Welcome Melissa

We'd like to welcome Melissa Nielson to HHCC for the summer. Melissa has been studying at the University of Northern Colorado for the past three years working towards her Doctor of Audiology degree. She is done with her course work and is now gaining valuable experience in the field. Coming from the best of both worlds, Melissa did her undergraduate studies at the University of Colorado.

A native to Colorado, Melissa enjoys spending time with her family- especially her nieces and nephews, watching old movies and planning her upcoming wedding her amazing fianc, Thad. She loves music and has studied American Sign Language. We hope she'll teach us some valuable signs to use while she is with us!

Welcome Melissa! It's going to be a wonderful summer!

Giving Back

Dr. Swander will be participating in the 9News Health Fair giving free hearing screenings. We've participated in this fair for the past 7 years screening hundreds of people of all ages. It's such a wonderful program for the people of Colorado and we are proud to lend a hand.

Check out the 9News website to find a location near you: http://www.9healthfair.org/findafair

If your closest location does not offer a hearing screening, remember that Hearing HealthCare Centers offers free baseline screenings all year long at our Longmont and Boulder locations.

Please call for an appointment: Longmont (303) 776-8748 and Boulder (303) 499-3900

Do you AMP?

Do you AMP?

There is a period of time when people begin to miss out on things they used to hear and a later time when they are ready to accept the need for hearing aids. This ‘space-in-between’ is different for everyone. Some people get through it by turning the TV up a little louder, blaming others for not speaking “clearly” enough, or avoiding situations where they notice the most trouble hearing. Hearing loss is gradual and most people squeak by with a mild hearing loss for some time. But that does not help them in situations where they truly want to hear. So what are the options? For a while, there seemed to be only two: suffer with the hearing loss or get expensive full blown hearing aids.

However, there is another option- AMP.

AMP is a device for people who are not quite ready for hearing aids. It was designed to help people who are having some trouble in certain situations. AMP’s non-custom design allows it to be fitted in one visit, it fits invisibly in the ear canal and it’s very easy to remove. AMP has just been released at an introductory price of $1500 for the pair. They even come with a 30 day money back guarantee.


Call Hearing HealthCare Centers in Longmont (303) 776-8748 or Boulder (303) 499-3900 to schedule an appointment to try AMPs.

You’ll be amazed how much they help you in the ‘space-in-between’!

Welcome Aboard!

Hearing HealthCare Centers is proud to welcome Dr. Edith Burns to our Boulder office!

Dr. Burns has an extensive background in audiology and has practiced in several settings including private practice, hospital and public schools.

She attended college back east but is originally from Chicago. She moved to Colorado in the 1980’s and has been happy to call Boulder her home ever since.

We are so lucky to have someone with such a wealth of knowledge and experience on our team.

To learn more about Dr. Burns and our staff, please visit our website at www.hearinghealthcarecenters.com

If you’d like to meet Dr. Burns, simply call our Boulder office at (303) 499-3900 to make an appointment.

A Comparison: Invisibel vs. Lyric (WOW)

There has been a surge of new hearing products on the market and sometimes all the information can be confusing. We at Hearing HealthCare Centers get asked multiple times a week to explain the differences between many amplification devices in both our Longmont and Boulder offices. We wanted to take the opportunity to compare the 2 most common devices we are asked about: Audibel’s Invisibel hearing instrument and the Lyric (also known as WOW) hearing device. Of course, there are many more products that can be compared, but these are by far the ones we asked about the most.


What size is it?
Invisibel: Fits deeply into the canal and is 100% invisible.
Lyric (WOW): Fits deeply into the canal and is 100% invisible.

How long can they be worn?
Invisibel: They can be worn all day and removed nightly to promote better ear health.
Lyric (WOW): Once inserted by a hearing professional, they are worn continuously for up to 120 days.

What size battery does it take and how often are they changed?
Invisibel: A size 10 battery that lasts about a week.
Lyric (WOW): A size 10 battery that is never changed.

How are they put in/removed?
Invisibel: They are inserted and removed daily by the patient.
Lyric (WOW): They are placed deep in the canal and removed by a hearing professional.

How many settings do they have?
Invisibel: There can be up to 4 custom settings programmed into the aid.
Lyric (WOW): It has 1 setting that can only be programmed by a hearing professional.

Are they made for each individual?
Invisibel: Yes, they are custom made for each individual’s ear by taking a deep impression of the ear canal.
Lyric (WOW): No, they are an instant fit, one size fits most design.

What is the design?
Invisibel: The electrical components are housed inside a durable custom shell.
Lyric (WOW): The device is made of a foam material for a comfortable fit.

How long will they last?
Invisibel: A patient typically wears custom hearing instruments for 4-7 years.
Lyric (WOW): The unit is replaced when the battery dies and a completely new device is inserted by a hearing professional. The old unit is disposed of and not used again. This happens every 60-120 days.

Is there an additional cost?
Invisibel: No. each set of hearing aids is a one time purchase.
Lyric (WOW): Yes, kind of. Lyric is sold with a one year subscription. Each year there is a significant renewal cost. The WOW is sold as individual units so they will need to be purchased each time the battery runs out, which is typically anytime between 60-120 days.

What hearing loss do they fit?
Invisibel: Fits mild to severe hearing losses.
Lyric (WOW): Fits mild to moderately-severe hearing losses.

Can they be used with ear buds?
Invisibel: Yes, the custom fit allows use of standard ear buds.
Lyric (WOW): The device cannot be used with inserted headsets, ear buds or ear plugs.

Can the volume be changed?
Invisibel: Yes, T2 Remote Control allows the patient to control by using a touch tone phone to change the volume and/or settings.
Lyric (WOW): Yes, a magnetic tool is used to turn the volume up or down.

What kind of technology is it?
Invisibel: The Invisibel uses digital technology which includes: WhistleFree Feedback Cancellation, Active Noise Control, and Automatic Telephone Response features.
Lyric (WOW): The Lyric (WOW) devices utilize analog programmable technology.

We hope this clears up some questions. We know there are many more products to compare and we hope to do so in later articles. We chose to compare these products because we are asked about them so often. If you would like more information, please feel free to contact our office to schedule an appointment. Hearing HealthCare Centers has 2 convenient locations to serve you: Longmont 303.776.8748 and Boulder 303.499.3900.