Thursday, March 26, 2015

Can hearing loss be common based on someone's age?


There are many common myths regarding what will and will not help hearing loss.  In the past, many people with hearing loss in one ear, with a high frequency hearing loss, or with “nerve“ damage,  may have been told there is no help for their hearing.  This may have been the case many years ago, but with all of the modern advances in technology, nearly 95% of those with sensorineural hearing loss, can be helped with hearing aids.

As far as his hearing loss being “common for his age”, hearing loss of any degree is going to have an impact on his life, no matter what his age.  I do realize that well-meaning professionals tell this to their patients every day.  It is the impact of that hearing loss that needs to be addressed.  Several things to look for are:

  • Change in emotional and social behavior
  • Isolation and withdrawal from family or social activities
  • Frustration with communication situations

These behaviors can often be addressed by treating the hearing loss with the fitting of hearing aids.

While we are speaking of age, it is often felt that hearing aids make us look older.  Appearing older is clearly more affected by many other factors other than the hearing aids.  I have often felt that a hearing loss is much more obvious than the hearing instruments.
Hearing aids have an impressive list of potential benefits. Seek a second opinion if you were told there was no help. 







Life sounds great!  Enjoy every moment!





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Thursday, March 19, 2015

What makes Lyric extended wear hearing device so unique?



Lyric Hearing Aid - Certified ProviderThere are several things that make Lyric a unique hearing device.  It’s 100% invisible, provides effortless hearing and has natural sound quality.


100% Invisible

Lyric is placed deep in the ear canal, approximately 4 millimeters from the ear drum.  This allows for both the microphone and receiver (speaker) to fit in the ear canal.  It cannot be seen from any angle, at any time.  The programmable device is comfortably placed during a routine office visit.  It is not an implant and it can be removed with a special tool. 



Effortless Hearing

Lyric is the only hearing aid that can be worn without daily insertion or removal and there are no batteries to change.  It can be safely worn through daily activities such as showering, exercising, sleeping and talking on the phone. 



Natural Sound Quality;

Lyric uses the natural anatomy of the outer ear to direct sound to the microphone, where it is then amplified at the ear drum.  Because Lyric takes advantage of the ear’s anatomy, users experience natural sound quality and improved directionality and localization (the ability to hear where sounds come from).  Eighty six percent Lyric users agree that the sound quality is very good.

Click here to find a Lyric provider near you.


Life sounds great!  Enjoy every moment!






8897 Mentor Ave

Mentor, Ohio 44060
440-205-8848440-205-8848
Fax: 440-205-9818


 
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Thursday, March 12, 2015

What effects the life span of Lyric, the extended wear hearing aid?

Lyric Hearing Aid - Certified Provider      Lyric, the only extended wear hearing device, is worn 24 hours and day, 7 days a week.  Its unique design is the key to being able to leave it in the canal for 2-3 months at a time.

      Lyric is made of a bio-compatible material, similar to wound packing material used by surgeons.  It is designed with two soft foam seals that conform to the curves of the ear canal.  The battery is encased inside the device.  The device is coated with a special technology developed to protect it from moisture and earwax.   The Lyric design team, consisting of ENT physicians, audiologists, and engineers built the device around three key concepts: 

  • Sound Quality improves with proximity to the eardrum 
  • Many people with hearing loss are dissatisfied with their hearing aid options 
  • Many people with hearing loss want a hassle-free, invisible solution 

 
Moisture in the ear canal and ear wax build up are the two main factors impacting the longevity of the device.  The device worn by those with heavy ear wax build up or who perspire heavily, will likely experience about a two month life span.  When the battery runs out, your audiologist will replace it in a routine office visit. Phonak, the manufacturer of Lyric offers a complimentary 30 day trial with the device. Click here to find a Lyric provider near you.


Life sounds great!  Enjoy every moment!






8897 Mentor Ave

Mentor, Ohio 44060
440-205-8848440-205-8848

Fax: 440-205-9818













 
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Thursday, March 5, 2015

What is an extended wear hearing aid?



The instrument, called Lyric, is actually hidden deep inside of the ear canal and fits approximately 4 millimeters from the ear drum.  This is not an implant and it can be removed with a very small tool.  It is worn 24 hours a day.  It has a unique long-term battery that lasts for about 3 to 4 months.


A trained audiologist will place the Lyric (extended wear device) in your ear canal.  The instrument is programmed to your auditory needs.  Lyric works with the anatomy of your ear.  It takes natural sound and simply makes it more audible.  There is, therefore, no need for multiple settings and programs.  A magnet is used to control the volume and to turn it on and off.


Lyric is the first hearing device that can be worn effortlessly in almost any situation; i.e., talking on the phone, sleeping at night, exercising and even showering.  It is 100% invisible.  It cannot be seen from any angle, at any time.  It is generally so comfortable that you may even forget it is in your ear!


When the battery runs out, you simply return to your audiologist for a short visit, at which time it will be removed and replaced with a new instrument.  The advantage to this is you will automatically receive performance upgrades on the device and you have a hearing aid you do not have to maintain.  To find a provider near you click here.



Life sounds great!  Enjoy every moment!






8897 Mentor Ave

Mentor, Ohio 44060
440-205-8848440-205-8848

Fax: 440-205-9818





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