Hearing aids are basically electronic devices that pick up and amplify sound. They increase the volume of sounds that you normally wouldn\u2019t hear, so you can. Hearing aids do much more than amplify sound. Our sophisticated circuitry is programmed by your hearing care professional to suit your unique hearing loss, and our high-tech features are selected based on your lifestyle. Our state-of-art-hearing aids are designed to not only improve your hearing, but your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Consumers who buy hearing aids are entitled to a trial period, usually 30 days from the time of fitting. During this trial, your hearing care professional will work with you to ensure your complete satisfaction. You will have follow up visits to fine-tune your hearing aids, and if necessary, make any changes to the style or circuitry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Most of the time hearing loss begins so gradually that it goes unnoticed. Here are the top warning signs of hearing loss:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Prices vary widely depending on the technology incorporated into the hearing aids, the features selected, and the services included with the purchase. The hearing aids chosen will depend on your specific form of hearing loss and other needs and preferences. Many hearing care professionals offer financing plans and options to meet all budgets. You should also check to see if you qualify for free or discounted hearing aids from your employer, union, the Veteran\u2019s Administration, insurance provider, health maintenance organization (HMO), or local charity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hearing aids can improve your quality of life by boosting your self-confidence and reducing your stress level. It\u2019s hard to be confident and relaxed when you are unsure of your hearing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They also can improve:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you are 18 years of age or older, you should make an appointment with an audiologist or other hearing care professional to determine the type and amount of your hearing loss. Depending on the test results, they may also recommend that you see your physician or an ear, nose, and throat specialist (otolaryngologist) prior to getting fitted with hearing aids. If you suspect your child has hearing loss, it\u2019s best to talk with your pediatrician first, who can then refer you to a pediatric audiologist for testing and treatment if necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Most people who lose their hearing due to inner ear damage will have about the same degree of loss in both ears, and will need to wear two hearing aids. If you only have hearing loss in one ear, you may only need to wear a hearing aid in your bad ear.
However, wearing two hearing aids has been proven to improve speech understanding in noise, localization (finding the source of sounds), and overall sound quality when compared to wearing only one aid. Today, more than 80 percent of all hearing aid fittings are binaural, or involve both ears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Today\u2019s hearing aids are smaller and designed to be discreet. Many are nearly undetectable even close up. One model actually sits completely in the canal of your ear and is practically invisible when worn. Alternately, fashionable, meant-to-be seen hearing aids in fun color combinations and exotic flowery flourishes are available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Few physicians routinely screen for hearing loss. Since most people with hearing difficulties hear fine in quiet environments, it can be a very difficult problem for you to notice, or for your doctor to diagnose.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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