Hearing Aid Advice

Both the Phonak Audeo Lumity and the Oticon Intent are premium hearing aids, making it tough to choose between them. These models come from two of the biggest hearing aid manufacturers, with Phonak Lumity released in 2022 and Oticon Intent in 2023. In this comparison article, we hope to help you decide which is better for your needs, loss, and lifestyle.

The two million people in the UK who wear hearing aids can still face challenges understanding speech in public places. What if I told you that a decades-old, widely available technology could remove all the background noise from the church and make the words of the minister immediately clearer? This is what’s possible with a telecoil.

Open fit hearing aids are simply the smaller or 'mini' Behind-the-Ear (BTE) and Receiver-in-the-Ear (RIC) hearing aid styles that that are fitted with an open-style dome. Although popular they are not the right for everyone and it's important to know if they are right for you. In this article, we briefly go through the pros and cons of this type of hearing aid, the sound experienced, as well as comparing an open fit to a closed one.

During winter, the cold temperatures and dry air can pose challenges for those who rely on hearing aids. Just as we take precautions to protect ourselves from the winter chill, it's equally important to ensure the well-being of our hearing aids during this season. Here we talk about how we can maintain and care for our devices during the colder months.

Hearing loss affects many people across the UK, this article explores the specific type known as low-frequency hearing loss. While high frequency hearing loss is more widely recognised, low-frequency hearing loss presents its own unique challenges. In this article we explore the causes, symptoms, impact, and treatment options associated with low-frequency hearing loss.

Hearing aids and earbuds are two very different devices that are designed to serve very different purposes. In this article, we will explore the differences between hearing aids and earbuds, and discuss the benefits and drawbacks of each.