Feeling “unconnected” with family, friends, colleagues and many essential conveniences of modern life such as cell phones and televisions is a concern voiced by many people who come to Audiology Associates’ offices in Valencia seeking help. “Even a mild hearing loss can make it challenging to distinguish speech and other sounds in the environment, so that it becomes difficult to understand what is going on,” explains Patrice Rifkind, Au.D. of Audiology Associates. “The result is that people with untreated hearing loss often end up feeling flawed and isolated.”
A new advanced technology hearing solution can quickly remedy that situation. Audiology Associates’ Patrice Rifkind and Ginny Newman are among the first hearing care professionals in the US certified to fit patients with Dual, a state-of-the-art hearing solution that can help to restore a more natural listening experience.
“Even before people come to appreciate the considerable benefits of Dual’s advanced technology, they are “wowed” by its small, sleek design that fits discreetly and almost invisibly behind the ear,” says Audiologist Ginny Newman, Au.D. “Many people who have resisted hearing aids in the past because outdated stigmas associated with hearing loss respond positively to Dual’s good looks and are relieved that it isn’t the big beige hearing aids they feared.”
Both Dr. Rifkind and Dr. Newman point out that the dual device helps people with hearing loss to hear better and understand more spoken words in any listening environment, even in challenging listening environments like restaurants and social gatherings. Two Dual hearing devices actually ‘talk’ to each other, simulating the way the brain naturally processes sounds coming from different directions. The technology enables wearers to more easily identify who is talking, especially when voices or sounds come from different areas of the room.
The new hearing solution makes it possible to have a normal conversation on the phone and enjoy television in a group environment. With Dual, people with hearing loss also have the option of using a companion device to wirelessly connect to landline and cell phones, television systems and other popular personal entertainment systems.
For more information about hearing loss and the new Oticon Dual, contact Audiology Associates at 661-288-1400 or stop in at 23861 McBean Parkway, Suite E16.