Choosing a hearing aid that will work best for you
Saturday, 03 March 2018
Choosing a hearing aid that will work in quiet and in noise seems to be an issue that most hearing aid users battle with, even those with decades of experience. Part of the problem comes from how hearing aids are currently selected as well as retailer bias. Around 80% of clinics in Australia are owned
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How do I know if a hearing aid will work for me or not?
Monday, 04 December 2017
I was recently asked this exact question by a prospective client, who has had no previous experience with the hearing industry. After giving it some thought, I realised that this is actually quite a good question and one that passes someone with years of experience in the industry by as we often are blinded by
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Two ears are better than one: why hearing professionals recommend two hearing aids
Tuesday, 11 October 2016
When discussing hearing aids, I’m often asked: “Do I need two hearing aids? Why can’t I just wear one?” It’s a great question, and certainly one hearing aid is going to provide more benefit than none. However, in most cases two hearing aids (binaural fittings) are required to get the best outcome. Wearing one
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When a Hearing Aid isn’t actually a Hearing Aid
Wednesday, 24 August 2016
Opportunists alert! There has been much publicity around the state of the hearing industry over the last two years and the high prices some clinics charge for their hearing aids. While this is true in many cases, it is not a complete picture of the industry. It has also opened the door for a few
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Discreetly improving your Hearing in Noise
Tuesday, 15 March 2016
Improvement of hearing in quiet DOES NOT equal an improvement in noise Improving your hearing in quiet with hearing aids is quite easy as long as your brain is able to interpret amplified speech. Audiology has been able to do that with decent amplification for years, if not decades. The industry is so good at
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The Quality difference between various hearing aid technology levels
Monday, 25 January 2016
Hearing aid technology levels are arbitrary levels set by suppliers and hearing aid retailers to separate hearing aids into different performance and hearing aid price categories. Different manufacturers have different levels and some have fewer or more levels. At Value Hearing & Tinnitus Solutions, we use 5 different levels to group different manufacturer’s technology into. They increase
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The pros and cons of very small hearing aids in your ears.
Thursday, 14 January 2016
Many people want the smallest, best, cheapest and most reliable hearing aids all in on product. Unfortunately, such a single product does not currently exist. Small hearing aids such as completely-in-the-canal (CIC) or the newer, smaller Invisible-in-the canal (IIC) devices are very popular in the client’s mind, but they do come with some caveats,
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Can Hearing Aids Cause Further Hearing Loss As It Makes Things Louder?
Monday, 27 April 2015
Not if they’re properly fitted by a qualified professional. Properly fitted hearing aids don’t just crank up the volume on everything, they increase it in those areas where you have a hearing loss. Think of them as your own personal graphic equaliser, increasing the volume where you need it most. But they also amplify different
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Smaller Isn’t Always Better (When It Comes To Hearing Aids)
Monday, 30 June 2014
A common misconception about hearing aids is that they are big and ugly. However, with advancements in technology, there are now more options than ever before when it comes to hearing aids. In fact, most people are pleasantly surprised when they see just how small and discreet a hearing aid actually is. Despite this, some
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New Options When You Just Don’t Want It (Hearing Aids) Seen
Tuesday, 10 June 2014
The hearing aid industry has undergone some major changes in the last few years, not only in terms of technology, but in terms of available styles as well. Until recently, ‘invisible’ hearing aids referred to the completely-in-canal (CIC) style hearing aid which, while discreet, can’t technically be called invisible. Recent years have seen the evolution
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