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 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 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 11: How Long Will The Hearing Aid Last?
Episode 8: Bone Conduction Hearing Implants
EPISODE 8 FOR HEARING TV What is a Bone Conduction hearing implant? 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 […]
Episode 10: Cochlear Implants
EPISODE 10 FOR HEARING TV What is a COCHLEAR implant? 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. […]
Episode 9: Middle Hearing Implants
EPISODE 9 FOR HEARING TV What is a Middle Ear hearing implant? 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 […]
Episode 7: How The Ear Works
EPISODE 7 FOR HEARING TV : 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 […]
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 5: Custom Fit Style of Hearing Aid
6 of 10 FAQ FOR HEARING TV 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 […]
Episode 4: Open Fit Style of BTE Hearing Aid
4 of 10 FAQ FOR HEARING TV 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 […]
Episode 3: BTE Style of Hearing Aid
3of 10 FAQ FOR HEARING TV WHICH HEARING AID SHOULD I BUY? (Levels of STYLE OF HEARING AIDS – BTE) 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 […]
Episode 2: Levels of Hearing Aid Technology
2 of 10 FAQ FOR HEARING TV WHICH HEARING AID SHOULD I BUY? (Levels of TECHNOLOGY) 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!
Hearing TV – Episode 1: Which Hearing Aid Should I buy
1 of 10 FAQ FOR HEARING TV WHICH HEARING AID SHOULD I BUY? (INTRO) 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 […]
Popular Hearing Device Feb 2018
February 2018 saw the wide release in Australia of the first in the world ‘MFi‘ (Made For iPhone/iPad/iPod) cochlear implant speech processor – the ‘N7′ (Nucleus 7). Cochlear’s N7 device can stream phone calls, videos, music and entertainment from a compatible Apple device – without the need to carry additional accessories. The additional benefits compared […]
Popular Hearing Aid Jan 2018
In January 2018 we saw a number of people who wanted a small, invisible hearing aid that fitted into the ear canal. Therefore the most popular hearing aid we fitted in January 2018 in our Sydney offices was the Phonak Virto Titanium. This completely-in-the-canal (CIC) hearing aid protects the electronics inside with a very thin but strong outer […]
Popular Hearing Aid Dec 2017
December 2017 was a busy month as people wanted to ensure they could hear friends and family during the festive season. The most popular hearing aid we fitted this month in our Sydney offices was the Oticon Opn 1. This is a premium hearing aid that streams phone calls and audio directly from an iPhone. […]
Discount Hearing Aid Batteries Sydney
Last year we began our Hearing Aid Battery Club and it is very popular! As a Club member you get access to cheap hearing device batteries at the low price of $3 per packet or $30 for a box of batteries Want to join? Here you can beat the big names and get discount hearing […]
Introducing Cochlear Nucleus 7 iPhone Sound Processor
In September the collaboration between Apple and Cochlear recently launched a big step up in the world of hearing implant / hearing aid technology. The Nucleus 7 has a sound processor which connects your iPhone to your hearing implant. As part of the standard Apple Accessibility features it can then run with any Apple device […]
Link Between Dementia and Hearing Loss
Connections between loss of hearing and brain health have been put under the microscope recently showing a considerable risk of dementia developing when midlife hearing loss is left untreated. One in six Australians have hearing loss which can start at any time in life but is particularly common in older adults. Approximately one in three people […]