Feeling "'unconnected" with family, friends and many conveniences of modern life such as cell phones and TVs is a concern voiced by many people who come to Total Hearing Care's offices in New Jersey seeking help. "Even a mild hearing loss can make it challenging to distinguish speech and other sounds in the environment," explains Elizabeth Cook, chief audiologist. Ms. Cook is among the first hearing care professionals in the U.S. certified to fit patients with Dual, a state-of-the-art hearing solution that can help to restore a more natural listening experience.

"Dual's sleek design fits discreetly and almost invisibly behind the ear," says Ms. Cook.

"Two Dual hearing devices actually 'talk' to each other, simulating the way the brain naturally processes sounds coming from different directions," she points out. "The new hearing solution makes it possible to have a normal conversation on the phone - something that is difficult for people with hearing loss," Ms. Cook notes. With Dual, people with hearing loss also have the option of using a companion device called Streamer that enables Dual users to wirelessly connect to landline, cell phones and TV systems. The Dual family of hearing devices can accommodate over 80 percent of hearing losses and a broad range of listening preferences and budgets. For more information about hearing loss and the new Oticon Dual, contact Elizabeth Cook or any one of her professional staff at one of Total Hearing Care's 15 locations at 1-800-427-4327 or visit www.njhear.com.