There are various technologies and hearing devices for the deaf. For example cochlear implants, visual alert systems, FM systems, loop systems, accessible telephones and videophones. Plus, you'd be surprised to know that digital hearing aids can really help deaf people's understanding of the world around them.
ReadCurrent UK statistics show that 40% of people over the age of 50 have some degree of hearing loss. Age is the most common cause of hearing loss, due the natural wear and tear of the tiny hair cells in the inner ear, but there are other links too.
Hearing loss is usually a gradual process that people don't notice immediately, but it is important that you seek professional help as soon as you do. This will ultimately improve the success of your treatment and future hearing healthcare.
So your considering a hearing aid, but do you go Private or through the NHS? In this article, we explain the key differences to consider
ReadDespite offering similar purposes, hearing amplifiers and hearing aids are two quite different types of devices. Here we go through what these differences are that you should be aware of before deciding which one is right for you.
ReadHearing aids can be a valuable tool for individuals with hearing loss to improve their hearing and communication in their daily lives. For those with active lifestyles, it's important to find a hearing aid that is comfortable, reliable, and able to keep up with their activities. So, what do you need to think about?
ReadWhen you purchase hearing aids with us, it includes a lifetime of aftercare. This means that our hearing aid prices include all testing, fitting, programming, follow-up appointments and ongoing aftercare for the life of the hearing aids. There are no hidden surprises. This article focuses on the hearing aftercare services we provide.
When we refer to a product as 'Latest Launch', we mean it is the latest to be released on the market.
When we refer to a product as 'New', we mean that the product is the newest hearing aid model on the market.
When we refer to a product as 'Superseded', we mean that there is a newer range available which replaces and improves on this product.
When we refer to a product as an 'Older Model', we mean that it is has been superseded by at least two more recent hearing aid ranges.