Thursday, June 25, 2015

Does every one experience a positive change with hearing aids?

Yes, everyone who needs hearing aids will benefit.  Often times, people experience life changing results when fit with hearing instruments. I applaud you for taking the steps to improve your life.  When you recognize hearing problems and address them, life can be more fulfilling.  Studies show that those who use hearing instruments are active, productive, effective, joyful, successful and social. 

Almost 40 million Americans have difficulty hearing.  They are pushing the hearing industry forward.  Technology is advancing quickly.  Even over the past year there have been tremendous developments in hearing devices.  People with hearing trouble can do the things they love with the people they love.  

Today’s hearing devices allow you to hear from all directions and in all sorts of listening situations. This means people hear better in the situations they need to hear.  The instruments are digital, wireless and virtually invisible.  There are even extended wear devices that are 100% invisible, hassle free and are worn 24 hours a day 7 days a week for up to 4 months at a time.

The secret is taking that first step, acknowledging your hearing is changing. Then have a hearing evaluation.  Just like you, the sooner someone gets started, the sooner their life is improved. 


Life sounds great!  Enjoy every moment!

Jane Kukula, Au.D.Paula Webster, M.A.
8897 Mentor Ave
Mentor, Ohio 44060
440-205-8848
Fax: 440-205-9818
http://aacHEAR.org


Friday, June 12, 2015

Interesting facts about the ears


There is much more to ears than the part you can see on the side of our head.  Our ears help us detect sound.  Ears convert sound waves into nerve impulses that are sent to the brain.  While our ears pick up the sound, it is the brain that does the hard work of making sense of it all.  Here are few interesting things about the ears and hearing.
  • The middle ear contains the Eustachian tube which helps equalize pressure and drain mucus.
  • Ear infections are more common in children because of their developing immune systems and differences between their Eustachian tubes and those of adults.
  • The inner ear is found inside the temporal bone, the hardest bone in the human body.
  • The inner ear contains the spiral shaped hearing organ called the cochlea as well as the balance part of the ear.
  • Sounds waves are passed from air to liquid in the inner air. The inner air also contains tiny hair cells which react to sound waves, triggering chemicals that are sent to the brain as nerve impulses.
  • Abnormalities in the inner ear of humans can cause deafness.
  • Skin glands in the ear canal produce ear wax which helps protect the ear by lubricating it and cleaning it of dirt and dust.
  • Excessive ear wax can impair hearing, especially if it is pressed hard against the eardrum.
  • Ear wax normally comes out of your ear naturally so it’s not a good idea to try and remove it yourself unless it is causing health problems (best to see your doctor first).
I hope you find this helpful.  And Good luck with the paper.  


Life sounds great!  Enjoy every moment!

Jane Kukula, Au.D.Paula Webster, M.A.
 
8897 Mentor Ave
Mentor, Ohio 44060
440-205-8848
Fax: 440-205-9818
http://www.AdvancedAudiologyConcepts.com








What is an extended wear hearing aid?

Yes, Lyric is the only extended wear hearing aid available.  There are several things that make it unique.  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 is no need to change the batteries.  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.

To learn more or to see if you are a candidate for Lyric call 440-205-8848 for a complimentary consultation and 30 day trial.  

Life sounds great!  Enjoy every moment!

Jane Kukula, Au.D.Paula Webster, M.A.
 
8897 Mentor Ave
Mentor, Ohio 44060
440-205-8848
Fax: 440-205-9818