May 19, 2012

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Hearing Aid Quality: Improving Moisture and Wax Protection

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One of the most common problems with hearing aids is their ongoing exposure to moisture, wax and other foreign materials. Even brief exposure to these harsh environments can degrade and eventually interfere with proper hearing aid functionality. These issues may be accelerated for patients with more active lifestyles.

As a result, almost all hearing aids now contain some kind of water-resistant design to repel water, delaying or avoiding the detrimental effects of moisture. Starkey Hearing Technologies has developed a new protective hearing aid technology, called HydraShield®2, which not only improves upon existing water-resistant properties, but also adds resistance to waxes, oils and other liquids. Hearing care professionals and patients want hearing aids that are resistant to water, sweat, earwax and other foreign materials.

They desire hearing aids that work reliably in challenging environments and peace-of-mind in knowing that the sensitive electronics in their hearing aids are well-protected throughout years of ownership. In recent years, hearing aids have integrated water resistance to reduce corrosion and improve reliability. Unfortunately, water resistance did little to address the most common failure mode – the ingress of foreign materials, such as oils and earwax.

Through successful laboratory testing and actual patient experiences, HydraShield2 technology offers an effective and comprehensive solution, unrivaled in the industry. Not only does it optimize moisture protection through superhydrophobicity, but it also adds oleophobic surface properties. Together, these increase the longevity and durability of today’s hearing aids as well as add to patient satisfaction.

For more detailed information, download the brochure below

Hearing Aid Quality

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Wi Series – Wireless Hearing Products

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Introducing Wi Series by Starkey — the hearing aids designed to make listening easy and enjoyable again. Wi Series’ advanced features are engineered to:

• Reduce listening effort in noisy environments*

• Improve listening to music and TV

• Help phone calls sound better

• Not whistle or buzz

• Fit comfortably, customized for your ears

Wi Series is Starkey’s most advanced hearing aid on the market today. It features our latest noise reduction and speech preservation system, and virtually eliminates buzzing and whistling. It is designed to deliver incredible sound clarity even in the noisiest situations.

Wi Series can also stream stereo sound directly from your TV, radio or computer to your hearing aids. Now you can hear your TV or radio at the volume you want directly through your hearing aids — while those around you can listen at the volume that’s most comfortable for them. If you have been looking for the one hearing aid designed to make both conversations comfortable and TV and music sound like never before, you’ve found it.

For more detailed information, download the brochure below

Wi Series Patient Brochure

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Starkey Hearing Aids

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Starkey hearing aids provide a range of solutions for people with different hearing losses. They are designed to be comfortable while still being powerful. Furthermore, Starkey aims to make hearing aids that are highly personalized to each individual for their specific hearing loss and needs.

The hearing aids contain feedback management software to eliminate whistling and feedback that can be an issue with hearing aids. There are three lines of hearing aids: The S Series™, the Wi Series™ and SoundLens™. The Wi Series™ and S Series™ are discreetly designed and offer noise reduction and speech preservation. This ensures that wearer to experience the sounds that are important to them.

The Wi Series™ aims to make listening effortless and enjoyable and includes a range of wireless options that allow direct streaming from radios, stereos and televisions, amplifying the signals that you want to hear, and not distracting background noise. The S Series™ has strong performance for hearing when background noise is present. In addition to these discreet “Receiver in Canal” hearing aids, Starkey offers a line of custom products as well. The SoundLens™ is a custom-fit device that sits entirely in the ear canal; offering consumers a hearing aid that is undetectable by those around them.

Starkey recognizes the importance of accommodating for growth and so they offer changes in earmolds once or twice a year, while keeping the processing unit the same.

44630 Monterey Avenue #100 Palm Desert, CA 92260 (760) 610-0145

Dry and Store Dehumidifier Effectively Reduces Hearing Aid Repairs | Palm Desert CA

The Dry and Store dehumidifier for hearing aids and cochlear processors is designed to effectively fight the number one cause of sound distortion, short battery life and hearing aid repairs…moisture and ear wax.

44630 Monterey Avenue #100 Palm Desert, CA 92260 (760) 610-0145

Dry and Store Dehumidifier Effectively Reduces Hearing Aid Repairs


Dry and Store

dry and storeThe Dry and Store dehumidifier for hearing aids and cochlear processors is designed to effectively fight the number one cause of sound distortion, short battery life and hearing aid repairs…moisture and ear wax.

With a little extra time taken each night, you can protect the investment you have made in your hearing by removing your hearing aids, noise masker or cochlear implant processor and storing them in a Dry & Store dehumidifier. Overnight, this dehumidifier will effectively remove moisture and dry earwax while killing germs and deodorizing your hearing aids.

There are several models from which to choose including the:

Global II: This unit holds up to four behind-the-ear hearing aids, two ear-level cochlear implant processors or 1 body-worn processor.

Professional: A perfect unit for families of hearing aid users, this unit is divided into two separate compartments. It will accommodate four behind-the-ear hearing aids or two ear-level cochlear implant processors. It also has an easy-to-open drawer designed to be ergonomically correct for those with arthritis or other dexterity issues.

Zephyr: The choice for travel, the Zephyr holds two behind-the-ear hearing aids or one cochlear implant processor (ear-level or body worn style).

It’s easy to protect your investment in hearing aids by with Dry and Store!

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The 5 Most Commonly Asked Questions When Considering Hearing Aids

What Causes Hearing Loss?

The most common form of hearing loss is called “nerve deafness.” This comes as a result of the fact that the cochlea (inner ear) and auditory nerves do not properly transmit their signal to the brain.Other possible causes are prolonged exposure to loud sounds, aging, heredity, certain illnesses, and medications.

What should I do if I or a loved one suspects hearing loss?

The first step should be a professional hearing examination by a licensed specialist. This will help to determine the level and type of hearing loss, as well as what is needed in order to treat the hearing loss. Today’s modern hearing aid technology allows many hearing losses to be successfully corrected with a hearing aid. However, only about 25 percent of people who could benefit from the use of hearing aids actually do use them.

Which is the best brand of hearing aids?

There are approximately 24 worldwide hearing aid manufacturers, each producing exceptional quality products. Which brand is right for you will be determined by the results of your audiogram, your lifestyle, cosmetic requirements and your dexterity. Your hearing professional will select the brand only after selecting the type of circuit best suited for your individual hearing loss as indicated by your examination.

What style hearing aids do I need?

This is a personal choice which will be made between you and your hearing specialist. At Hearing Aid HealthCare, our approach is to discuss with you the physiological and cosmetic needs available to your individual hearing assessment and listening demands.

There are six primary styles:

1) the Intra-In-Canal (IIC), the newest and smallest style. They cannot be seen at all when worn.

2) The Completely-In-Canal (CIC), which is barely visible when worn.

3) The Receiver-In-Canal (RIC), which places the computer processor on top of the ear, with the receiver worn in the canal; these are practically unnoticeable when worn.

4) The In-the-Canal (ITC), which is slightly larger than the CIC.

5) The In-the-Ear (ITE), which fills the ear bowl.

6) The Behind-The-Ear (BTE), which is used with an ear mold worn in the ear bowl; this style is used when high-power output is needed.

How Much Do Hearing Aids Cost?

Hearing aid prices vary greatly, depending on several criteria, allowing them to be affordable to everyone. An entry level instrument will range from $600 to $1,200, and the premium instruments will range from $2,800 to $3,500 per hearing aid. The most common differences that affect pricing are the level of technology, style, performance, features, warranties and accessories.

At Hearing Aid HealthCare, we carry the full spectrum of hearing instruments to fit any lifestyle and budget. We are happy to demonstrate our hearing aids to help you experience the improvement in sound quality. We invite you to hear what you’ve been missing.

44630 Monterey Avenue #100 Palm Desert, CA 92260 (760) 610-0145

Heat and Humidity

PROBLEM: Heat + Humidity = A Hearing Aid’s Worst Enemy

SOLUTION:

hearing aidFREE Professional Dehumidifier Maintenance Service

FREE Cleaning and servicing of your hearing aids

FREE Personal Dehumidifier to use at home

FREE Demonstration of NEW Water- Resistant hearing aids

FREE Video ear canal Inspection

Call Us Today (760) 610-0145 to Schedule Your Complimentary Hearing Check Up!

At Hearing Aid HealthCare, we carry the full spectrum of hearing instruments to fit any lifestyle and budget.

We are happy to demonstrate our hearing aids to help you experience the improvement in sound quality. We invite you to hear what you’ve been missing.

44630 Monterey Avenue #100 Palm Desert, CA 92260 (760) 610-0145

Remember When Listening Was Effortless | Hearing Aid Evaluation


FREE Hearing Aid Evaluation!

If you’re one of the millions of Americans who can hear, but cant understand, act now! You’re missing a very vital part of your life. The first step to recovering your hearing is easy.

hearing-aid-evaluationFREE Ear Canal Examination

FREE Familiar Voice Test

FREE Baseline Audiogram

FREE Speech Understanding Assessment

Call Us Today (760) 610-0145 to Schedule Your FREE Hearing Check Up!

For more information, download the brochure about: Hearing Aid Evaluation

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Call Today to Protect Your Hearing Aid from Summer Heat


Protect Your Hearing Aid from Summer Heat

Summer Is Your Hearing Aids Worst Nightmare…

We are committed to helping you protect your investment by offering the following FREE services:

FREE Personal Dehumidifier to use at home

FREE Cleaning & Servicing of Your Hearing Aids

FREE Professional Dehumidifier Maintenance Service

FREE Hearing Aid Evauluation

FREE Demonstration of NEW Water-Resistant hearing aids

Please call 760-610-0145 to schedule an appointment to receive any of the above special offers!

For more information, download the brochure about How To Protect Your Hearing Aid

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Hearing Loss

Listen in as Jason talks about the four different hearing aid styles Hearing Aid HealthCare offers.

SoundLens
CIC
Canal Aid
Full Shell

44630 Monterey Avenue #100 Palm Desert, CA 92260 (760) 610-0145