Celebrating Better Speech & Hearing Month with Top Technology

If you've been wanting to learn more about what's impacting your hearing health, then this is the time to find answers to all the questions you've been asking. Ever wondered what causes hearing loss, how can you safeguard your hearing, or what steps to take if you think you're experiencing hearing loss? May is Better Speech and Hearing Month, so this is the time to get all your questions asked and answered.

Every May for the past 75 years, the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) dedicates an entire month to raising awareness about communication disorders such as hearing loss. This year's theme is "Communication: The Key to Connection."

Nearly 37 million Americans suffer from hearing loss, but many choose to ignore the signs and just learn to live with it. The ASHA believes that no one should settle for less than clear hearing, and encourages everyone to make the right choices for their hearing health. To learn more about the Better Speech and Hearing initiative, check out ASHA's website at http://www.asha.org/.

The Latest Hearing Technology of 2017

Every year hearing technology improves, but 2017 has taken the hearing industry to a whole new level. Some of the top technology this year is revolutionizing how we make hearing aids, producing devices never seen before.

Signia Primax: Silk

If you've been wanting custom fit hearing aids without the hassle of earmolds or fittings, Silk has revolutionized what's possible in terms of fit. New for 2017, this device allows you to wear your hearing aids as soon as you choose the device. A completely-in-canal (CIC) device, this hearing aid slips easily into the ear for a perfect fit that's comfortable all day.

Hold on. Every ear is completely different, so how is this even possible? The secret is the click sleeves. This revolutionary design features soft silicone sleeves that click into place around the powerful yet tiny hearing aid. Just pick the size, snap it on, and put it into your ear for a custom fit and clear hearing without the hassle of fittings. With a great seal that blocks feedback and protects you from distortion, Silk is changing what we can expect from the hearing aid industry.

ReSound ENZO2

We're not the only ones who love ReSound hearing devices. This year ReSound's ENZO2 was recognized at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) for accessible technology. ENZO2 is all about connectivity, and this Made for iPhone device is revolutionizing how hearing aid wearers communicate. This discreet behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aid connects automatically to your iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple watch, and any other Apple product, functioning as wireless headphones that bring the world to your ears.

If you don't have an iPhone, you can still enjoy the ultimate in easy access and connectivity with ReSound's Phone Clip+, streaming audio from any Bluetooth-enabled device to the ENZO2.

Phonak Bolero B-PR

Tired of fiddling with miniscule batteries, and want to do your part to reduce waste? Phonak's latest model in the Belong family, the Bolero B-PR is a lithium-ion rechargeable hearing device. This hearing aid delivers 24 hours of hearing with just one charge. It takes only 3 hours to be fully charged, but if you don't have 3 hours, pop them into the charger for 30 minutes to get a 6-hour boost. Following on the revolutionary charging technology first released in Phonak's Audeo B-R, Bolero continues to impress the hearing aid world with top of the line rechargeable technology.

Join us for Better Speech and Hearing Month

At Atlanta Hearing Doctor, we're excited to participate in Better Speech and Hearing Month by celebrating some of the top hearing technology of 2017. From first time hearing aid wearers to those who need an upgrade, 2017 has been a revolutionary year, with exciting developments in the hearing industry.

This May, it's time to get the hearing aid you've always wanted. Atlanta Hearing Doctor offers expert advice about hearing loss, and all the top hearing aid manufacturers. Locally-owned and operated, Dr. Maria Wynens is committed to helping you find the hearing technology that will serve you the best, and fit seamlessly into your life. From your initial hearing test through picking the perfect hearing device, and final fittings, we'll be with you every step of the way on your journey to hearing health.

Take control of your hearing today, and get back to communicating.