WHICH HEARING AID SHOULD I BUY? Hearing loss affects one in seven Australians, and three out of four people aged over 70. Hearing aids won’t restore hearing but can make an enormous difference in being able to maintain employment and an active social life. A big question for anyone needing hearing aids is “Which hearing […]
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Episode 2: Which Hearing Aid Should I Buy? [Part 2]
In our last conversation we discussed how “which hearing aid to buy” will depend on what level of artificial intelligence best suits your lifestyle needs. Today we are going to discuss the different levels of technology in hearing aids. Hearing aid manufacturers have large Research and Development Teams working on ways to improve people’s ability to hear with their devices. This results in the development of the next “you beaut’ ” artificial intelligence MICRO CHIP which then becomes a new MODEL of hearing aid. The new MODEL of hearing is then made available to the public for purchase. But not everyone has the budget to buy the best “you beaut’ “ hearing aid, so the manufacturer will dumb down the microchip to allow lower price points of the same hearing aid. Therefore the new model of hearing aid will have a hierarchy of technology levels and corresponding prices. Which hearing aid you buy will depend on your lifestyle needs and budget. Sometimes your budget may over-ride your life-style needs!
Episode 3: BTE Style of Hearing Aid
In our last conversation we discussed how “which hearing aid to buy” in terms of technology level and budget. Today we are going to discuss the STYLE of your hearing aid. Within each TECHNOLOGY LEVEL and BUDGET, a model of hearing aid may allow you to choose a style of hearing aid. In the next 4 episodes we will discuss the 4 major styles, their pros and cons. Today we are looking at the largest STYLE of hearing aid, the BEHIND-THE-EAR or BTE for short. The BTE is in two parts: the actual hearing aid which sits behind your ear which is connected by tubing to a custom-made ear mould. This hearing aid has been around for many years, but is fitted less often than in your mother or grandmother’s time. The ADVANTAGES of the BTE are: It can provide the best benefit for severe-profound hearing losses, as it can house a large battery to drive the sound. The large […]
Episode 4: Open Fit Style of BTE Hearing Aid
WHICH HEARING AID SHOULD I BUY? (Levels of STYLE OF HEARING AIDS – Open Fit BTE) In our last conversation we discussed the Behind-the-Ear (BTE) and earmould STYLE of hearing aid. Today we are looking at the smaller BTE option, the Open Fit BTE. The Open Fit BTE is in two parts: the actual hearing aid which sits behind your ear which is connected by slim tubing to a custom-made shell or a disposable dome. The ADVANTAGES of the Open Fit BTE are: The slim […]
Episode 5: Custom Fit Style of Hearing Aid
WHICH HEARING AID SHOULD I BUY? (Levels of STYLE OF HEARING AIDS – Custom Fit) The final STYLE of hearing aid we’re going to discuss is Custom Made hearing aids. These are hearing aids that are CUSTOM MADE for your ear. To do this a silicon impression is made of your ear. This is a 5-minute procedure to obtain the ear’s INDIVIDUAL SHAPE. The ear impression is then used to make a CUSTOM FIT hearing aid by the manufacturer using a 3-D printer. Then the MICROCHIP, SPEAKER, AMPLIFIER, MICROPHONE and BATTERY HOUSING is fitted into this CUSTOM MADE shape. The final size of the CUSTOM FIT hearing aid is dictated by (1) the physical shape of your ear that is, HOW MUCH hardware can FIT in your ear; (2) your hearing loss SOoo the bigger the hearing loss, the larger size the SPEAKER needs to be; (3) your preference of size, for example the smaller CUSTOM aid size has very small batteries and need nimble fingers to physically manage them. A larger size may be preferable for those who have less movement or feeling in their fingers. The ADVANTAGE of CUSTOM FIT aids include the fact that…: No […]
Episode 6: RIC Style of Hearing Aids
Hello, and welcome to Hearing TV. My name is Phillippa, and today we’re talking about RIC hearing aids. Receiver in the canal aids, otherwise known as RIC, or RIE, are an excellent option for many reasons. The RIC Comprises a small hearing aid which sits behind the ear, to which is connected a speaker, or receiver, which goes into the ear. On the end of the receiver you can use either a […]
Episode 7: How The Ear Works
Hello and welcome to Hearing TV. My name is Merren Davies. In recent episodes we have been talking about Styles of Hearing Aids. But what if something has happened to your ear and hearing aids are of no help? Before we look further into this, let’s have a look at the human ear and understand […]
Episode 8: Bone Conduction Hearing Implants
Hello and welcome to Hearing TV. My name is Merren Davies. In the last episode we discussed how the human ear works. Today we are going to look at Bone Conduction hearing implants which are an option for people who cannot benefit from a conventional hearing aid. Some people cannot use a conventional hearing aid as their ear canal, ear […]
Episode 9: Middle Hearing Implants
Hello and welcome to Hearing TV. My name is Merren Davies. In the last episode we discussed bone conduction hearing implants. Today we are going to look at Middle Ear hearing implants which are another option for people who cannot benefit from a conventional hearing aid. Like the Bone Conduction Implant, the MIDDLE EAR implant has an internal part that is surgically implanted behind the ear, and an external part. The external part powers […]
Episode 10: Cochlear Implants
Hello and welcome to Hearing TV. My name is Merren Davies. In the last episode we discussed Middle Ear hearing implants. Today we are going to INTRODUCE the COCHLEAR IMPLANT. The cochlear implant could be described as the ULTIMATE SOLUTION for people who cannot benefit from a conventional hearing aid. To understand how the COCHLEAR IMPLANT […]
Episode 11: How Long Will The Hearing Aid Last?
A question we are often asked is “how long will the hearing aid last?” These days development of technology is very fast, so new hearing aids are being released all the time,. However, previous hearing aids won’t become obsolete just because there are new ones available. In fact, you can expect the hearing aids to […]
Episode 12: Do I Need Hearing Aids
Welcome to Hearing TV. I’m Stewart and today I’m answering one of the more common questions we get about hearing aids. One often asked question is, do I need 2 hearing aids. The answer is, if you have hearing loss in both ears, then yes you do. Think of it like wearing glasses – you […]
Episode 13: Hearing Aid Myth Exposed
Hi I’m Stewart, and today I answer another common question that we get about Hearing Aids. Sometimes people ask: “will hearing aids make my hearing worse?”The answer is no, correctly-programmed hearing aids will not make your own hearing worse. But, because listening and understanding people becomes so much easier with hearing aids…then, when you’re not […]
Episode 14: How Do I know If I Need Hearing Aids (or a Hearing Test)
Today we’re going to answer one of the most frequently asked questions about hearing aids. The number one question is how do I know if I need one? The first thing to do is to find out whether you have a hearing loss. If you find that you have to work hard to hear somebody, […]
Episode 15 – Tips for communicating with those with hearing loss
Did you know that one in six Australians have some type of hearing loss? And that doesn’t even include those of us whose hearing is just starting to deteriorate (so that we have more trouble than usual in noisy places) But there are other things we can do to improve our communication with others who […]
Episode 16: How To Communicate More Effectively If You Have A Hearing Loss
If you have hearing loss there are always situations where you have difficulty making out what someone is saying. If you want to avoid frustration for both of you, it pays to develop some good communication strategies. Not many people know instinctively how to communicate with someone with a hearing loss; they think they have […]
Episode 17: How A Cold Or Flu Can Cause (Usually Temporary) Hearing Loss
Everyone is familiar with the symptoms of a cold or flu, but did you know that those symptoms can include hearing loss? The hearing loss usually comes as a result of the congestion build up in the sinuses and ears. Like the other symptoms, the hearing loss is usually temporary but can add to the […]
Episode 18: Ways To Prevent Hearing Loss If You Are Sick
The ideal thing for your hearing health is to never get sick in the first place by following a sensible daily routine of healthy food, exercise & rest. However, if you do get sick there are ways to protect your hearing and your ears. First, take these steps to prevent getting a cold or flu […]
Episode 19: How To Clean Your In-Ear Hearing Aids
Your hearing aids are a big investment. It’s well worth taking a few minutes each day to clean them. Your ear canal produces earwax, which serves the purpose of protecting and lubricating your ear. But wax build-up is one of the main reasons why hearing aids need repairing. Wax clogs up the sound outlet and […]
Episode 20: Advice For Caring For Your Hearing Aid
Hearing aids are a significant investment, so we recommend you to learn how to clean and maintain them. The tiny marvels of technology operate in conditions that are far from ideal: the inside of your ear canals where they collect earwax and moisture. Regular cleaning, that you can do yourself, along with routine maintenance provided […]