Hank Helmond

Hank Helmond has worn hearing aids for approximately fourteen years. As an experienced hearing aid wearer, he easily compares different hearing aids he has worn over the years, and appreciates how far digital technology has advanced.

Hank Helmond, Binaural Liaison BTE (with volume control) wearer

Since wearing Liaison™ hearing aids, Hank notices many improvements in his hearing. He is impressed by the overall sound quality and he likes how he does not have to turn up the volume on the television anymore. He finds the Liaison hearing aids work well in noisy situations like restaurants and when shopping. He also feels that they are "perfect for driving and everything." Best of all, he can hear his grandchildren much more clearly.

"With these [Liaison] hearing aids, I have no problem in noisy restaurants. They cut down the noise effectively so I can have a conversation," he says.

Hank likes how Liaison incorporates practical features like the ideal volume indicator. When the volume on his hearing aids reaches the ideal setting for his particular hearing loss, the Liaison hearing aids let him know with a single beep. Hank finds this feature very effective and "an excellent reference point".

Hank Helmond's audiogram depicting his moderately-severe bilateral sensorineural hearing loss.

Hank also likes how he can go outside on a windy day without having to make any adjustments to the settings on his hearing aids.

"I can go outside when it is windy and it is comfortable. They work great. Even talking to others is no problem," he says.