Good things come in small packages for the 21 percent of adults suffering from a hearing impediment. Leading hearing aid manufacturer, Sonic Innovations, has launched the world’s smallest hearing aid.

The Touch is up to 50 per cent smaller than the second smallest hearing aid currently available and allows for discretion without compromising on quality.

HearingLife, spokesman, Simon Hammond, said that the Touch would offer an attractive alternative for the 3.55 million Americans affected by hearing loss.

“The demographic for someone with a hearing impediment has changed substantially over the years and we are seeing a large proportion of people with hearing loss who are of working age (15-64 years),” Mr Hammond said.

“With this shift, hearing aid manufacturers have seen the need to develop hearing aids that are increasingly discreet and appeal to style-conscious and socially active Baby Boomers.”

“The Touch is ideal for people who struggle to hold a conversation in busy or noisy environments. It helps to diminish background noise so the wearer can focus on the conversation or sounds coming from a 30 degree radius in front of the wearer.

HearingLife Audiologists say that many people suffering from hearing loss live with its effects for years before seeking help. This is usually attributed to lack of knowledge, cost and vanity.

Hearing loss is usually progressive however due to the lack of education surrounding the topic, some people suffer from hearing loss for extended periods of time due to lack of understanding.

“While having a test is the best way to assess hearing, there are a number of indicators that can point to a hearing impediment. These include having the radio or television turned up very loud; constantly asking people to repeat themselves or struggling to follow conversation; and having difficulty understanding children or higher pitched voices,” said one Audiologist.

The Touch hearing aid is available in three models and in 75 color combinations. HEARINGLife are offering FREE Trials of the Touch hearing aid at all of our clinics nationwide.

For more information, download the brochures available on this page, make an appointment by clicking here or call 1-888-988-8928.