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We attended the Oticon partners’ seminar in Cape Town.
From November 3–7, 2025, we attended the international Oticon partners’ seminar, held in the inspiring city of Cape Town, South Africa. It was a meaningful and motivating event, bringing together partners from around the world.
The seminar provided an excellent opportunity to meet people from diverse countries and cultures and to exchange experiences in audiology, technological solutions, marketing, and customer service.
In addition to presenting developments in audiology, the seminar featured several presentations and lectures covering the scientific aspects of hearing care. Topics included the use of artificial intelligence in audiology, the collaboration between hearing and the brain, and the link between hearing loss, cognitive health, and dementia.
The seminar also showcased the latest product innovations. For the first time, a detailed overview of the Oticon Zeal was presented – an innovative in-the-ear hearing aid that combines discreet design, ease of use, connectivity, and a modern audiological approach (arriving in Estonia in April 2026). The Oticon Intent BTE model was also introduced, offering flexible solutions for a variety of hearing needs and designed to provide the most natural and personalized hearing experience possible.
International gatherings like this highlight the importance of sharing experiences and collaborating – it is through this that better solutions are created and even higher-quality service is offered to clients. We returned from Cape Town full of new ideas, valuable contacts, and great motivation.
We attended the European Federation of Hard of Hearing People conference, “A Better Future for People with Hearing Loss.”
On April 25, 2025, the European Federation of Hard of Hearing People (EFHOH) conference, organized in collaboration with the Estonian Hard of Hearing Association, took place in Tallinn. The conference, titled “A Better Future for People with Hearing Loss”, brought together members, stakeholders, and advocates from across Europe to discuss important issues affecting the hard-of-hearing community.
The seminar focused on EU policies, regional hearing-related topics in Estonia and the Baltic countries, and our collective right to hear and be understood, including progress in hearing health and accessibility.
Kuulmisrehabilitatsiooni Keskus was honored to participate in this important event. Attending the conference gave us the opportunity to showcase our work and share our experiences in supporting people with hearing loss. We heard inspiring presentations on sustainable work life and hearing care for people with hearing loss, as well as introductions to various technological solutions designed for the hard-of-hearing community.
The event provided an excellent platform for exchanging knowledge and building international connections, which will help us support people with hearing loss even more effectively in the future. We are grateful for the opportunity to participate in the EFHOH conference and look forward to upcoming collaborative projects that will improve the lives of people with hearing loss in Estonia and across Europe.
Presentation at the information day organized by the Rapla Hard of Hearing Association
On April 14, 2025, the Rapla County Hard of Hearing Association held an information day at the Weinberg Hall of the Rapla Cultural Centre, focusing on supporting the daily lives of people with hearing loss and raising awareness about hearing impairment.
The day was opened by Külliki Bode from the Estonian Hard of Hearing Association with a presentation titled “How to Help People with Hearing Loss?” Her talk provided important statistics on the prevalence of hearing loss in Estonia and offered practical advice on how to recognize and support individuals with hearing difficulties. Bode emphasized that hearing loss is often invisible but can significantly affect daily communication, and it can affect people of all ages.
Our centre’s director, Arvo Kannel, delivered a presentation showcasing the latest hearing assistance technologies, discussing new hearing aids, and introducing rehabilitation services. He also highlighted the importance of proper hearing aid maintenance.
The audience was particularly impressed by the first-time use of real-time machine translation at the information day – the entire presentation was displayed as live subtitles on the screen. This innovative solution improved understanding of the speakers and vividly demonstrated the potential of technology in supporting people with hearing impairments.
Many thanks for the invitation!
Training by Oticon audiologist Maureen Doty Tomasula for the hearing center staff
On May 3, 2024, Oticon audiologist and international trainer Maureen Doty Tomasula visited us once again for training. This time, the focus was on the new Oticon hearing aid, Intent, which offers many advantages compared to previous models. Oticon Intent is truly a state-of-the-art hearing aid.
Some key points about the Intent hearing aid:
- Intent is the smallest and most innovative behind-the-ear hearing aid.
- The device is rechargeable, with a battery life of up to 20 hours.
- Intent provides a 360-degree sound environment and features powerful 4D sensors that understand your listening preferences, allowing you to participate more fully in life. This is a completely new technology that takes into account the movement of your head and body.
Read more: Oticon Intent
Want to know more? Please contact us!
The new state-of-the-art Oticon Intent hearing aid
Engage in life like never before with the world’s first user-intent sensors
The Oticon Intent is the newest and smallest state-of-the-art, and discreet behind-the-ear hearing aid. Intent seamlessly connects with various devices and features an easily accessible one-button control. It offers a 360-degree sound environment and incorporates powerful 4D sensors that understand your listening preferences, allowing you to engage more fully in life. Intent is a rechargeable hearing aid with a battery life of up to 20 hours.
Read more: Oticon Intent hearing aid
How to purchase technical aids with a state discount in Estonia?
If you suspect yourself or a loved one of hearing loss, please contact us, and we’ll assist you with further steps.
Hearing aids can always be purchased at full price, but we are also a partner of the Social Insurance Board, which allows you to obtain hearing aids from us with state support.
A technical aid is a product or tool that can be used to improve or maintain physical and social independence as well as activity and work ability. Technical aids can be purchased with a state discount.
Find more info: Social Insurance Board
To qualify for technical aids support, you need a certificate from an ear-nose-throat doctor or audiologist, confirming the need for a hearing aid.
With the certificate from an ear-nose-throat doctor or audiologist, you can approach any hearing center that is a partner of the Social Insurance Board. Once you have the certificate, visit our center for a hearing test and fitting of the hearing aid. Please bring along your identification document and the certificate from the ear-nose-throat doctor or audiologist in paper format.
At the appointment, the hearing specialist advises and presents various options (in-the-ear and behind-the-ear devices, accessories, etc.).
The hearing specialist conducts a hearing test (audiogram) using a specialized device. This test helps determine the condition of your hearing and the degree of hearing loss. We select hearing aids together, taking into account your lifestyle and the results of the audiogram.
Note: With state support, it is possible to obtain hearing aids every 3-4 years. For more detailed conditions, please refer to the Social Insurance Board’s website or inquire for additional information from us.
What is tinnitus?
Ringing, buzzing, hissing or roaring. It is a sensation of sound generated inside your head that only you can hear. This sensation is called tinnitus and it is surprisingly common — approximately 10% of people experience it all the time, while others experience it occasionally.
What causes tinnitus?
The reason is often unclear because it can also occur in individuals who have had no previous ear problems. Tinnitus is more common in people with hearing loss or some ear diseases. There can actually be many reasons, such as dizziness, foreign body or tumor in the ear, earwax blockage, negative pressure in the middle ear space, high and low blood pressure, diabetes, medication-induced damage, and so on. Tinnitus is also associated with noise, aging, head and neck injuries, and fatigue and stress.
How does tinnitus affect me?
Some people can ignore their tinnitus most of the time. For others, however, the symptoms can become so disturbing that a proper night’s sleep is impossible. A negative cycle can begin, causing tinnitus to take center stage in everyday life. Consult a physician or hearing professional if you are experiencing the symptoms of tinnitus.
Can tinnitus be treated?
If you’re experiencing tinnitus, it’s important to consult a specialist. Hearing tests and, if necessary, other examinations are conducted to diagnose tinnitus. Tinnitus may disappear if the underlying condition causing it is treated. While there is no definitive cure for tinnitus, it may persist. However, there are several ways to gain control over tinnitus and reduce its impact on your life.
Sound therapy
Sound therapy means listening to sounds. It can be a helpful tool in managing your tinnitus. Sound cannot eliminate tinnitus; however, sound can make it seem like the tinnitus is eliminated or reduced. Sound can help you focus your attention on something more pleasant. By listening to different types of sound, it becomes easier to shift your attention away from the tinnitus sound. Together with your hearing professional, you can find the sound therapy that gives you the most relief.
If tinnitus is associated with hearing loss, hearing aids are the most effective solution.
Oticon hearing aids with Tinnitus SoundSupport™
Oticon hearing aids with Tinnitus SoundSupport help you take control of your tinnitus by playing a wide range of relief sounds like white noise and soothing ocean-like sounds. You can discreetly control the sounds in your hearing aids using the Oticon Companion app and Oticon ON app for iPhone®, iPad®, and Android™. You can adjust the sounds until they give the relief you need — wherever you find yourself needing it. To make even more customized masking sound, Advance Tinnitus SoundSupport is available in the Oticon ON app. What’s more, you can wirelessly stream alternative tinnitus relief options, such as your favorite music, audio books, podcasts, or even relaxation guides.
Companion App
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ON App
Presentation at the Eesti Vaegkuuljate Liit's hearing club event
On January 4, 2024, the meeting of the Tallinn hearing club of the Eesti Vaegkuuljate Liit took place, featuring a presentation by Margit Seppu, our center’s hearing specialist. Margit spoke on the topic “Journey to Hearing Aids”, covering aspects such as identifying hearing loss, different types of hearing aids, acquiring hearing aids, and much more. The presentation can be viewed here (in Estonian):