Hearing aids
Background noise is the most common complaint among those that wear hearing aids. Restaurants, office environments, and social gatherings can make hearing speech more difficult, even when wearing hearing aids. Noise cancelling hearing aids have improved over the last 5 years – in 2026, noise cancelling hearing aids are equipped with sound processing technology designed…
The Widex Allure 330 and 440 are two of the best-in-class hearing aid devices on the market in terms of sound clarity and noise isolation. The Widex Allure 440 is the highest-tier model in the range, offering clarity in busy environments. The Allure 330 is one tier below – equipped with the same sound processing…
Hearing aids are designed to work for up to 3-7 years and can last longer with diligent cleaning and care. New hearing aid models offer water-resistance and a tough shell to prevent damage to internal electronics. In any case, your hearing aid device must still be cleaned and serviced to work well. When you wear…
If you are planning to swim with your Lyric hearing aids, don’t dive in the water just yet – according to Phonak’s user guide, the Lyric cannot be worn while swimming. That being said, there are some workarounds to keep your Lyric hearing aids in for swimming and other water activities. Are Phonak Lyric Hearing…
The Sound of White – Behind the White Label This article was originally published in Audiology Now, by Melissa Chandler, Professional Services Manager – Audiology Specsavers. In case you have not heard the term before, ‘white labelling’ refers to the labelling of a product with a retailer’s own brand and logo while the products themselves…
By Margaret Furphy | Trial Period: 20th March – 1st April 2025 When I was offered the opportunity to trial the new Phonak Audeo Sphere Infinio hearing aids, I gladly accepted. Not only was it a valuable part of a research project, but it also helped me better understand how to manage my hearing loss…
Living with hearing loss is hard. It can be frustrating, socially isolating, and impact self-esteem and confidence in everyday life. Unfortunately, hearing loss often increases with age, with one in three adults affected by some degree of hearing loss. Age-related hearing loss is typically sensorineural, which happens when sound cannot reach the inner ear. It…
Hearing aids are electronic hearing devices that naturally, can become damaged when exposed to water. As hearing technology continues to advance, there are a wide range of waterproof hearing aids available on the market – but not all devices are waterproof. Waterproof hearing aids are specifically designed to withstand water and dust, protecting the delicate…
When it comes to hearing loss, individuals are met with a range of different hearing devices to choose between – two of the most common types are hearing aids and hearing amplifiers. Hearing aids and hearing amplifiers are devices that are both designed to combat and help with hearing loss. Both will invariably increase the volume of…
Grommets are ventilation tubes that are placed into the eardrum to treat infections or fluid buildup in the middle ear. Generally used in children, grommets are designed to prevent fluid which can lead to hearing loss or impairment. So, is it possible to wear hearing aids with grommets? Yes, it is. However, there are a…
