Reclaiming the Loss of Hearing with HearClear

Hearing loss is a significant health concern that can impact safety, environmental awareness, and overall quality of life. According to Dr Isheeta Verma, Senior Audiologist at HearClear—a leading elder care company specializing in hearing health—one third of older adults worldwide suffer from sensorineural hearing loss; untreated hearing loss can lead to a range of negative consequences, including depression, accidents, dementia, social isolation, anxiety, and feelings of powerlessness. To address this issue, Silver Talkies has partnered with HearClear to provide our members with easy access to hearing tests and hearing aid trials.

HearClear, founded in 2020, is a leading elder care company specializing in hearing health. They provide reliable hearing diagnostics and personalized hearing aids to Indian patients, delivered conveniently to their homes, and have provided services to over 35,000 individuals for their hearing impairment. They have a presence in over 15 cities across India; apart from the metropolis, they are also present in Pune, Shimla, Lucknow, Gurgaon, Raipur, Jaipur, Jammu, Vadodara and Guwahati, among others. Their dedicated team is committed to building a comprehensive network of clinics, audiology centers, and experience zones across India, ensuring that hearing loss patients receive the support they need, whenever and wherever they require it.

Two members of Silver Talkies have shared their experiences with hearing tests and hearing aids through HearClear.

Seventy-six-year-old Vijayalakshmi Viswanathan from Bangalore has been a member of Silver Talkies since six years. She found the club to be a supportive environment that eased her apprehension about undergoing a hearing test and trial. Since she has been a member for so long, she trusted Silver Talkies with the test, knowing it is not a scam. While she had been considering undergoing a hearing test for over a year, she felt a general hesitation about the necessity of the test until it became imperative: she was struggling to follow conversations and often found herself straining to hear. Her children encouraged her to proceed with the hearing test, and the HearClear team's convenience of conducting the test at her residence, as well as her trust in Silver Talkies as the catalyst in the process eased her through the test.

The testing procedure was relatively simple, and took approximately 10 minutes. Audiologists arrived at her residence equipped with an audiometer, which is a device used to measure hearing sensitivity. Vijayalakshmi wore headphones and listened to various sounds that were set at different frequencies and volumes. She was instructed to press a button whenever she heard a sound, allowing the audiologist to record her hearing loss patterns on an audiogram.

Based on the audiogram results, the audiologist provided personalized recommendations, including whether a hearing aid was necessary and, if so, the most suitable type.

Following the hearing test, Vijayalakshmi was impressed by the one week hearing aid trial. Since adopting hearing aids, she has noticed a significant improvement in her ability to understand and participate in conversations. She has also observed a positive change in her own speaking volume and television viewing habits, opting for lower television volume settings, as well as a lower volume while speaking.

Another Silver Talkies member from Bangalore, 73-year-old Mallika Gopalakrishnan had been experiencing progressive hearing loss for over a decade. Her family members noticed that she was asking everyone to repeat themselves; she also felt quite strained and tired in trying to follow conversations and while watching television.

Following repeated convincing from her children, it was only when Silver Talkies announced its partnership with HearClear—and the convenience of their home-based service—that Mallika decided to undergo a test. The HearClear team that visited her recommended hearing aids proactively even though her hearing loss was not yet severe. Mallika initially experienced some discomfort with the first set of hearing aids she tried. They felt like earplugs, as if something was blocking her ears, making the sensation quite unpleasant. The HearClear team then suggested a different type of hearing aids, more suited to her comfort. With the new model, Mallika feels more at ease, as if she was not wearing anything in the first place. The current model of her hearing aids are small metal ball-like structures, which feels more natural while wearing. Mallika, who also suffered from tinnitus, found that hearing aids significantly reduced her discomfort in noisy environments and alleviated the bothersome ringing in her ears.

Both Mallika and Vijayalakshmi wholeheartedly recommend hearing tests to others, emphasizing the value of the one-week trial period in making informed decisions about hearing aid purchase, as well as the convenience and effectiveness of home-based hearing test and trial process. A pair of hearing aids cost them approximately around INR 1 lakh. Hearing aids across the market have a very wide price range. This could range anywhere from INR 9,000 to 7,09,990. The price differences at HearClear occur mainly due to two factors: the severity of the hearing loss, and features provided in the different hearing aids (such as bluetooth, noise cancellation, etc).

As Vijayalakshmi said, “Silver Talkies is always there to help. My advice would be to give hearing aids a try. There is a one week trial anyway, after which you can decide.”

By addressing hearing issues proactively, individuals can enhance their communication abilities, reduce social isolation, and enjoy a more fulfilling life. Silver Talkies, in partnership with HearClear, is committed to raising awareness about hearing health and providing accessible solutions to our members.

Hearing loss is a significant health concern that can impact safety, environmental awareness, and overall quality of life. According to Dr Isheeta Verma, Senior Audiologist at HearClear—a leading elder care company specializing in hearing health—one third of older adults worldwide suffer from sensorineural hearing loss; untreated hearing loss can lead to a range of negative consequences, including depression, accidents, dementia, social isolation, anxiety, and feelings of powerlessness. To address this issue, Silver Talkies has partnered with HearClear to provide our members with easy access to hearing tests and hearing aid trials.

HearClear, founded in 2020, is a leading elder care company specializing in hearing health. They provide reliable hearing diagnostics and personalized hearing aids to Indian patients, delivered conveniently to their homes, and have provided services to over 35,000 individuals for their hearing impairment. They have a presence in over 15 cities across India; apart from the metropolis, they are also present in Pune, Shimla, Lucknow, Gurgaon, Raipur, Jaipur, Jammu, Vadodara and Guwahati, among others. Their dedicated team is committed to building a comprehensive network of clinics, audiology centers, and experience zones across India, ensuring that hearing loss patients receive the support they need, whenever and wherever they require it.

Two members of Silver Talkies have shared their experiences with hearing tests and hearing aids through HearClear.

Seventy-six-year-old Vijayalakshmi Viswanathan from Bangalore has been a member of Silver Talkies since six years. She found the club to be a supportive environment that eased her apprehension about undergoing a hearing test and trial. Since she has been a member for so long, she trusted Silver Talkies with the test, knowing it is not a scam. While she had been considering undergoing a hearing test for over a year, she felt a general hesitation about the necessity of the test until it became imperative: she was struggling to follow conversations and often found herself straining to hear. Her children encouraged her to proceed with the hearing test, and the HearClear team's convenience of conducting the test at her residence, as well as her trust in Silver Talkies as the catalyst in the process eased her through the test.

The testing procedure was relatively simple, and took approximately 10 minutes. Audiologists arrived at her residence equipped with an audiometer, which is a device used to measure hearing sensitivity. Vijayalakshmi wore headphones and listened to various sounds that were set at different frequencies and volumes. She was instructed to press a button whenever she heard a sound, allowing the audiologist to record her hearing loss patterns on an audiogram.

Based on the audiogram results, the audiologist provided personalized recommendations, including whether a hearing aid was necessary and, if so, the most suitable type.

Following the hearing test, Vijayalakshmi was impressed by the one week hearing aid trial. Since adopting hearing aids, she has noticed a significant improvement in her ability to understand and participate in conversations. She has also observed a positive change in her own speaking volume and television viewing habits, opting for lower television volume settings, as well as a lower volume while speaking.

Another Silver Talkies member from Bangalore, 73-year-old Mallika Gopalakrishnan had been experiencing progressive hearing loss for over a decade. Her family members noticed that she was asking everyone to repeat themselves; she also felt quite strained and tired in trying to follow conversations and while watching television.

Following repeated convincing from her children, it was only when Silver Talkies announced its partnership with HearClear—and the convenience of their home-based service—that Mallika decided to undergo a test. The HearClear team that visited her recommended hearing aids proactively even though her hearing loss was not yet severe. Mallika initially experienced some discomfort with the first set of hearing aids she tried. They felt like earplugs, as if something was blocking her ears, making the sensation quite unpleasant. The HearClear team then suggested a different type of hearing aids, more suited to her comfort. With the new model, Mallika feels more at ease, as if she was not wearing anything in the first place. The current model of her hearing aids are small metal ball-like structures, which feels more natural while wearing. Mallika, who also suffered from tinnitus, found that hearing aids significantly reduced her discomfort in noisy environments and alleviated the bothersome ringing in her ears.

Both Mallika and Vijayalakshmi wholeheartedly recommend hearing tests to others, emphasizing the value of the one-week trial period in making informed decisions about hearing aid purchase, as well as the convenience and effectiveness of home-based hearing test and trial process. A pair of hearing aids cost them approximately around INR 1 lakh. Hearing aids across the market have a very wide price range. This could range anywhere from INR 9,000 to 7,09,990. The price differences at HearClear occur mainly due to two factors: the severity of the hearing loss, and features provided in the different hearing aids (such as bluetooth, noise cancellation, etc).

As Vijayalakshmi said, “Silver Talkies is always there to help. My advice would be to give hearing aids a try. There is a one week trial anyway, after which you can decide.”

By addressing hearing issues proactively, individuals can enhance their communication abilities, reduce social isolation, and enjoy a more fulfilling life. Silver Talkies, in partnership with HearClear, is committed to raising awareness about hearing health and providing accessible solutions to our members.