Archive for October, 2009

New from Starkey: hearing aids that feature Sweep Technology! We were excited to learn about this innovative new feature that will be found on the new Starkey S Series behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aids. With Sweep Technology, instead of all of the traditional buttons found on hearing aids, there’s a touch surface that lets users adjust the volume and change settings just by sweeping or touching it with a finger.

Sweep Technology is very different and very innovative for hearing aids. Since there are no openings around the volume control wheel, it is impossible for moisture and dirt to get into the hearing aid. Plus, there is no mechanical movement required for activation — there is just a single seamless control on the sweep surface where users can have full access to changing memory, volume and standby controls. For example, when a user sweeps their finger up, the volume is raised. When they sweep down, the volume is lowered.

Starkey assures that even patients with limited dexterity will be able to easily change settings on hearing aids using Sweep Technology. For many wearers of hearing aids, changing the settings may be very difficult to do. That’s why Starkey spent three years researching and developing a way to incorporate advanced touch surface technology into a hearing aid. The company says their research has paid off — according to the company president, patients in their clinical trials have “overwhelmingly preferred Sweep Technology to traditional controls.”

Starkey Hearing Aids: Dallas, Houston and Austin

These new Starkey hearing aids are definitely an exciting new innovation in hearing technology, and their ease of use will no doubt make wearing and using hearing aids much simpler. Additionally, they deliver comfortable, high-resolution sound. If you have questions about Starkey hearing aids and are in Dallas, Houston or Austin, feel free to contact one of our Hearing Aid Express stores for more information.

If you’re looking for Houston hearing aids, you’re in the right place. Hearing Aid Express started in Texas in 1989, and since then, we’ve expanded to have several stores in three different Texas cities. Those in the Houston area will find it very convenient to shop for hearing aids at one of our stores. With a friendly staff ready to answer your questions and even provide you with a free hearing evaluation, our Houston hearing aids stores can’t be beat.

Which Hearing Aids are Offered?

At our stores in Houston, hearings aids available include those from Starkey, ReSound, Sonic Innovations, Unitron and more. You may have questions about which model is best for you, or you might be concerned with the appearance of hearing aids. We have so many different styles and types — even hearing aids that can barely be seen — that we will most certainly be able to find something that will help improve your life.

Where Can I Buy Hearing Aids in Houston?

Hearing Aid Express has four locations in the Houston area. We’d love for you to stop by, or feel free to call one of our stores for more information. Clicking on one of the addresses below will take you to a map of its location.

5201 Bellaire Blvd
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 666-1704
(800) 348-2018 – Toll Free in Texas
One Block West of Rice Blvd.
South East corner of Bellaire and Fifth

320 E Southmore #324-A
Pasadena, TX 77502
(713) 534-0407
(888) 263-9926 – Toll Free in Texas
One Block East of Main Street

921 FM 1960 West, #101-B
Houston, TX 77090
(281) 397-7232
(888) 663-7327 – Toll Free in Texas
One Mile West of I-45

1712 N. Frazier St, #114-B
Conroe, TX 77301
(936) 756-1050
(888) 794-6581 – Toll Free in Texas
Courtlyn Place Mall

Finding Austin hearing aids is no sweat, thanks to two conveniently located Hearing Aid Express stores in the Austin area. If you’re in Austin and in need of hearing aids or would like to speak with our friendly and knowledgeable staff about hearing aids and what they can do for you, please feel free to stop by or contact us. We encourage everyone to have their hearing tested first, and we offer a free hearing evaluation at our stores to make that very easy for you.

Hearing Aids at our Austin Locations

We offer several different kinds of hearing aids at our Austin stores. Hearing aids from name brands like Starkey, ReSound and Unitron are all a part of our impressive line-up. We also have different tiers of equipment — top, mid and basic — and even have OPEN-FIT Technology hearing aids like the ReSound Azure. Prices range from $495 – $3,600 each, and the price depends on things like the type, programmability and style.

Austin Hearing Aid Coupons

If you’re looking for ways to save, don’t miss our hearing aid coupons. Continually offered, these coupons are great for saving you lots of money. What’s more is that we offer hearing aid batteries for just 50 cents.

Visit Our Austin Hearing Aids Stores

We’d love for you to stop by one of our Austin hearing aids stores. Be sure and call ahead to make sure we’re open.

8127 Mesa Dr., Ste. B-207
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 346-6884

200 South Bell Boulevard, #C-1
Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 249-9367

At Hearing Aid Express, we love helping people and believe that hearing technology can improve your life. If you have any questions, please contact us.

If you’re in Dallas, hearing aids are so easy to find thanks to three Hearing Aid Express locations. At each location, there is a friendly staff that is ready to answer your questions about hearing loss and hearing aids. With convenient locations and hours, along with a knowledgeable staff, Hearing Aid Express’ Dallas hearing aids stores are ideal for those in the area.

Plano Hearing Aids

Located on East 15th Street, our Plano hearing aids store is perfect for those in the Plano area or even Allen and Frisco. The address is 803 E. 15th St., Plano, TX 75074. If you’d like to call us about Plano hearing aids, our number is 972-881-4327.

Mesquite Hearing Aids

This Hearing Aid Express location is very convenient for those in Mesquite who are in need of hearing aids. You’ll find Starkey, Unitron, ReSound and more here. Our address: 3330 N Galloway #322, Mesquite, TX 75150. If you’d like to call us, the phone number is 972-270-4441.

More Hearing Aid Express Locations

We’re proud to have several other Hearing Aid Express locations throughout Texas. To see our other locations, just visit our locations page. Any questions? Feel free to contact us.

Did you know that September 28 through October 4 is Hearing Aid Awareness Week? That’s right — it’s an entire week dedicated to the important subjects of hearing loss and hearing aids. It’s all thanks to the International Hearing Society, who declared this week as a way to inform the public about the issue.

One hearing aid manufacturer, Sonic Innovations, released a statement regarding this special week in which they noted that “not being able to hear is more important to your health than you may think.” They went on to say that depression, self-esteem issues and anxiety have all been linked to hearing loss. No doubt, it’s an important issue.

The popularity of portable music players is thought to have contributed to the hearing loss of young people, who damage their hearing when they listen to music way too loudly for extended periods of time. According to Sonic Innovations, there are 25 million people younger than 65 who “struggle with some form of hearing loss.” Forty-three percent of those 25 million are younger than 55. While it’s common to think of hearing loss as something older people must deal with, the truth is that it can happen to people of all ages.

Hearing Aid Awareness Week isn’t actually a new thing. It’s been a yearly occurrence since 1995. The Department of Health and Human Services’ National Health Information Center recognizes it as well.

If you or a loved one suffer from hearing loss and you’d like to get the most out of Hearing Aid Awareness week, stop by one of our hearing aid stores to find out more information. We have a friendly, knowledgeable staff that’s here to help you. Hearing Aid Express is also happy to offer free hearing evaluations and even hearing aid discounts.