Hearing aids

A hearing aid is a small electronic device that is worn in or around the ear. It is designed to amplify sound for individuals who have hearing loss. Hearing aids can help people hear more clearly in a variety of situations, including conversations with friends and family, meetings, and phone calls.

A hearing aid may also include additional features, such as Bluetooth connectivity and noise reduction, to enhance the listening experience.

ReSound OMNIA 9 hearing aids, prescribed by Resonate, directly stream voice calls from your smartphone and work as wireless headphones for listening to music, podcasts or audio books. You can easily adjust your hearing aids using the ReSound Smart 3D app and your mobile phone. Hearing aids need to be selected, fitted and tuned to each person, prescribed by an Audiologist. Talk to your Resonate health team today.

Over-the-counter (OTC) are a new type of hearing aid launched for the American market that people can buy directly without visiting a hearing health professional for an assessment or fitting. These devices are intended to help adults with mild to moderate hearing loss.

OTC hearing aids are designed to be cheap and accessible. The affordability of OTC hearing aids means they are less able to support more complex listening situations. Many of the features of the ReSound OMNIA 9 are not present in an OTC device.

If you have any questions about OTC hearing aids or OMNIA 9 hearing aids from ReSound you can get in touch here.

Hearing aids pick up sound from our environment through the microphone and then change the sound into signals depending on a person’s hearing needs. Hearing aids make sounds both louder and clearer, making it easier for people with hearing difficulties to hear clearly. Studies have shown that hearing aids help keep the brain and hearing nerve active. Find out more.

There are many different brands of hearing aids, and some will be better than others for you. Which brand is best for you will depend on what you want the hearing aid to do and what you want it for. You should make an appointment to see a hearing specialist who will discuss these things with you and do a hearing assessment.

OMNIA is the newest hearing aid family from Danish brand ReSound. This hearing aid includes improved directional microphones for better hearing-in-noise and an optional M&RIE speaker that places a microphone inside your ear canal to pick up sounds more naturally. It offers Bluetooth audio streaming for both Android and Apple, has an IP68 rating (the highest rating for water/dust/dirt protection), and an option for rechargeability.

ReSound OMNIA hearing aids sound natural, feel natural, and connect you to the world naturally. Resonate Health is proud to be the first hearing health company to offer this device to New Zealanders. See the ReSound website for more information and book your appointment with us today.

The cost of a hearing aid is made up of:

1. The research and development to design the software and hardware to allow the hearing aid to discern sounds in complex environments. The hardware inside a hearing aid is designed to provide extended wear (more than eight hours per day) on a single charge, whilst connecting you to your phone and other devices via Bluetooth.
2. The time to diagnose and treat your hearing loss by an audiologist. A full diagnostic appointment takes up to 75 minutes. There is then a fitting appointment and follow up appointments which can total more than four hours.
3. There is a hidden cost and that is the cost of the people that attend a free hearing test but do not buy a hearing aid. This is a significant cost to the business and must be covered by the price of the hearing aid.

At Resonate Health, we believe that the cost of a hearing aid should not be a barrier to getting brilliant hearing and agree that hearing aids are too expensive. Everyone deserves to wear the best technology and receive exceptional service. We do not offer free hearing tests as a gimmick to get you to buy hearing aids. Our Ear360 appointment is transparent and offers you the insights you require to understand your hearing health. We charge for this appointment as it is not linked to the sale of a hearing aid, and why would you get something for free if you are getting a transparent service? If you need hearing aids, our simple Resonate Unlimited subscription service ensures that you get trusted, best-value hearing that is guaranteed, alongside professional guidance and follow-up. Find out more here.

You may be eligible for ACC funding towards hearing aids if your hearing loss was caused by working in a noisy job or a sudden accident that has damaged your hearing. Your Resonate Health specialist will assess your hearing and discuss if you are eligible to apply for ACC funding and explain the next steps. If your ACC funding application is successful, your subscription fee will reduce to $70 per month for the best-in-class hearing aid technology.

Hearing aids and devices have come a long way over the years, and while regular care and maintenance can reduce the risk of repair, the best peace of mind comes from a subscription service like Resonate Unlimited. You’ll get an upgrade every three years with no repair costs or wait times to worry about. Your Resonate team will offer advice on your specific device, your unique ear make-up and lifestyle habits, and what you can do to ensure your hearing aids function to the best of their ability. Following this advice, alongside regular physical checks by a Resonate Health team member, you can ensure your hearing aids are working in peak condition, always.

Hearing aids can last anywhere from three to seven years (average) or longer, depending on how well they are looked after and the quality of the hearing aid. Technology advances regularly, and some want to upgrade their hearing aids more often to have better hearing.

Yes, there are waterproof hearing aids. Most hearing aids are water-resistant. With ReSound OMNIA hearing aids, every single part inside is covered with a special coating called iSolate nanotech, which provides exceptional protection against rain, dust, and earwax. It is also weatherproof, so wind, rain or shine, we can help you hear clearly in all kinds of weather when walking, working out, or enjoying an activity.

To hear well, we need both ears to send signals to the brain. If you have hearing loss in both ears, your hearing specialist will likely recommend you wear two hearing aids. If you only have hearing loss in one ear, then they recommend you wear just one hearing aid in the ear that has the hearing loss.

Hearing aids work best wearing them every day during waking hours as they help you hear better and strengthen your hearing pathways. They will help you to hear speech and everyday sounds such as the doorbell ring, the birds singing, and the T.V. You don’t need to wear them while swimming, in the shower, around loud noise or in bed.