Naaraayan – Center of Speciality Care for Hearing & Speech offers the widest selection of quality hearing aids. We work with you and your family to find technology solutions that complements the other components of your treatment plan so that you can hear at your absolute best. It’s a great time to use technology to open up to a world of sound. Hearing aids have improved greatly with the advent of digital technology. If you’re picturing big and bulky devices with questionable sound quality, you’ll be pleased to learn today’s instruments are smaller, more comfortable and provide sound that is more natural. They are available in a variety of sizes and styles, so finding one that appeals to your life styles needs and cosmetic preferences should be easy
Adult Hearing Aids
Hearing aid technology is a major component of improving your communication and your quality of life. Hearing aids are smarter, faster, and cooler than ever. The options for size, style, and functionality are endless. Our Audiologist will assist you by matching your needs to the best hearing aids.
Pediatric Hearing Aids
Your child’s speech and language development and academic success is directly impacted by what they hear or don’t hear. Therefore, it is crucial that your child’s hearing aids be fit and maintained by a pediatric audiologist. Our Audiologist have extensive experience working with infants, toddlers, school-aged children, and teenagers. We believe that hearing aid technology is a gift and that using it is fun! We encourage families to use this approach and allow children to express their individuality by selecting hearing aid colors and accessories.
Here Are The Available Styles:
Behind The Ear (BTE)
BTE hearing aids have the ability to deliver more amplification than smaller devices can deliver to the wearer. The electronics of the aid are held in a case that fits behind the ear. The sound is routed to the ear canal by way of a tube that is held in the ear with a small plastic or silicone ear mold. The larger casing allows a stronger power supply and speaker to be held in the aid. The slightly larger size of the device makes it easier for those where dexterity is compromised. Additionally, these devices are compatible with telephones and personal FM systems, making them ideal for children and adults in need of extra help in noise.
Receiver In The Ear (RITE)
The sounds produced by a RITE hearing aid are smoother, free of distortion and more natural, through the utilization of open fit technology. The lightweight, nearly invisible aid places the processor high on the ear and delivers the sound to the ear canal, by way of a thin wire, to a tiny speaker that sits deep inside the ear canal. The devices are compatible with telephones and FM systems for those who need extra help in noise.
BTE Mini Tube
The mini tube is an available option for the BTE style instruments. They were first introduced in open fittings for high pitched hearing needs, but more recently have become applicable for up to moderately severe conditions. These mini-tubes provide a sleek and subtle look for the wearer that rivals the RITE model. Best for those who want the cosmetic advantage of a RITE model, but due to medical issues cannot accommodate a receiver in the ear. These aids are compatible with telephones and personal FM systems for those who need extra help in noise.
In The Ear (ITE)
All components of the hearing aid are housed in a small case that fits into the bowl of the ear. This device is used for mild to severe hearing needs. Good for those where dexterity is compromised. Additionally, these devices are compatible with telephones and personal FM systems for those who need extra help in noise.
In The Canal (ITC)
This unit is smaller than ITE’s and fits further into the ear canal. ITCs have less bulk in the ear cavity. This device is used for mild to moderately severe hearing losses. As room permits, these devices can accommodate most circuit functions and telephone compatible circuitry.
Completely In The Canal (CIC)
These hearing aids fit further in the ear canal making them barely visible from the front. This device is used for mild to moderately severe hearing losses. Due to size constraints, some circuit functions are not available.
Hearing Aids Evaluation And Fitting:
Once a hearing loss is identified, a hearing aid may be prescribed and fitted. The Naaraayan – Center of Speciality Care for Hearing & Speech is a full dispensing center, offering the most advanced fully digital hearing aids. Our unique pricing structure features itemized pricing. Patients pay cost for all hearing aids plus our professional services fees. The cost for the professional fees does not vary depending upon technology or style of hearing aid. Each hearing aid comes with at least a two-year repair warranty.
Three Elements Of A Properly Fitted Hearing Aid
1. Hearing Aid Exam and Selection
Following a comprehensive audio logical evaluation, the audiologist will assess all of your audiological and nonaudiological needs to determine which style and technology is best suited to meet your communication needs. Additional testing such as frequency-specific loudness discomfort levels is completed at this time and ear impressions are taken to ensure a proper fit of the earmolds or hearing aids.
2. Hearing Aid Orientation And Counseling
Personal hearing aid orientation is provided to ensure that you understand how to properly care for and use your hearing aids. Counseling is provided regarding proper expectations based on your hearing loss, the need to allow for an adaptation period and the importance of using communication strategies to gain the most benefit from your new hearing aids.
3. Hearing Aid Follow-Up
Initial and ongoing follow up is important to long-term success. During the initial adjustment period, the audiologist will closely monitor your performance and provide any adjustments to the hearing aids as necessary. Outcome measurements are used to assess if the goals of the fitting have been met. hearing aids.
Hearing Aids Related Services
The Hearing center offers hearing aid service, repair and comprehensive, prescription-based reprogramming on hearing aid regardless of make/model or where it was originally fitted (Prescribed by Naaraayan – Center of Speciality Care for Hearing & Speech only). Walk-in hours are available on selected days; please call first so we know you are coming.
Custom Earmolds For Hearing Aids
A properly selected and fitted custom earmold is an integral component of the overall fitting of behind-the-ear hearing aids. Our audiologists carefully select the earmold style and material needed to provide a comfortable and highly effective sound transmission to the ear.
Custom Specialty Molds for Recreation
Custom plugs are available to keep water from entering the ears when showering or swimming;
Musician Earplugs And Other Custom Hearing Protection Devices
The center also provides custom-fitted ear protection for a variety of high-noise environments. Hearing protection is used by pilots, coaches, construction and factory/Industry workers, dentists, athletes, hunters/shooters, race car drivers, nightclub staff, musicians and anyone interested in protecting their hearing.
Hearing Aid Accessories
Hearing aid accessories such as;
- Assistive Listening Devices,
- Bluetooth Streaming Devices,
- Charging Stations,
- Earwax Filters,
- Hearing Aids Dryer/Dehumidifier,
- Tubing blowers,
- Cleaning accessories,
- Earmold tubing,
- Hearing aid batteries.
Above all Accessories are available in the Hearing Centre. Please contact the Naaraayan – Center of Speciality Care for Hearing & Speech.
Hearing Aids Care
Here are some helpful tips from the “NAARAAYAN” that will ensure you get the most out of your hearing aid devices.
- Avoid moisture and store in a dry place.
- Keep Away From Water.
- Keep Away From Pets.
- Change hearing aid batteries often.
- Keep devices free of earwax.
- Change your wax filter.
- Always handle with care.
- Schedule routine cleanings.