One of the first questions I ask a new patient is whether they have a history of loud noise exposure. Some say no, some mention hunting, while most brush it off as listening to loud music in their youth. But the truth is that, especially in our modern world, everyone is exposed to unsafe levels of noise at some point in their lives. While noise pollution is a major concern, most people don’t consider it in their daily lives. However, protecting your ears from loud noise is one of the best ways … [Read more...] about Announcing a New Choice in Hearing Protection
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A World of Infinite Hearing has Arrived
Every day, it seems like a new technological leap is being broadcast in our news feeds. At times it can be hard to keep up. Hearing aids have seen a similar rate of improvement in recent years. In fact, Phonak just released a brand-new hearing model in August. Read on for an overview of the new platform. Audéo Infinio The most significant change Phonak made from the prior generation is a brand-new microchip. This new chip has significantly faster processing speed, with the capacity to perform … [Read more...] about A World of Infinite Hearing has Arrived
Phonak Offers Hearing Aids that Respond to Motion
Phonak has a new hearing aid that is able to adjust sound input based on your motion! When you are walking, your hearing needs are not the same as when you are sitting in a chair talking to a friend. Speech sound while walking the dog with someone or hiking on a trail present unique challenges, which are now finally addressed. It is all based on your motion read by a chip in the hearing aid that is able to change the noise cancellation and the microphone settings in the hearing aids without any … [Read more...] about Phonak Offers Hearing Aids that Respond to Motion