Hearing Aids
In my time working as an Audiologist I have seen significant advances in hearing aid technology. In a relatively short period of time, the industry has moved from hearing aids that were quite large, cumbersome and essentially “unappealing” which were adjusted by a screw driver with very basic filters in them (and didn’t sound that great), to highly advanced technology that is completely invisible to the human eye, can be adjusted over the telephone with a computer and more importantly, sound great!
My father, who has worn hearing aids for 15+ years (since his early 50’s), has been my greatest testament to the real benefits and significant improvements in current hearing aid technology; particularly in noise where he previously had the most difficulty hearing. This what he has to say about his experiences with hearing aids over the past 14 years to his most recent aids today.
“When I first started using hearing aids it was like I had my head in a bucket of water. The downside was that the aids amplified everything and were irritating to wear because of this. Also the battery unit at the back of my ears interfered with wearing my spectacles.
My new aids fit inside my ears and I don't even realise that I am wearing them (neither do other people). I like the fact that they fit perfectly and have several programs which I can choose from. The best program is called "high noise". I use this program when I am in a social group and it minimises extraneous background sounds so that I can really hear what people are saying to me.”
My new aids fit inside my ears and I don't even realise that I am wearing them (neither do other people). I like the fact that they fit perfectly and have several programs which I can choose from. The best program is called "high noise". I use this program when I am in a social group and it minimises extraneous background sounds so that I can really hear what people are saying to me.”
Phil Jackson
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Inner West Hearing offers a range of devices from the following reputable manufacturers:
- Bernafon
- Etymotic Research
- GN Resound
- Oticon
- Pacific Ears
- Phonak
- Signia
- Starkey
- Unitron
- Widex