When you consider making public places accessible for individuals with disabilities, the obvious first image that comes to mind are modifications for wheelchairs. But what about accessibility for people with hearing loss? That is where hearing loops come in. Venues with hearing loops provide much clearer speech and sound directly to the telecoils inside hearing […]
Hearing aids are remarkably good at improving a person’s ability to hear, but when worn in a crowded atmosphere they can quickly overwhelm the wearer with unnecessary noise. Large, open spaces such as places of worship, auditoriums, movie theaters and concert halls can be especially troublesome. Hearing loop systems provide a simple solution to this […]
When you start shopping for hearing aids you will immediately come across many different designs to choose from including the receiver-in-canal (RIC). RIC hearing aids are related to the more prevalent behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aid, but they offer some benefits that BTE hearing aids cannot. This short article explores some of the key advantages and […]
Listening to a person who is sitting next to you in a quiet room is not the same thing as following a lively conversation around a crowded restaurant table. Many digital hearing aids come with various listening programs to help compensate for variations in listening environments. These listening programs give your hearing aid the flexibility […]
February 24, 2014 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
You’ll likely be exposed to numerous hearing aid styles and shapes when choosing a device for a loved one or for yourself, and one of the most common is in-the-ear (ITE). These tiny devices are made to fit in the lower portion of the outer ear, making them a comfortable choice for listeners with mild […]
February 14, 2014 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
Whether you are in a busy restaurant, on a congested subway platform, or walking along a well-traveled street, there are situations where the noise surrounding you is overwhelming. For the hearing aid users, the problem of background noise can be immense. It’s a big challenge to differentiate one sound from the background noise. Digital noise […]
January 23, 2014 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
A hearing aid can be an effective way to compensate for hearing loss. Each technological innovation delivers more features and functions in a more compact space. The directional microphone is one of these new features. This device allows its users to have a more natural listening experience, making it a popular addition to many modern […]
January 16, 2014 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
Completely-in-canal (CIC) hearing aids are the smallest of all the hearing aid choices. They are suitable for people with mild to moderately-severe cases of hearing loss and are distinct from other alternatives because they are custom fitted to the inside of your ear canal. CIC hearing aids offer several pros for the wearer, as well […]
December 16, 2013 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
Choosing the appropriate hearing aid can be difficult, particularly if you are unfamiliar with what makes one model different from the next. Read on to learn more about open fit hearing aids, a design that has been quickly growing in popularity among those with hearing loss. Open fit hearing aids have many similarities with behind-the-ear […]
December 9, 2013 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
Sadly hearing loss impacts numerous young ones, however the right style of hearing aid could have a very positive effect on their everyday life. However, the large variety of hearing aid variations and attributes to choose from can make selecting the right one challenging for many parents. Read on for more information on the styles […]
