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What if we had a really powerful computer to help us better understand speech in noise? Hearing aids can provide amazing improvements for understanding speech in noise. Still there are limitations: increasing levels of what you want to hear can bring up sounds you don’t want to hear. Even though digital devices have come a long way, we are still …
Introducing the new DryCaddy UV®, a next-generation hearing device dryer/sanitizer. Utilizing the most absorbent desiccant in this class, DryCaddy UV can help you avoid costly moisture-related problems with your hearing devices. UV-C light destroys 99% of viruses and bacteria, which can reduce itchiness and infections of the ear canal. The molecular sieve desiccant outperforms the more commonly used silica gel …
Most manufacturers are now using Lithium-Ion rechargeable batteries and, in the newest generation, they are much improved! While features don’t always make “better” hearing aids (clear speech comes first!) it’s great not to worry about changing small batteries. Easy to use rechargeable devices are wonderful if you have dexterity problems, arthritis, tremors or low vision. In this case, however, we …
We can’t think of a better Valentine’s Day present than lovely pink hearing devices. ? Enjoy hearing the Love, Donna! ? ~ Happy Valentine’s Day!
When a manufacturer says “we can’t fix it” we are happy to take on a challenge! Just a few years ago, this Starkey “Surflink” was a state-of-the art remote with bluetooth connectivity, a touchscreen, advanced hearing aid adjustments and even a wireless “zoom” microphone for better speech in noise. While obsolete by today’s standards, our patient found that “it did …
ADHEAR update: “I was able to use the same adhesive pad for over 10 days!” said Dr. Dokianakis who had been using this new technology. “No irritation and I almost forgot that it was there. I was expecting 3-7 days but the pad stayed on securely for 10 days and peeled off without any discomfort or irritation.” We are excited …
The first Fuel Cell Hearing Aid: No batteries to replace or charge! This may be one of the coolest new technologies and we are excited to be first to bring it to West Michigan! This fuel cell hearing aid gets energy from a methanol cartridge. Once the methanol meets the air inside the fuel cell, electrical energy is produced to …
No April Fools’ joke: Dr. Dokianakis is using the revolutionary Med-El ADHEAR bone conduction hearing device! “It’s an impressive new non-surgical option for better hearing but, before offering to my patients, I want to try it out myself,” said Dr. D. This device uses a small adhesive pad behind the ear and conducts sound through vibration: Stick. Click. Hear. “Days 1 to …
The wonderful Holland Concert Jazz Orchestra will be performing on 3/29 at Park Theater and it should be a fun concert! Did you know that some hearing devices handle live music better than others? With many, the limiting factor in enjoying live music is a limited input dynamic range. Essentially, the microphones can’t handle the louder peaks of music, resulting in …