Thursday, December 10, 2009

Tango 3P Open Fit Discontinued

Well, it was only a matter of time before the last of the Tango 3P Open Fit Hearing Aids were sold. I never really understood why they were so popular in the first place. I'm sure it was because of the Siemens name recognition.

The company that originally made the Tango lineup, Electone, was purchased and squashed by Siemens and the Tango is no more. The few that you will find for sale are leftovers.

The Tango was outdated technology anyway. If the $299 price range is what attracted you to the Tango, then you should be happy that they are gone, because there are much better products available in that range. We are recommending the Rosebud Digital Open Fit to anybody that asks us about the Tango 3P Open Fit. The Rosebud has the latest speech enhancement technology built into it. It is also smaller and lighter than the Tango was.

You can pick up the Rosebuds at CenturyHearingAids.com for $299.

Friday, April 24, 2009

Hearing Loss Facts that Hearing Aids Clinics Don't Want You to Know

So, you went to the local hearing aid clinic and they told you that you had a "typical" high frequency hearing loss, but you would need "custom" programmed hearing aids that cost thousands of dollars.

If my hearing loss is so "typical" then why do I need "custom" programmed hearing aids?

Ahh, that's the 64 thousand dollar question! Actually, it's more like an 8 billion dollar question (that's how much revenue was generated last year selling those custom jobbers).

Certainly there are people that require custom programmed hearing aids and unfortunately for them, they will spend thousands of dollars. For everybody else, Rosebud Hearing LLC ( http://www.RosebudHearing.com ) has developed a line of digital hearing aids that are pre-programmed to work fantastically for people suffering from typical high frequency hearing loss. And because these aids are digitally pre-programmed, they won't cost you thousands of dollars. All of their digital hearing aids are priced under $300.

What causes High Frequency Hearing Loss and what are the symptoms?

High Frequency Hearing Loss is most often caused by the aging process. As you get older, you might develop a high frequency hearing loss. Other ways of developing the condition include injury, excessive noise exposure, viral infections, diabetes, and stroke.

Symptoms of high frequency hearing loss include:
  • Not understanding speech as clearly as you used to
  • The feeling that everybody is mumbling, especially women and children
  • Difficulty hearing what people are saying when there is background noise present, like at a crowded restaurant
Rosebud Hearing Aids are available in Open Fit and In the Ear models. You can purchase them at a number of different online sites, like Perfect Hearing Aids, or directly from the company (recommended) at http://www.RosebudHearing.com

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Children Speak Up: A Parent's Hearing Loss Hinders Relationships

ST. LOUIS, April 21 -- In conjunction with Better Hearing and Speech Month in May, Energizer Battery, Inc.'s Energizer Specialty Batteries Division conducted a recent survey(1) to understand how a hearing impairment can affect a parent's relationship with their adult children. Energizer's "All Ears" Hearing Survey polled two groups: boomers who suffer from hearing loss; and adult children who have a parent who suffers from hearing loss. The survey found that nearly half of adult children surveyed (45 percent) said a parent's hearing loss has had an effect on the relationship they have with that parent.

This survey is part of Energizer's year-round "Live Healthy. KEEP GOING(R)" campaign, which encourages baby boomers to lead healthy, active lifestyles - with some help from battery-powered devices like hearing aids.

Additional survey findings include:

  • Hearing loss hinders relationships. Nearly half of adult children surveyed (45 percent) said a parent's hearing loss has had an effect on the relationship they have with that parent. One in three (36 percent) said their parent misses important details about their lives; while nearly one in ten (9 percent) said they don't communicate or share information with their parent as much as they would like to because hearing loss gets in the way.

  • Putting appearance before family? Although 72 percent of boomers said their hearing loss has affected the relationship they have with their adult children, only 11 percent choose to wear a hearing aid. Among the reasons for NOT wearing a hearing aid? One in three boomers said they don't like the way hearing aids look or feel and they believe the device will make them look or feel older than they really are.

  • Do as I say, not as I do. More than 80 percent of boomers said it was extremely or very important for their adult child to have their hearing checked; however less than half (42 percent) of boomers surveyed had their own hearing screened within the past two years.

  • Dad, can you hear me now? More than four out of ten adult children (44 percent) said their parent needs a hearing aid.

  • You've got to see it to believe it. When it comes to having a visual impairment, nearly all of the boomers polled (99 percent) said they wear glasses/contacts all the time or for specific tasks; whereas only 11 percent wear a hearing aid to correct their hearing impairment.

"Being hard of hearing is a personal struggle, but people with hearing loss often forget that their impairment can have a profound effect on the relationships they have with their friends and family," said Dr. Bary Williams, audiologist and Energizer Specialty "All Ears" spokesperson.

Dr. Williams also stresses the importance of annual medical screenings and hearing screenings in order to maintain a healthier life. "There seems to be a double standard in this country. When it comes to visual impairments, boomers don't think twice about having their vision tested or wearing glasses or contacts, however hearing loss is often ignored," says Dr. Williams. "Hearing health is every bit as important as visual health when it comes to maintaining a high quality of life. If left untreated, hearing loss not only impacts relationships, it can pose a real safety risk."

Better Hearing and Speech Month is a time when Americans are encouraged to get their hearing tested to determine if they have a hearing loss. "Our goal is to educate people about hearing loss prevention, as well as provide solutions to manage hearing health in order to live active and healthy lifestyles," said Steve Carlin, brand manager, Energizer Hearing Aid Batteries.

To address key health issues and provide helpful ways to manage them, Energizer Specialty Batteries also has teamed up with celebrity fitness guru and fellow boomer, Denise Austin, as well as respected physicians in their field to provide tips on heart health and diabetes management. For additional information on hearing health and fitness tips, or to learn more about the Energizer Specialty Battery "Live Healthy. KEEP GOING(R)" program, visit energizer.com/livehealthy.

Thursday, April 9, 2009

Hearing Aids Don't Cost What You Think - Company Battles Falsehoods About Expensive Pricing

Rosebud Hearing, a leading distributor of high quality hearing aids, announced today that their high end digital hearing aids are now available direct to the public at discounted rates.

Rosebud brand hearing aids are now available for direct purchase at RosebudHearing.com. The website offers a variety of ready to wear hearing aids all priced at $299. "Rosebud Hearing Aids feature state of the art circuitry and are manufactured in the United States by top name FDA compliant manufacturers", said Eric Rosenberg, founder of Rosebud Hearing.

The company makes buying a hearing aid simple and affordable. Hearing aids are sent directly to the customers home. All Rosebud Hearing Aids come with a 30 day risk free trial period and are guaranteed by a factory warranty.

Digital hearing aids sold at local clinics can cost upwards of $5,000 each. Rosenberg never believed that hearing aids had to cost this much. After extensive research he found that he was right and teamed up with leading manufacturers to produce a lineup of high quality ready to wear hearing aids. "Now more than ever is the time to watch every dime and needlessly spending thousands of dollars more than you have to just doesn't make sense", the founder went on to say.

Rosebud Hearing Aids are factory programmed to combat high frequency hearing loss, the most common form of hearing loss affecting baby boomer and senior aged adults. The aids are programmed to filter out annoying background sounds while amplifying the human voice range and above, making conversations more enjoyable.

Later this year the company will release its pro line of customizable hearing aids. The pro line will be available at hearing aid dispensers and audiologist offices throughout the country with one stipulation - in order to sell Rosebud's pro line, hearing aid dispensers must agree to sell the aids at Rosebud's designated low prices.