Studies have shown that the brain takes time to “re-learn to hear” with a hearing instrument. The hearing impaired person has to get used to a number of sounds they have not heard for a long time and perhaps even forgotten. Modern hearing aids are highly advanced and can tailor amplification to each user's needs. The full range of models is as follows:
Completely-In-The-Canal (CIC)
This is currently the smallest custom-made hearing aid. The shell is designed to fit deep inside the ear canal and be practically invisible. Often, these devices are limited in the number of programmes and options. They are most appropriate for mild to moderate hearing losses.
In-the-Canal (ITC)
This hearing aid is custom-made to fit your ear. It is slightly larger than the CIC. This style provides access to multiple listening programmes and is appropriate for mild to moderate hearing losses.
Half Shell (HS)
The Half Shell is custom-made to fit the ear and is slightly larger than the ITC hearing aid. It will usually provide access to telecoil and multiple listening programmes. The Half Shell is typically for hearing losses ranging from mild to moderately-severe.
Full Shell (ITE)
This hearing aid style is also custom-made and fills your outer ear or Concha. A full shell ITE provides access to telecoil and multiple listening programs. It is typically for hearing losses ranging from mild to moderately-severe.
Behind-the-Ear (BTE)
This style fits behind the ear and comes in a variety of sizes. It is attached to an earpiece, or ear mould, that can be custom-made for the ear or be placed into the ear canal itself.
BTE hearing aids fit a wide range of hearing losses - from mild to profound. BTE devices also may have Direct Audio Input capabilities - please see under Hearing instrument technology.
For
free demonstrations of the variety of options to suit you, call
Endon Hearing Care Centre on 01782 505666. If lines are busy or if calling after hours, please f
reephone 0800 389 2059. Please quote reference
WB EN 01 when you call.
