Articles on Hearing Aids

Moose, of the Bullwinkle variety, are known to have excellent hearing. They can pick up a mating call from up to two miles away. That's pretty good, don't you think?...

History shows that technology – any technology from locomotives to hearing aids (yes, hearing aids) - chugs along at a fairly steady pace. And then, something or someone...

Hearing aids are available in more styles and sizes than ever before; thanks to miniaturization of electronics and a new focus in the hearing industry on style and design. Now, more and more people can wear tiny, nearly invisible models.

A broad range of technology and a whole host of features are available in each hearing aid style. The cost of hearing aids depends on the type of technology and the number of features the instrument has, and not necessarily on the style selected.

Results of more than fifty years of research in acoustics and the auditory system have proven clear advantages of wearing two instruments, and disadvantages of wearing one when two are needed. The auditory system is wired to use input from both ears.

Some common questions about hearing aids and how to use and care for them. Are hearing aids easy to care for? How often do I need to change batteries? Do hearing aids include a warranty? Can I try before I buy?

Digital hearing aids are miniature electronic devices that sit in or on the ear, and selectively amplify and process sounds. All hearing aids contain one or more microphones, an amplifier, a receiver or speaker and a battery, or power source.

Hearing aids are smaller, more comfortable and more effective - than ever before. Satisfaction with new hearing aids is at an all-time high of 90%. Basic models are light years ahead of the most advanced models from a few years ago.

It isnt hard at all to spend $10,000 on a pair of high-end hearing aids these days. Thats a whole lot of money.Then there are low-end, entry-level devices that are unattractive...

Siemens is recognized as one of the premier designers and makers of quality hearing aids so it was more than a little surprising when the company let fly a press release...

In 2003 a new hearing aid was launched that began a new era in hearing care. SeboTek Hearing Systems introduced the Pac Voice-Q, the first receiver-in-the-canal hearing aid. This...

Youre losing your hearing. If youre a 16-year-old with an ear bud permanently attached to your ear canal, youre losing your hearing. If you mowed the lawn all your life without...

You can never be too cool. Even if youre 80, who cares? You can still show off, stand out and throw a little attitude around with the introduction of the Siemens Vibe...

Sonic Innovations ion 200 Open-fit microBTE Look at it. Its tiny. Its part of the ion+ product line from Sonic Innovations, one of the leading hearing device makers known inno...

Wireless hearing aids. Cool.Why? Because we live in a wireless world. You may not be plugged into the grid yet but, rest assured, your 10-year-old grand-daughter is with a cell...

Feedback: An introduction to that annoying, head-ache inducing, screeching sound produced by your hearing aid. With tips to solve the problemThis is one reason so people are...

You dont usually think about power when shopping for your first hearing aid, or a replacement for Old Faithful the device youve used for the past decade. You think comfort,...

When it comes to hearing aids, size does matter and world-renowned ReSound, manufacturer of quality hearing devices, has hit the teeny-tiny bulls-eye with the introduction of the...

One of the challenges of the developing world is reconciling the need with the limited financial resources. While there is a great and growing demand for hearing aids,...

Can you imagine not hearing the chirping of the birds, voices of your loved ones, or your favorite songs? How would you feel if you could not hear any sounds that connect you t...

Bernafon is well-known for the quality of its Swiss-made hearing devices devices known worldwide to deliver quality sound, high functionality and ease of use. Now, with introd...

Holy cow!It sure doesnt look like a hearing aid. Designed by Ms. Sun Kyung Sunwoo, a student at the University of Technology, Sydney, Australia, and winner of Dysons Australian...

Wearing a hearing aid is as much fun as a root canal or at least thats what most people think. Big, clunky things with lots of wires, howling feedback and constant from...

Deidre Downs is quite a remarkable person. First, shes Miss America 2005. Thats an accomplishment. Second, she experiences hearing loss and has worn hearing aids since she in...

With the advent of wireless, digital technology, a la Bluetooth wireless computer networks and the ever-present cell phone, designers of hearing aids have been able to make major...