Starkey release Muse BTE 13

Following Starkey’s successful launch of the Muse platform earlier this year, the latest addition to the product family sees the release of the Muse BTE 13. Powered by Starkey’s Synergy platform the Muse BTE 13 is driven by their quad core twin compressor.

“Since launching Synergy in March, we’ve been awed at the overall success of the launch and how well the products have been received by our hearing professionals and our patients,” said Starkey Hearing Technologies’ Vice President of Education and Audiology Sara Burdak. “Synergy has allowed to us to provide patients with so many of the things they’ve asked for in hearing aids: sleek, discreet hearing aid styles; high--‐definition ear--‐to--‐ear streaming; relief from tinnitus; no feedback; high--‐ quality sound in noise; and the ability to connect with the other technology in their lives.”

The Synergy platform features Starkey’s Acuity Operating System and even in complex listening environments, speech sounds crisp and distinctive, ambient noise sounds natural and music sounds rich and immersive. The new Muse BTE 13 features:

• 70dB of gain
• Size 13 battery
• Rocker switch for easy access to volume and memory control
• Standard telecoil

“Including a BTE 13 in the Muse family means that we are able to provide more options for patients and ensure that better hearing is available for a variety of hearing losses,” said Burdak. “Every patient is fit uniquely, and the BTE 13 offers all the great benefits of our Muse hearing aid technology with the added features of a rocker switch and telecoil.”

Highlighted benefits of the Muse hearing aids include:

• Next- generation feedback cancellation, adaptive noise management and directionality
• CROS System functionality – Helps those with singled sided hearing
• Ear-to-ear phone streaming – Makes understanding on the phone easier than ever
• Multiflex Tinnitus Technology – Delivers all-day relief for those with ringing in the ears.

Visit our Starkey page for further details on Starkey's product range or contact us today to arrange your own personal demonstration.

References

[Starkey] Starkey Hearing Technologies Synergy Platform is Life Changing [http://www.starkey.com/news-hub]: [Aug 29 2016]

Tea for Tinnitus

Do you suffer from ringing in your ears?

Ringing in the ears or tinnitus, as it is medically known, is often described as a hissing, buzzing, chirping, whistling or a humming noise. Tinnitus is not a disease or illness, but is thought to be caused within a person’s own auditory pathway. About 10 per cent of adults in the UK experience mild tinnitus but up to one per cent have tinnitus that affects their quality of life.

Tea for Tinnitus – Tinnitus Awareness Week 8th – 14th February

The British Tinnitus Association (BTA) are a charity and world leader in providing support and advice about tinnitus. This year sees them celebrate their 10th anniversary of Tinnitus Awareness Week by launching their Tea for Tinnitus campaign.

Tinnitus Awareness Week 2016

Come along to your local event

The local Bournemouth Tinnitus Support Group are holding a Tea for Tinnitus event at Sunrise Senior Living, 42 Belle Vue Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth BH6 3DS on Friday 12th February at 2pm.

Members of the support group including Keeley Salmon, a hearing care professional from Key to Hearing, will be on hand to provide advice about tinnitus, tinnitus management and prevention.

Come along and have a chat whilst enjoying some delicious sandwiches, cakes and entertainment. Sunrise Senior Living are kingly providing a complimentary high tea so in return the Bournemouth Tinnitus Group are asking for a donation to the BTA. Every penny raised will make a difference by helping to pay for the support the BTA provide and their important medical research into causes and treatments for the condition.

Please telephone Ian Warren at Sunrise Senior Living to book your place on 01202 437600.

Tea for Tinnitus Bournemouth

Local tinnitus support group members describe how tinnitus effects their day to day lives

You may be surprised to learn that 10% of the UK population experience tinnitus. A tenth of these people report that tinnitus has severe effects on their quality of life. Tinnitus is defined as a noise in the head or ears which has no external sound source.

Did you know there are currently 61 British Tinnitus Association (BTA) support groups across the country for those who experience or know someone who is affected by tinnitus? Our local club is the Bournemouth and District Tinnitus Group of which Keeley has been a member since 2012 and has more recently been appointed role of Chairperson.

Recently the group had an interesting meeting where the members talked about their own experiences with tinnitus. Find out more below.

Describe the sound of your tinnitus?

Bleeps that come and go. Hissing. Swooshing. A low pitch drumming. The ringing of about three tiny metal bells. Like I’m driving down the M23 with the driver window open 1/4”. The hiss of a deep fat fryer. Squeaks and squeals. Buzzing noises. Similar to the sounds you hear when having a hearing test.

To your knowledge, does anything affect your tinnitus? E.g. food, drink, noise?

Tea or coffee in the evening. Caffeine. Red wine. White wine. Stress. Tiredness. Loud traffic noise. Dehydration. Dairy foods. I’m lucky as nothing seems to worsen my tinnitus. Anxiety.

How does your tinnitus make you feel?

Tired. Frustrated. Why have I got this noise? It affects my hearing and my concentration. I worry that my tinnitus may get louder in future. Stressed. Isolated. It doesn’t bother me. It irritates me and I find it annoying. Intrusive. It concerns my partner as they do not like to see me suffer. I sometimes feel I would just like five minutes’ relief.

Are there any methods you use to help manage your tinnitus?

I try to ignore it and distract myself. Keep myself busy/occupied. Relaxation breathing exercises. Tell myself it is not there—mind over matter! Avoid noisy places. Tai-chi. Hearing aids. Gardening. It doesn’t bother me anymore. Add background noise e.g. have the radio on. The support group is therapeutic, it’s good to know I’m not alone with this noise. Yoga. I use a pillow speaker as my sleep can be disturbed by my tinnitus. Reading. Conversation—it distracts me from my tinnitus. I’m lucky my tinnitus seems to stop after a short while. Singing in a choir.

Results from recent BTA Survey

Tinnitus can affect people in so many different ways. For some tinnitus has a mild impact on their lives but for others it can be very distressing. The BTA recently carried out a small survey on the effectiveness of tinnitus support groups and produced a booklet with the results. The survey highlighted that for some attending a support group was a considerable benefit. These attendees saw improvements in emotional health and wellbeing, a greater understanding of the condition and how to manage their tinnitus on a day-to-day basis.

Please feel free to contact us if you would like some further advice on tinnitus or are interested in joining the Bournemouth Tinnitus Group or click the link to learn more about tinnitus solutions.