All hearing aids are powered by batteries, whether it’s a new battery that’s inserted into your hearing aid every time it runs out, or a rechargeable hearing aid battery that just needs to be placed on charge every time battery power is low. If you find yourself changing batteries a lot, or the battery life …
Digital hearing aids work by converting sound waves into digital signals, which can be processed and customised to the person’s hearing needs. Here is a step-by-step explanation of how they work: 1. Sound Reception: The hearing aid consists of a microphone that captures the sound waves from the environment. The sound is then converted into …
Hearing aids come in all shapes and sizes and with so many options to choose from, it can be a bit daunting to know which is the right option for your hearing needs. Below, we have put together an extensive beginners guide to the different types of hearing aids available. This will help you to …
Human beings are social creatures and communication is key to our interactions. Good hearing is imperative to give us the ability to catch the nuances and intonation of speech. Reduced ability to hear can lead to many social problems and lead to increased mental stress, and less interaction with others can have an enormous impact …
We are fortunate to be over 25 years into the digital revolution of hearing aids which has provided many improvements in longevity and hearing acuity. The old analogue hearing aids were large and cumbersome, had many weak points and were prone to failure. Moisture ingression was the biggest enemy and as circuits were hand built, …
Hearing loss can impact a person at any age from birth and it is important to diagnose and treat symptoms as early as possible in children. Early detection reduces stress for both children and parents and can greatly improve linguistics. Discover more about hearing loss in children in our guide below, and get in touch …
At South East Hearing Care Centres we’re proud to represent all the major global manufacturers of hearing aids. Each brand offers the choice of invisible hearing aids in their portfolios, but because each type offers different levels of technology and features, it can be confusing when you’re looking for your next hearing aid. To help …
There have been several studies carried out in recent years to ascertain and confirm the link between untreated hearing loss and dementia. We all know there is a certain amount of cognitive decline as we get older. There are many resources available online for anyone who would like to learn more about this connection, including …
Modern hearing aids really are marvels of technology and like all wonderful things, require some maintenance to maintain optimum performance. Repairs cannot only be expensive but down time without one, or both, of your hearing aids can be extremely frustrating. Surprisingly, the largest contributor to damage to hearing aids is ear wax which is slightly …
The level of hearing loss that requires a hearing aid can vary depending on the person and their specific needs. However, in general, hearing aids are typically recommended for individuals with mild to severe hearing loss. Mild hearing loss refers to difficulty hearing soft sounds, while severe hearing loss means struggling to hear even loud …