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One in Seven Middle-Aged Adults Has Hearing Loss
03-21-2011Researchers in Madison, Wisconsin have discovered that 14% of middle-aged Americans have some sort of hearing loss. For those aged 48 to 59, that percentage jumps to around 20%, and for those 80 years old and older, the percentage skyrockets to 90%. The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health research study included 3,285 subjects from 21 to 84 years of age.
Siemens Motion 501
04-13-2010I've had three different hearing aids in my life, and the Motion 501 ITE is the best and most comfortable out of all of them. It isn't very hidden on my ear, but it is quite stylish. My hearing loss isn't severe, so I wasn't in need of something too strong. If you have severe hearing loss this many not be the one for you. I have it on the second to highest setting and it is perfect for me. If you are looking for an everyday hearing aid I would recommend this one.
Promising Hearing Aid Trends
01-24-2011
Towards the end of 2010 Phonak, Unitron, Audina and Siemens released new hearing aid products with very promising trends: smaller in size, multiple functions, wireless and with bluetooth technology. Here are their top products.
Phonak unveiled the Audeo SMART, which is the smallest wireless hearing aid on the market. It is worn behind the ear, supports wireless connection, and can be used with devices such as telephones, TV’s, PC, and MP3’s. This style was created for more independent people.
They also presented the Phonak Audeo MINI, which disappears completely behind the ear, and reviews say it’s “so attractive it is almost a shame to hide it behind the ear”.
The Click'nTalk Wireless link by Phonak is a wireless transmitter for mobile phones that turns hearing instruments into a wireless headset. Using the Phonak HiBAN (Hearing instrument Body Area Network) link, Click’nTalk streams phone calls in digital quality to both hearing instruments simultaneously. No charging, no programming is required – the user just clicks it on and enjoys the best quality sound.
These three Phonak products also won on the last IF (International Forum Design) Awards, which have been a reliable indicator of design and quality for products since 1953.
Audina took a different approach and launched the Xtreme Canal Option, which is a custom In-The-Ear (ITE) Digital Hearing Instrument with Feedback Cancellation.
Siemens has two options, Tek and miniTek. The miniTek was designed for a more modern look, with a discreet one-button operation. The Tek, on the other hand, focuses more on usability, and features a large ergonomic display. They both provide wireless to your hearing aids “for a clearer, easier listening experience”. Both have features such as wireless connection, audio signals, enhanced speech clarity and sound balance.
Unitron introduced Moxi™ 3G – the new era of performance in open-fit instruments. With wireless Canal Receiver Technology, Bluetooth®, and plenty of other features, Moxi™ 3G offers functionality combined with elegant design. Moxi 3G also uses SmartFocus™ Technology, which provides a superior listening environment.
All these different solutions have one common goal: absolute patient satisfaction. They are modern, sleek and comfortable.
Hearing Loss and Dementia
03-30-2011Researchers are calling for “critically needed” “rehabilitative strategies” for confronting a newly discovered association between hearing loss and the progression of dementia.
How to be a smart hearing aid buyer
03-18-2011
Many people have a misconceptions about hearing aids and believe there is no solution to their hearing problem. Consumerrespots.org conducted a national survey of 1,100 people who bought hearing aids in the past three years, and lab-tested the features of 44 hearing aids to learn more about the following challenges.
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