A hearing aid is an electronic, battery-operated device that amplifies and shapes sound to allow for improved communication. Hearing aids receive sound through a microphone, which then converts the sound waves to electrical signals. The amplifier increases the loudness of the signals and then sends the sound to the ear through a receiver. No matter what the size, style, or manufacturer, all hearing aids have the same basic components.
Sound Advise on Hearing Aids
Nice little article about general hearing aid purchase, where you can complain, and the different types of hearing losses.
Choose Your Hearing Aid
Good site that was created by an audiologist to help hearing aid patients find out what is most important to them.
HearingAidHelp.com
Seems like a nice web site for patients to find out information on the topic of hearing aids. It doesn't seem to be sales driven, but it is affiliated with selling hearing aids.
The Listen Up Web Very interesting web site that has some serious explanations for how a hearing works and what the specs all mean. Really cool.
Hearing Aid Forums Really great website that allows people to write questions and experiences with hearing aids.
Hearing Aid Information Very nice website that gives really good information about hearing aids and how they work. It also explains many different areas about how a hearing aid works and the different components.
Oticon Web Site
Great Information good products, The web site has areas called sound and hearing, hearing aid history, Oticon- The Company, and our products.
GNResound Web Site
Very nice web site that has information about their product, investment opportunities, consumer information, and career information.
Siemens Hearing Instruments, Inc.
Basic web site for a hearing aid manufacturing company. It has consumer information and other areas. Has a fun site that quizzes people called mystery ear.
Unitron Hearing
Has a really cute place for kids to play games. Nice web site.
Hearing Aid Insurance Mandates for States Nice site that could give you a little information about insurance and hearing aid purchases. Becareful!!! Insurance companies are very tricky. It is up to the patient to make sure they know their plans.
Hearing Office Software
The first free software program designed to manage hearing aid and audiology offices. This software is IBM and MacIntosh compatible. Does have other system requirements.
