Hearing Aids can help your brain make sense of sounds and let you understand more with less effort. You will be less tired and frustrated, and you will have the energy to enjoy and take part in life around you. Read about the basic types below and scroll down further to read about useful accessories which can also make day-to-day living easier. Contact us to find out how to purchase these products.
Completely-in-the-canal (CIC) hearing aids are designed to fit entirely in your ear canal. They are cosmetically appealing with the hearing aid being virtually invisible.
Smaller than CIC hearing aids, Invisible-in-the-canal (IIC) hearing aids are the smallest on the market. They are often completely invisible once placed in the ear.
Slightly larger than completely-in-the-canal hearing aids, these are cosmetically appealing and can be manufactured with directional microphones to reduce background noise.
For ease of handling, these aids are larger than in-the-canal hearing aids with a streamlined shell. All parts of the device are contained in a casing that fills the outer part of the ear.
Also known as Receiver-in-the-ear (RITE), RIC hearing aids are by far the most popular hearing aid style on the market today. A very small hearing aid sits behind the ear. A thin wire runs from the aid into the ear canal. RIC hearing aids offer the advantages of a very small, cosmetically appealing size, with excellent sound quality and all the features of much larger hearing aids.
All parts of the aid are contained in a small plastic case that rests behind the ear. The case is connected to an earmold by a piece of clear tubing. This style is often chosen for young children for safety and growth reasons. This type of aid is the largest and most powerful available.
Hearing aids can be supplied with rechargeable batteries. Simply put the hearing aid in the charger nightly. No longer does one have to worry about inserting, removing and replacing batteries.
This device acts as a remote control for program or volume adjustments.
TV sound can be fed directly into the user’s hearing aids via a TV transmitter. Wearers can even adjust the TV volume individually.
This app works via the user’s smartphone to allow for volume and sound adjustments. It also relays and displays useful data.
Provides full hands-free audio streaming of phone calls and music with any Bluetooth smartphone. It also works as a remote microphone.
Custom headphones and stage monitors are unique to you and the way you enjoy your music. They provide excellent sound quality and a secure fit because they are custom made for your ears, using the latest audio advances.
Custom earplugs for musicians and swimmers are created specifically for you to pursue your passions safely and comfortably.
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