Last Updated on 22 October 2007, ISD 07.21 am.

Hearing Aids: Patient Information.

• Hearing aids: From Natinal Institute of Deaf and Other Communication Disorders.
  - With a motto of "Improving the lives of people who have communication disorders", this site brings very good information about hearing aids with appropriate pictures in a FAQs manner.
• Hearing Aids 101: Your information resource for Hearing Aids and related products.
  - This is a very good and anindependent website designed to help consumers learn about the wide variety of hearing aids and related products on the market today. Hearing Aids 101 provides an abundance of information about the latest innovations in hearing aids technology, as well as tips for shopping for hearing and assistive learning devices.
• Hearing aids: How to choose the right one: Mayo Clinic.
  -Good site. Many types of hearing aids exist. So which is best for you? Find out what to consider when choosing a hearing aid.
• Hearing aid: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
  - A good and detailed article with lot of pictures and cross links, of course built by masses. Useful for Patients as well as Physicians.
• Hearing Aids: American Speech-Hearing-Language Association.
  - A good website from ASHA which provides info useful for Patients as well as physicians.
• Buying a Hearing Aid- Answers to common questions: AAO-HNS.
  - A good patient info site which provides answers to common questions.
• How to Test Hearing: About.com:Deafness.
  - A good animated video showing how to test for hearing impairment.
• Causes and Types of Hearing loss: About.com: Deafness.
  - A good animated video showing Causes of hearing losses. Hearing loss has various causes. Learn more about the two different types of hearing loss.
• What are Cochlear implants: About.com: Deafness.
  - A good animated video about Cochlear implants. The cochlea is located in the inner ear. Those suffering from disease or damage in the cochlea may benefit from cochlear implants. Learn how cochlear implants work to restore hearing. Can be used for Patient Education.
• Healthy Hearing: Phonak.
  A good site which provides Helpful Information on Hearing Aids, Hearing Loss, Cochlear Implants, Tinnitus and more ...

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