hear better in noise. I thought this option was only available in the larger styles of hearing aids, but I would really prefer to wear a smaller hearing aid. What do you recommend?

Wind noise is more of an issue with a BTE hearing aid than with CIC hearing aid, but for many patients the difference is not that great.

Health & Human Services/Research in Communicative DisordersIntroductionAmong the best-kept secrets in healthcare today are the many necessary and attendant services available...

The process - from the hearing test to the hearing aid fitting. Click Here for more information.Click here to visit the Oticon website.