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Are you or someone you love in need of a hearing aid? Learn about hearing aids from an audiologist in this free health video series.
There are 14 videos in this series:
A hearing aid amplifies sound for a person with hearing loss. Learn what a hearing aid does from an audiologist in this free health video.
The parts of a hearing aid work together like a miniature public address system. Learn about the parts of a hearing aid from an audiologist in this free health video.
The hearing aid you choose may depend on the environments in which you will use it. Learn about choosing a hearing aid for your lifestyle from an audiologist in this free health video.
The first consideration in choosing a hearing aid is the severity of hearing loss. Learn how to choose a style of hearing aid from an audiologist in this free health video.
There are a variety of styles and sizes available in hearing aids. Learn the different styles of hearing aids from an audiologist in this free health video.
Different hearing aids are more and less visible in the ear. Learn how different styles of hearing aids look in an ear from an audiologist in this free health video.
Hearing aids have grown increasingly smaller over the years. Learn about hearing aid size and convenience from an audiologist in this free health video.
The last few years have seen dramatic improvement in hearing aid technology. Learn about advances in hearing aid technology from an audiologist in this free health video.
Digital technology has allowed a more customizable fit for hearing aids. Learn about hearing aid fitting and functionality from an audiologist in this free health video.
Open-behind-the-ear hearing aids make customization unnecessary. Learn the features of an open-behind-the-ear hearing aid from an audiologist in this free health video.
Moisture and earwax are the two biggest enemies of a hearing aid. Learn how to clean a hearing aid from an audiologist in this free health video.
Devices, such as special alarm clocks, can augment the performance of a hearing aid. Learn about alarm clocks for people with hearing loss from an audiologist in this free health video.
Devices, such as special TV watching devices, can augment the performance of a hearing aid. Learn about TV watching devices for people with hearing loss from an audiologist in this free health video.
Devices, such as special telephones, can augment the performance of a hearing aid. Learn about telephones for people with hearing loss from an audiologist in this free health video.
Everyone relies a great deal on their hearing. If a person can’t hear well, his ability to communicate with others is significantly hindered. This can lead to seriously negative repercussions in all areas of one’s life, from work and home, to friendships and safety. Having one’s hearing tested on a regular schedule is therefore very important.
Hearing aids are small items for ears that can make life easier for people with hearing issues. In this free health video series a professional audiologist will tell you what you need to know when considering a hearing aid. She will teach you what a hearing aid does and the parts that make up a hearing aid. You will learn how to choose a hearing aid according to your needs and the styles available. She will inform you about hearing aid sizes, advances in technology, fitting and cleaning. Finally, she will give you tips on additional devices that augment a hearing aid, such as alarm clocks and telephones.
M.J. DeSousa M.J. DeSousa is Chief Audiologist and one of the founders of ListenUP! and is responsible for staffing and clinical practices, including all Audiology. She earned her Masters degree of Clinical Science in Audiology from the University of Western Ontario. She has extensive experience as a dispensing audiologist culminating in her role as Professional Practice Leader for Audiology at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto where she established its on-site hearing aid dispensary; she also acted as Co-Chair of the Audiology Professional Practice Council and continues to act as a student supervisor as mentor for the College of Audiologists.dkdk
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