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Widex Launches Evoke

May 8, 2018thg NEW HEARING AID PRODUCT NEWS

Widex launched their newest product, the Evoke. Available with direct connect to iPhone or not and coming this summer custom style hearing aids as well. For a more discreet fit the Evoke will also be available in a smaller RIC style called the Passion. The Evoke is Widex’s most advanced hearing aid yet with better hearing in noise. This hearing aid also features Sound Sense, a machine learning, which enables the user to choose and shape the sound to their own personal preference. The hearing aid comes in several technology levels to fit most budgets. Please call our office at 973-542-4031 to schedule an appointment today to hear more about this incredible new hearing aid.

Oticon Open House May 15 – 17, 2018

May 8, 2018thg EVENTS Open House

Pleased join us Tuesday May 15th, Wednesday May 16th or Thursday May 17th 2017 for a complimentary hearing consultation and demonstration of the Oticon Opn hearing device. Oticon’s Opn line features a mini RITE with a rechargeable option, a mini RITE with telecoil, and a power behind the ear hearing aid. The telecoil feature allows for easier communication over a landline telephone and enables the user to hear better in a looped environment such as a theater or house of worship. The new power hearing aid – OPN BTE 13PP – is a power plus hearing aid meant for people with severe to profound hearing loss and also includes a telecoil. Lastly, Oticon released a new rechargeable kit for use with the OPN mini RITE hearing aid. No more changing batteries! A single over night charge can provide up to 19 hours of use. If you currently use the OPN mini RITE hearing aids they can easily be converted to use rechargeable batteries. What a great option for our patients with dexterity issues or for those who would rather not change the batteries weekly. All of the Opn hearing aids are made for iPhone, meaning the hearing aids connect directly to any Apple product without the need for a streaming device. To find out more about these great new devices call our office at 973-542-4031 to schedule your complimentary hearing consultation and demonstration

Inclement Weather 3/21/18 – Office Closure

March 21, 2018thg Uncategorized

Due to inclement weather conditions the office will be closed today Wednesday March 21, 2018. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We are scheduled to re-open Thursday March 22 at 9:00 AM.

Widex Open House March 20-22, 2018 Featuring the Beyond and Beyond Z Receiver -In-Canal Hearing Aids

March 14, 2018thg EVENTS Open House

We have been fitting the latest hearing aid from Widex, the Beyond, and we are very excited about how well our patients are hearing! Available in 3 levels of technology to fit most budgets this hearing aid has gotten rave reviews! The Widex Beyond series of hearing aids provides for outstanding ability to hear conversation in difficult situations such as noisy restaurants and groups. It is also made for iPhone enabling one to connect wirelessly to any Apple product. The Beyond Z a rechargeable version of the Beyond family of hearing aids is now available as well. The downloadable app allows the user to adjust volume, focus the direction of the microphones and adjust base, middle and treble. Call The Hearing Group today at 973-542-4031 for a complimentary hearing consultation and demonstration of this new hearing aid.

Connectivity Isn’t Just For Computers Anymore

March 14, 2018thg Uncategorized

Connectivity isn’t just for computers anymore. Connectivity is also found in today’s hearing aids. No matter what level of technology a person uses, the hearing aid wearer is now able to connect wirelessly to made for Apple products as well as Android cell phones. By pairing the hearing aids to one’s cell phone, laptop or TV the user can hear the conversation directly in their hearing aids. Download the app from the manufacturer and the hearing aid wearer can control the volume of their hearing aids, change programs, focus the direction of the microphones on their hearing aids and use their cell phone as a microphone. One app even allows the user to turn on and off the lights in their home! All these amazing features help people with hearing loss communicate more easily in their day to day living. And that’s the goal of what we as audiologists do…improving people’s lives. If you or someone you know would like to hear how connectivity works please call our office at 973-542-4031 to schedule an appointment.

Snow Storm Wednesday March 7, 2018

March 6, 2018thg Uncategorized

Due to the prediction for heavy snow tomorrow March 7, 2018, our office will be closed. We plan to re-open Thursday March 8, 2018 at 9:00 AM. Our phones will be forwarded if you need to reach us.

Widex Launches New Unique Custom Hearing Aids

January 12, 2018thg NEW HEARING AID PRODUCT NEWS

Widex recently launched their new custom in the ear hearing aid – Unique IM/IP. These new custom hearing aids can now be made smaller for a more discreet fit. The Unique will feature a swing out battery door and a volume control and will now be able to fit a wider range of hearing loss. Available in 3 levels of technology this hearing aid will provide for superior noise reduction even in challenging environments. With the use of the Com-dex the user can connect wirelessly to any cell phone, laptop or desktop computer. To find out more about these new hearing aids from Widex or to schedule a demonstration please call our office at 973-542-4031.

Oticon Launches ConnectClip For Opn

January 12, 2018thg NEW HEARING AID PRODUCT NEWS

Yesterday Oticon launched a new accessory for their Opn line of hearing aids – the ConnectClip. ConnectClip allows the wearer to make and receive cell phone calls hands free from any smart phone including Android phones. With the use of a dongle the wearer can chat online via Skype and Facetime on any computer. Stream music from any smart phone. The ConnectClip also doubles as a microphone and a remote control for your hearing aids. Call our office to find out more about Oticon’s newest accessory for Opn at 973- 542-5031.

Inclement Weather Closure 1/4/18

January 4, 2018thg Uncategorized

Due to the snow storm The Hearing Group will be closed today, Thursday January 4, 2018. We will re-open tomorrow Friday January 5, 2018 at 9:00 AM.

Happy Holidays From The Hearing Group

December 25, 2017thg Uncategorized

We’d like to take this time to thank everyone for making 2017 a wonderful year.

So that we may spend time over the holiday season with family and friends our office will be closed Monday December 25, 2017 and Monday January 1 2018. We’d like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and a Happy New Year.

Robbi Hershon
Debra Knapp
Katie Brennan
Destiny Charles