Tuesday, 21 November 2017
You didn’t know about hearing loss and hearing aid devices?
Most people are surprised to learn that they’ve hearing loss problem. However, there are several other startling facts you didn’t know about hearing loss and hearing aid devices.
#1. Hollowed-Out Horns were once used as Hearing Aids
In the bye-gone era, long before the geniuses came up with the nifty hearing aid devices you find in South Africa today, hollowed-out horns were utilised as archaic hearing aids. Whether they worked or not, they sure made for a comic effect during the meetings of nobles.
#2. 1 in 5 Teenagers Suffer from Hearing Loss
You could blame earphones and loud music, but it remains quite startling that 1 in every 5 teenagers have some sort of hearing loss.
#3. 165 Million People Age above 65 years has hearing loss
One in every three seniors over 65 suffers from hearing loss according to WHO.
#4. Some Hearing Aid Devices can be Computer-Programmed
Most digital hearing aid devices in South Africa can be programmed using a computer to work with every sound landscape.
#5. There’s something for everyone
Modern hearing aid devices are fabulously varied. There’s a hearing aid for the partygoer, the fashionista, the fitness fanatic, the cautious grandpa, the trendsetter --- you catch the drift?
#6. Hearing Aids are Literally Invisible
These devices fit comfortably and discreetly inside the ear canal, providing crisp, natural sound quality.
#7. There are Waterproof, Dust proof, and Sweat-proof Hearing Aids
With today’s advanced hearing aid devices in South Africa, you don’t have to worry about dust, water, sweat, and even wax build-up.
#8. Computer, Smartphone-Friendly
Digital, wireless hearing aid devices are now standard in SA. They can sync seamlessly with your FM stereo, computer, tablets, and whatnot.
#9. Long-Lasting Hearing Aids Batteries
Hearing aid batteries have made huge leaps and milestones. They can now last up to 10 days or even longer.
#10. 32 million children aged below 15 years have hearing loss
AUTHOR: Hearing Aid Labs
http://www.hearingaidlabs.co.za
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