Henry Smith
Henry Smith is the founder of America Hears, a leading manufacturer and distributor of hearing aids online for over 26 years. Henry started the company in 1979, following a 15-year career at the Pennsylvania School of the Deaf, including his work as an Acoustic Technician. Henry is a pioneer in the use of computers and the Internet to allow customers to have a hands-on approach to the tuning and adjusting of their digital hearing aids. He strives to be customer-centric in all aspects of his work.
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October 11, 2007
Purchasing a digital hearing aid is an important step in obtaining increased quality of life for people with hearing loss. There are many things to consider when deciding on the right hearing aid, such as brand, quality and price, but one of the most important considerations is the quality of the he...
September 13, 2007
The technology to purchase hearing aids online has revolutionized the digital hearing aid industry. In the past, those who were hard of hearing sought care through a system that was centered on the provider. The patient made an appointment, traveled to the clinician's office, sat through a battery o...
April 20, 2007
Currently, there is a trend in the hearing aid industry toward smaller and more discreet hearing aids, including the recent development of open fit hearing aids (also known as open ear hearing aids). Open fit hearing aids have one major limitation, however; they are not appropriate for many people w...
March 17, 2007
Buying hearing aids online can be a great way to get a quality product at a reasonable price while also saving you a significant amount of time. While it may at first seem unusual to buy your hearing aid online, you will quickly find that it isn't that much different from going into a physical store...
February 21, 2007
When you find that you need a hearing aid, you may be aware that you currently have two categories from which to choose: standard hearing aids (in-the-ear or behind-the-ear hearing aids) or open fit hearing aids (also known as open ear hearing aids). Each of these types of hearing aids has both pros...
January 02, 2007
The purchase of a new hearing aid that can help with hearing conversation, the television, or the telephone is only the beginning of the process of aural rehabilitation. By the time you bring your new hearing aid home, you should have developed an understanding of what it can do to improve your part...
November 14, 2006
In preparation for meeting with a hearing aid dispenser to buy hearing aids, there are a few steps you should take to ensure that you get the most out of the visit. Most importantly, you should not only have had a complete hearing test administered but you should also have had your test results expl...
October 13, 2006
If you are experiencing hearing loss, before you have a hearing test administered, it is important that you first visit your physician or an ENT to find out if there is a medical cause. The doctor will be able to assess your situation and may be able to treat your underlying issues, such as an ear i...
September 13, 2006
The results from your latest hearing test may have shown that you were experiencing some form of hearing loss, which, in general, happens gradually as you age. The medical term for hearing loss related to aging is "presbyacusis," and both exposure to loud noises (tools, machinery, or guns, for examp...
August 10, 2006
From their size to their shape to they way in which they function, the hearing aid technology that is used today is far different from what hearing aids used 100, 50, or even five years ago. The history of hearing aids is far reaching and colorful--the earliest hearing aids worked without electricit...
July 11, 2006
Millions of people in the United States suffer from mild hearing loss, but many avoid scheduling a hearing test to determine the cause. Blane Anderson, CCC-A, senior audiologist for America Hears, notes, "As the baby-boom generation ages, more people are going to be affected by hearing loss. And the...
June 05, 2006
When you are looking to purchase a digital hearing aid, it is important to have an awareness of the many costs that are associated with hearing aid ownership. The cost of owning a digital hearing aid goes beyond simply the cost of the unit or units; it can encompass everything from doctor visits to ...
May 11, 2006
Before the advent of the Internet created the ability to buy hearing aids online, if you were looking to obtain digital hearing aids for yourself or for a loved one, your options were limited. Historically, you would most likely purchase your hearing aids from someone local: a licensed dispenser, a ...