Archive for February, 2009

Unitron Hearing Aids are now proudly offered at Hearing Aid Express. Unitron Hearing is a company that’s all about helping to make life better for people who have hearing loss.

Unitron Yuu Hearing Aids

The Unitron Yuu hearing aid lets users listen exceptionally well in different environments and situations. That means it’s no problem to go from talking on the phone to having a quiet conversation with family. The Unitron Yuu is an interactive hearing aid, meaning it can adapt to your hearing needs. It is not necessary to have manual program changes, since it automatically adjusts. Now that’s convenience.

Some features of the Unitron Yuu hearing aid include feedback management, which helps to make your listening experience as comfortable as possible — without feedback. The Unitron Yuu hearing aid also has premium features, like adaptive directional microphones. Hearing Aid Express has classified the Unitron Yuu as a top-tier hearing aid.

Unitron Next Hearing Aids

Unitron Next hearing aids include four different models. There’s the Unitron Next 16, Unitron Next 8, Unitron Next 4 and Unitron Next E. Each of these hearing aids offers several unique features that were included with the user in mind. Some of the features include a feedback management system and Smart Control, which the company describes as “not your average remote.” Unitrion Next hearing aids also offer speech enhancement and Comfort-Clarity Balance.

If you’re shopping for Unitron hearing aids, look no further than Hearing Aid Express. We also carry many, many more hearing aids from Starkey, ReSound and more. With several locations in Austin, Dallas and Houston, Hearing Aid Express makes finding a hearing aid that’s right for you simple. We even accept Medicaid Hearing Aid Benefits.

There was a great article at OrlandoSentinel.com yesterday that gave some tips for communicating with people who are suffering from hearing loss. The writer of the article discloses that she suffers from severe hearing loss and wears hearing aids. Though she’s learned to ask for help, she says, there are many who suffer in silence. She offers some tips for communicating with people who are experiencing hearing loss, noting that you might not even realize that a family member has lost hearing, and they might not know it either.

If you’re misunderstood, just politely correct the person so that they don’t go off on a tangent. The last tip is to never give up, as you could make the person feel like they’re not worth being included.

If you or a loved one are suffering from hearing loss, you may find that wearing hearing aids greatly improves your life, enabling you to hear sounds clearly and loudly. At Hearing Aid Express, we offer a variety of hearing aids. We also accept Medicaid Hearing Aid Benefits.

Medicaid hearing aid benefits are now at Hearing Aid Express. Now that we accept Medicaid patients, those who are currently enrolled in Medicaid and would like to use their hearing aid benefits can come by the store. Here is what we will need from you when you come in to get your Medicaid hearing aid benefits:

• A copy of your current Medicaid ID card
• A copy of a valid Texas Driver’s License or state-issued ID card
• A signed Physician’s Exam Report (Form B.41) (Note: We can provide you with a copy of this form)
• A copy of any supplemental plan ID cards (Evercare, AmeriGroup, Molina, etc.)

Last December, new Medicaid hearing aid benefits rules went into effect. The biggest change is probably that eligible Medicaid enrollees may now be eligible for two hearing aids. Before, Medicaid hearing aid benefits typically limited eligible participants to getting one hearing aid once every six years. But now, Medicaid hearing aid benefits may allow those eligible to get two hearing aids once every five years. If you would like to see if you are eligible, we will need your current Medicaid ID number.

If you would like to take advantage of your Medicaid hearing aid benefits or have any questions, don’t hesitate to call Hearing Aid Express. Hearing aids can tremendously improve a person’s quality of life, enabling them to hear sounds clearly and loudly. Hearing aids can also make it easier to engage in conversations and social activities once again.

Questions about your Medicaid Hearing Aid Benefits? Call us toll free:

Houston – (800) 348-2018 | Dallas – (800) 628-8250 | Austin (877) 512-4327

An article in the Norwich Bulletin yesterday talked about how persistent ringing in the ears may lead to hearing loss. Though hearing aids can help those who are suffering from this problem.

Affecting 25 million to 50 million Americans, tinnitus is an inner-ear ailment that’s responsible for that persistent ringing and humming. Ear infections, allergies and very loud noises can cause tinnitus. As the article points out, these persistent noises can make it difficult for a person to hear, sleep and concentrate.

In December 2008, an article published in the Hearing Review talked about a survey conducted that involved 230 hearing health professionals in America and Canada. This survey showed that six out of 10 patients noted experiencing some relief when they used hearing aids, while two out of 10 said they experienced major relief.

Many people who suffer from persistent ringing in the ears aren’t aware that the condition can be treated. Adding to that, a lot of doctors don’t know about the latest treatments available for tinnitus, like hearing aids. The article stresses that persistent ringing, buzzing or humming in the ears should never be ignored, since it can be a symptom of a serious health problem that may need medical attention. Plus, hearing loss can be a result of tinnitus.

If you suffer from persistent ringing in the ears, tinnitus, it may be ideal to see a doctor about it to make sure there isn’t a more serious health problem. And don’t forget that hearing aids can offer relief from tinnitus, which means you’ll be able to not only hear better, but to sleep and concentrate better.