E-Hearing Aids

Hearing aid technology is constantly introducing new products making hearing loss easier to cope with: smaller devices, clearer sound, and now a device that will record data and adjust to meet your hearing preferences. Siemens introduced the Centra hearing aid a few years ago that uses advanced technology to provide you with the best and clearest sound on the market. Sound smoothing technology reduces non-essential noises such as pen tapping or clanging dishes in order to enhance conversational sounds. This device is also programmed to record the volume adjustments you make when exposed to certain sounds and learns to automatically adjust to your preferences in similar situations. The Centra utilizes e2e wireless technology so that both hearing aids are balanced and sounds appear more natural, allowing you to tell from what direction a sound is coming. Another common issue addressed by this product, is the undesirable affects created by wind. The eWindScreen feature recognizes the presence of wind and adjusts to reduce its effects. This product also uses water-resistant technology to protect it from such things as sweat and humidity. In addition to water-resistant technology, the battery charger is designed to remove moisture collected on the device during the day. This feature helps prolong the life of the hearing aid so you get your money’s worth. (more…)

Hearing loss is certainly not a desirable problem to have, but fortunately, with today’s technology it can be easily treated, because the consequences of not doing so can be great. Over 30 million Americans suffer from hearing loss. The extent and degree varies, but hearing impairment is the 3^rd leading chronic health condition in this country. When hearing loss occurs, the brain no longer receives the amount of audio information that it needs and this can result in a reduction in one’s ability to understand speech. This is a symptom of hearing loss known as auditory deprivation. The good news is this problem is easily remedied with the use of a hearing device. It is important to see your doctor and get fitted for a hearing aid as soon as you begin noticing hearing loss in order to prevent auditory deprivation. Studies have been conducted to show that people experiencing hearing loss and let it go untreated have a higher likelihood of suffering from depression and social isolation than those who wear a hearing device to help correct the problem. (more…)