Yes, Connect Hearing offers the latest hearing aid models from top brands like Oticon, Phonak, Starkey, and Widex. These devices feature advanced technology to improve sound clarity, adapt to different environments, and provide a more personalised listening experience. For example, Oticon's new Intent series uses 4D sensor technology to personalise the hearing experience by adjusting [...]
You may experience some of the following problems as you adjust to wearing your new aid. My hearing aid feels uncomfortable. Some individuals may find a hearing aid to be slightly uncomfortable at first. Ask your Hearing Care Professional how long you should wear your hearing aid while you are adjusting to it. My voice sounds [...]
If you have hearing loss in both ears and you are a hearing aid candidate in both ears, you should wear two hearing aids. You have two ears because you need two ears. If we try to amplify sound in only one ear, you cannot expect to do very well. Even the best hearing aid [...]
The most common complaint a hearing impaired person will say is “I hear you, but I don’t understand you.” You may have hearing loss if… You hear people speaking but you have to strain to understand their words. You frequently ask people to repeat what they said. You don’t laugh at jokes because you miss [...]
Most hearing aid dispensers in Ireland are members of I.S.H.A.A., ISHAA has represented Clinical and Diagnostic Hearing Aid Audiologists working in the private audiology sector across Ireland since 1987. In order to be a member of I.S.H.A.A. a member has to hold a recognised qualification to practice as a hearing aid audiologist. I.S.H.A.A. membership is [...]
Proper maintenance and care will extend the life of your hearing aid. Make it a habit to: Keep hearing aids away from heat and moisture. Clean hearing aids as instructed. Earwax and ear drainage can damage a hearing aid. Avoid using hairspray or other hair care products while wearing hearing aids. Turn off hearing aids [...]
Hearing aids take time and patience to use successfully. Wearing your aids regularly will help you adjust to them. Become familiar with your hearing aid’s features. With your Hearing Care Professional present, practice putting in and taking out the aid, cleaning it, identifying right and left aids, and replacing the batteries. Ask how to test [...]
Researchers are looking at ways to apply new signal processing strategies to the design of hearing aids. Signal processing is the method used to modify normal sound waves into amplified sound that is the best possible match to the remaining hearing for a hearing aid user. NIDCD-funded researchers also are studying how hearing aids can [...]
Hearing aids are generally not covered by health insurance, although some companies will have some forms of financing available. There is a grant of up to €1000 available under the treatment benefit scheme towards a set of hearing aids from the Department of Social & Family Affairs. We would be happy to help you apply for [...]
Before you buy a hearing aid, ask your hearing professional these important questions: What features would be most useful to me? What is the total cost of the hearing aid? Is there a trial period to test the hearing aids? What fees are non refundable if the aids are returned after the trial period? How [...]
