GN ReSound has announced their newest device and they are looking to shake the way the hearing device world approaches hearing aid fitting. Hearing devices generally all have a similar shape, and approach to sound gathering, with some exceptions such as devices that fit in the canal. Most devices that fit behind the ear have a couple, or more, microphones on the device facing behind the ear which gather sounds around the wearer and process that information before amplifying it into the receiver which is fit into the ear canal. Most of the devices process this information to also help determine what direction the sounds are coming from to better orient the wearer.
ReSound has decided to go a new route with their new ReSound ONE by introducing “Microphone & Receiver-In-Ear design” (M&RIE). This new speaker wire design places a microphone on the receiver end, the part that fits into the ear canal. This approach is designed to allow a hearing devices wearer to experience sound similarly to how nature intended, a more organic approach, by allowing the pinna, the outer ear, to catch sound waves and direct them to this microphone. The devices will still have the microphones that sit behind the ear, but the one inside the ear will help direct sound to create a more natural feel to what comes out of the receiver. This is possible because GN has created a new way to manage feedback, the “Digital Feedback Suppression (DFS III). They have combined this with a new chipset for sound processing that GN has deemed their most power yet. In a study done by GN ReSound it was found that 70% of people with a mild to moderately sloping hearing loss preferred the sound of the M&RIE setup as compared to the traditional omnidirectional settings when using the Resound ONE. 57% preferred the M&RIE when compared to Resounds Spatial Sense. The study also found that those using the M&RIE had less error when tested for localization than those fit in a traditional behind the ear methods. The sources will be listed below; I strongly recommend looking into the ReSound ONE. We are excited to see how the new system performs and to see how well the M&RIE works in our office. The ReSound ONE releases on August 27th of 2020. Sources
Dementia is one of those words that at once pulls the strings of one’s heart while also striking fear in the back of one’s mind. The sadness of a loved one unable to always remember a name and the concern that that will one day be you are feelings that many have faced, and do face, daily. Around 50 million people around the world currently have dementia, and that figure is likely to triple in just 30 years’ time. Unfortunately, there is very little that can be done for dementia and Alzheimer’s once the cognitive loss has set in. Because of this, preventative measures are looked at as an alternative. There are quite a few aspects of life that can be altered to reduce the risk, and maybe push back the onset, and hearing loss is the most significant risk factor that can be modified to help manage the risk.
Hearing loss comes with many obstacles which should be managed to improve life and retain cognitive function. When one loses their hearing, they tend to stop doing hearing related activities and withdraw from public interaction, and this causes the brain to be used less, and even results in depression. Social isolation, physical inactivity and depression are all major modifiable issues when managing risk for dementia, and managing hearing loss is the most consequential, possibly reducing risks by up to 9%, especially when addressed in midlife, ages 45-65. In the last article review it was noted that putting off treatment of hearing loss could costs one up to, and exceeding, $22,000 on extra healthcare costs over 10 years, but not seeking help for your hearing health could result in an even greater threat: cognitive loss leading to dementia. Consult your doctor and have regular hearing exams to help manage your loss and those difficulties accompanying it. Hearing loss affects more than just you, and it is more than just not hearing every word someone says. Be proactive in your health care and seek treatment as soon as possible. References
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Thank you for serving our country and protecting our freedoms. We are opened on Mon, Nov 11th. If you need hearing services, please give us a call at (406) 586-0914, we will be happy to help you with your hearing needs. New research into the “ringing in the ears” condition known as tinnitus points to an alarming level of early hearing damage in young people who are exposed to loud music. The researchers interviewed and evaluated 170 students between 11 and 17 years old, learning that nearly all of them engage in risky listening habits, favoring loud music at parties, in their vehicles and on their personal listening devices.
It is common after listening to loud music to experience tinnitus for the next day or two, and more than half report that it has happened to them. Alarmingly, more than a quarter of the subjects are already experiencing persistent tinnitus, which generally affects people over 50. This brief tinnitus is an early warning sign of vulnerability to the damaging effects of noise exposure on the neurons that transmit sounds to the brain. While some other forms of hearing loss can be repaired, such nerve damage cannot be reversed. The only sure solution is prevention. To that end, developers have created smartphone applications and other devices that help young users – and their parents - to insure that young ears do not exceed their safe “Daily Sound Allowance” (DSA). By tracking the listening habits of users, these applications are designed to never let users exceed their DSA and to prevent them from exposure to harmful levels of listening. For more information, visit www.limitear.com. If you have youngsters in your life, be aware of the significant and permanent damage they may be doing to their hearing. While they may be our potential customers of tomorrow, we would vastly prefer to see them practice safe listening habits today. Need a good pair of custom hearing protection devices, give us a call at 406-586-0914 to schedule an appointment with our doctors of audiology. Adapted from “Increase of Tinnitus in Teens Indicates Early Hearing Damage” hearingreview.com 6/16 When stressed by loud sounds, the hair cells in your ears undergo metabolic changes that can make them more vulnerable to free radicals, according to Jackie Clark, a professor at the University of Texas at Dallas. Fortunately, studies show that some nutrients can help protect these hair cells.
Need to get your hearing tested, give us a call today at 406-586-0914 to schedule an appointment with our doctors of audiology. :) Adapted from “Now Hear This”, Newsmax, 06/17 Wondering about the different types of hearing technology and which may be best for you and your hearing needs? We offer an exciting choices of styles, shapes, sizes and features. With so many options, you can be confident that we’ll help you find the combination that is right for your unique hearing loss, your lifestyle and budget. Schedule an appointment with our doctors of audiology today at 406-586-0914. :)
Remember our veterans...
Thank you for serving our country and protecting our freedoms. We are opened on Fri, Nov 11th. If you need hearing services, please give us a call at (406) 586-0914. If you or your loved ones are a veteran and want to learn more about our veterans services, give us a call or visit our website today. We have doctors of audiology who will be happy to help you with your hearing needs. For millions of Americans with hearing loss, understanding speech in settings with multiple sound sources is very challenging and exhausting for the brain. Until now, hearing aid technology has focused on directionality and noise reduction systems working independently so wearers of these hearing aids can focus on sound sources in front of them. The latest hearing aid technology is changing that. Helton Hearing Care is pleased to announce the arrival of the Oticon Opn™, a breakthrough hearing device that provides better speech understanding in noisy environments and is proven to make speech understanding easier on the brain for people who experience hearing loss. Opn is a revolutionary new hearing aid with BrainHearing™ technology, which allows people with hearing loss to not only hear better without having to work as hard but they also remember more of what is being said. Opn is now available at Helton Hearing Care, Bozeman, MT. When Opn opens up your hearing to a full 360 degrees, a lot of good things happen. Opn adjusts and balances all the sounds around you, not just the ones directly in front of you. Opn separates speech from noise and lets you focus on what’s important. And because Opn works in harmony with your brain to process sounds exceptionally fast, you get better speech understanding, less listening fatigue, and you’ll remember more of your conversations. How much better is Opn? Enjoy 30% better speech understanding* Reduce your listening effort by 20% Remember 20% more of your conversations** * Compared to Alta2 Pro ** Individual benefit may vary depending upon instrument prescription. A full range of wireless possibilities.
Hearing aids help you fight mental decline by staying more socially engaged as you age. A recent scientific study* showed that people who actively use hearing devices have a lower risk of mental decline as they age because they tend to stay more engaged in an active social life. Staying in the game is the key. Healthy hearing helps. * Hélène Amieva, “Self-Reported Hearing Loss: Hearing Aids and Cognitive Decline in Elderly Adults: A 25-year Study,” Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. Want to hear what Oticon Opn™ sounds like?
If you are interested in learning more about this leading technology, and how it will be able to improve your quality of life, call us today at (406) 586-0914 to schedule an appointment for a live demo. Helton Hearing Care is Bozeman’s leading provider of Oticon technology. No other provider has more experience with this technology - or more satisfied clients. Oticon Opn™ will be available in the popular miniRITE style beginning on June 1st, 2016. |
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