How To Successfully Travel With Hearing Aids
Monday, 18 February 2019
The sky’s the limit when you have your best possible hearing. And one of the questions we’re asked regularly at Value Hearing is how to successfully travel with hearing aids – especially if you’re planning to fly to your destination. If travel is in your plans, we have some helpful tips to make sure you
- Published in About Hearing Aids, Hearing Aid Batteries
Congratulations to Phonak – Edison Awards Finalist
Friday, 15 February 2019
Everyone here at Value Hearing congratulates the team at Phonak. The new Marvel hearing aids have been named a 2019 Edison Awards Finalist in the Consumer Electronics & Information Technology category. Since it’s release in late 2018, the Marvel range has been very well received by our clients. They are enjoying improved hearing with with its
- Published in About Hearing Aids, Bluetooth, New Technology, Phonak
What to expect from Bluetooth Hearing Aids
Wednesday, 13 February 2019
by Christo Fourie Bluetooth hearing aids certainly add an extra dimension to your hearing aid experience. They can add a lot of fun features such as the ability to stream your favourite music or podcast directly through your hearing aid. They even allow you to take calls on your mobile phone. With this added functionality
- Published in About Hearing, About Hearing Aids, Bluetooth, Hearing Aid Features, Hearing Aids, Oticon, Phonak, Resound
The Truth About Bluetooth
Monday, 11 February 2019
Some people concerned about mobile phone radiation also express concern about Bluetooth connectivity. We take a look Bluetooth technology and why you don’t need to worry about radiation. What Is Bluetooth? Bluetooth is a standard for the short-range wireless interconnection of mobile phones, computers, and other electronic devices. It operates on a radio frequency (yes, just
- Published in Bluetooth, Hearing Aids, Industry News, Lifestyle, New Technology
Can My Bluetooth Hearing Aids Get Hacked?
Monday, 11 February 2019
At Value Hearing, we get asked plenty of thoughtful questions from our clients about their hearing aids. Most recently, the questions have centred on Bluetooth technology. One has been on radio frequency radiation and now a client has asked a question about the cyber security of Bluetooth hearing aids. Before we get into that, first
- Published in About Hearing Aids, Bluetooth, Technology
What You Need To Know About Hearing Aid Insurance
Monday, 04 February 2019
Hearing Aid Insurance My rabbit ate my hearing aid… Well, I was eating cashews in bed while watching something on TV. I took my hearing aid out and the next thing you know… Don’t worry, at Value Hearing, we’ve heard them all. We can quickly get you refitted with new hearing aids to make sure
- Published in Hearing Aids, Insurance, Ongoing Care, Value Hearing
Famous people who wear hearing aids
Monday, 21 January 2019
Veteran rocker Phil Collins is currently impressing audiences around Australia with a high energy show featuring his major hits. But there is something that you may not know about Phil – he wears a hearing aid, which is proof that hearing loss doesn’t have to hold you back! The Grammy and Oscar-winning songwriter, singer and
- Published in Hearing Aids, Lifestyle
Reduce clinic visits without sacrificing outcomes
Monday, 21 January 2019
If you’ve been using hearing aids for a while, you’ll know that they need some attention from time to time. If you haven’t, then you need to be aware that the initial settings on your hearing aid won’t necessarily be the same settings a year or two down the track. There are several reasons for
- Published in Bluetooth, Hearing Aids, New Technology, Ongoing Care, Technology, Trouble Shooting, Value Hearing
Do I really need such an expensive hearing aid?
Thursday, 03 January 2019
Navigating the maze of options and choices that make up the hearing industry in Australia is no easy task. Despite this difficulty, thousands of individuals, just like you embark on their own journey to find their best hearing solution each and every day. At one point or another, you will find yourself undergoing a hearing
- Published in Choosing a Hearing Aid, Hearing Aids
Bluetooth Hearing Aids
Wednesday, 02 January 2019
Arguably, the most significant development in hearing aid technology over the last few years, has been direct connectivity between hearing devices and mobile phones. Bluetooth has been a longstanding feature of hearing aids but has previously required a ‘middle man’ device worn on the user to connect the two technologies. With the development of direct