HEARING AIDS

Hearing aid brands

At Musicians Hearing Solutions, Dr. Glick offers state-of-the-art devices to treat hearing loss. As a private boutique practice, Dr. Glick works with whichever hearing aid brand will provide the best solution for your specific hearing needs. While many audiology offices are tied to a single brand, Dr. Glick has the freedom to work with all of the top hearing aid companies and is dedicated to finding the device that is in your best interest.  

Dr. Glick works with all of the major hearing aid brands. The most popular brands that Dr. Glick fits for her patients are outlined below. If you have questions about a particular brand or model, please feel free to contact us. 

Widex is a family-owned hearing aid company that was founded in Denmark in 1956 and has since grown to be one of the leaders in technology across the globe. Widex was the first to release a completely in the canal hearing aid and their advanced digital technology offers the most natural sound quality on the market.

Widex Moment Sheer: 

The Moment is the first hearing aid which offers no delay in processing the sound signal. That's really a game-changer in the sound of hearing aids, no doubt. This essentially means the natural delivery to the eardrum of processed sound, which will enable a very seamless sound experience for users.

Starkey is an American made, privately owned company based in Minnesota and is one of the leading manufacturers of hearing aids in the world.  Starkey has gained a reputation of being the leading company for its custom, discreetly sized hearing devices coupled with advanced digital hearing technology for improved hearing in any environment

Starkey Invisible In Canal (IIC): 

SoundLens Synergy IQ is a market-leading IIC hearing aid. Designed for a customized fit of the wearer’s ear canal, they rest comfortably deep within your ear. Although discreet, SoundLens Synergy comes loaded with all of the leading technology that Starkey has to offer. They are the most popular IIC custom-fit hearing aids ever made.

Phonak is a leader in the industry when it comes to providing technologically advanced hearing aids for all ages. Their devices offer a variety of features that are sure to meet specific customer needs. All Phonak hearing aids are equipped with a powerful operating system that adjusts automatically to the wearer’s surroundings. Phonak provides several wireless accessories to further improve performance. 

Phonak Lumity:

What sets the Paradise platform in a league of its own is not just the individual features alone, but the combination of all. They feature all of Phonak’s cutting edge technologies, including; brilliant speech understanding, personalized noise cancelling, voice assistant access with a tap and direct streaming of cell phones, TV and more; all  integrated into one cohesive system, working harmoniously together.

Hearing Aid Styles

There are a wide range of hearing aid styles on the market, designed to suit diverse hearing needs and lifestyles. Hearing aid styles refer to the way the devices are worn and typically fall into two main categories: in-the-ear and behind-the-ear. In-the-ear styles include in-the-ear, invisible-in-the canal and completely-in-canal. Behind-the-ear styles include behind-the-ear (with earmolds) and receiver-in-canal. 

At Musicians Hearing Solutions, Dr. Glick works primarily with two hearing aid styles: receiver-in-canal (RIC) and invisible-in-the-canal (IIC). Learn more about each type below.

Receiver-in-canal (RIC)

RIC hearing aids are small, discreet, and fit comfortably. Certain styles of RIC hearing aids can help with the occlusion effect some individuals experience with other hearing aid types. RIC hearing aids are placed behind the ear and directly transmit sound into the ear. The receiver is positioned inside the ear canal. A separate “receiver cord” links the hearing aid (which houses the computer chip, microphones, and battery) and the receiver.

Invisible-in-the-canal (IIC)

IIC hearing aids are the smallest and most discreet hearing aids on the market. Indeed, they are virtually invisible, and no one will know you’re wearing them! They are placed deep into the ear canal, and they are retrieved by tugging on a small string. IIC hearing aids are suited for people with mild to moderate hearing loss.

Hearing aid technology and features

Hearing Aid Technology

Recent advances in hearing aid technology have led to some of the smallest, most powerful hearing aids ever. Hearing aids are equipped with technologies to clarify sound, recognize speech, and much more all automatically. 

Hearing aid manufacturers typically offer models in three main technology levels, designed to suit the wearer’s hearing needs: entry, mid-range, and high-end. After analyzing your hearing test results, Dr. Glick will recommend the appropriate technology level for the degree and configuration of your hearing loss as well as your lifestyle. 

Hearing Aid Features

In addition to the hearing aid’s core technology, manufacturers have included extra features to improve connectivity and user experience. Let's take a look at some of the new features available today. 

Lithium-ion rechargeable hearing aids

We've had access to rechargeable hearing technology in hearing aids for a while, but the arrival of lithium-ion technology has been a game-changer. Now you can have power for the entire day with just one easy overnight charge. Simply place your hearing aids into the charging unit every night, as you do with your smartphone, and wake up to a fully-powered hearing aid, ready for anything the day has to offer. 

Direct Bluetooth technology

Bluetooth technology in hearing aids is nothing new, but previously, wearers had to carry around an extra device (called a streamer) to take advantage. Not anymore! The latest Bluetooth-equipped hearing aids can connect directly and wirelessly - no streamer necessary. With Bluetooth hearing aids, you can connect to your smartphone, TV, computer, and more, enabling you to wirelessly stream HD quality audio directly to your hearing aids. Enjoy streaming your favorite music to your hearing aids, without having to switch devices!

Hearing aid apps

Most manufacturers of hearing aids now offer apps for smartphones. With these apps, you no longer have to fuss with your hearing aids to change the volume or other settings. Instead, you simply make a few taps on a cell phone, discreetly. Some hearing aid apps now offer telehealth options, allowing Dr. Glick to fine-tune your devices remotely.