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Widex Zen Therapy uses sound therapy, counseling, amplification, and stress reduction to manage tinnitus. Zen fractal tones help retrain the brain’s limbic system without masking tinnitus. Widex Zen Therapy is available both through hearing aids and a smartphone app for non–hearing aid users. Tinnitus is...
ReSound is a Danish hearing aid manufacturer that was created more than 70 years ago. ReSound is known as one of the most visionary and technologically advanced companies in the hearing aid market and has been responsible for a few hearing aid firsts. Some of...
When you invest in hearing aids, the hope is that they will last indefinitely. But the fact of the matter is they last between three to seven years. This is because the technology nowadays is so advanced it’s almost like having a tiny computer in...
Communication is the exchange of information between individuals. Meaningful communication keeps people connected and allows for mutual understanding and human connection. The field of communication sciences and disorders is made up of professionals who share the common goal of improving an individual’s quality of life...
Hearing tests are essential for evaluating an individual’s auditory ability. These tests measure the range and sensitivity of hearing, helping to identify any hearing loss or impairment. Frequencies play a crucial role in hearing tests, as they determine the pitch of sounds. The tests usually...
When people think about hearing aids, they usually picture the small devices that sit in or behind the ear and make sounds louder. But not all hearing aids work that way. For some people, especially those who can’t use traditional aids due to chronic ear...
Exostoses is a medical term for a benign overgrowth of bone in the ear canal. The extra bone formation occurs in the inner ⅓ of the ear canal, and typically occurs after several exposures to very cold water. These bone growths are typically seen in...
Oticon electronic hearing aids have been around since the very beginning… literally. Oticon produced the world’s very first electronic hearing aid in 1904 and they have been at the forefront of hearing aid technology ever since. Oticon is part of a larger company, Demant A/S,...
Sensorineural hearing loss, also commonly known as “nerve loss” or “nerve deafness,” is the most common type of hearing loss accounting for more than 90 percent of hearing loss in people who wear hearing aids. Sensorineural hearing loss is a result of damage to the...
Most hearing aids on the market today are moisture-proof or water resistant and not completely waterproof. A waterproof hearing aid is one that can remain immersed underwater for an indefinite period of time and continue working. Even those hearing aids that are described as waterproof...
Understanding conductive versus sensorineural hearing loss is essential for proper treatment. Conductive hearing loss is caused by blockages or problems in the outer or middle ear and is often reversible, while sensorineural hearing loss involves damage to the inner ear or auditory nerve and is...
Stay up to date on the latest hearing aid technology with insights and reviews of the newest models from the top hearing instrument manufacturers.
Oticon Zeal hearing aids were designed to provide reliable hearing support with straightforward technology and...
Phonak Infinio Ultra and Ultra Sphere hearing aids represent the newest generation of Phonak’s advanced...
ReSound ENZO IA hearing aids are specifically designed for individuals with severe to profound hearing...
Starkey Omega AI hearing aids represent the latest advancement in Starkey’s line of intelligent hearing...
