Guide to Hearing Loss and Hearing Aids
Comprehensive guide covering everything you need to know before purchasing hearing aids.
This comprehensive guide provides over 20 pages of essential information about hearing loss and hearing aids to help you make informed decisions about your hearing healthcare.
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Over 20 pages of essential information about hearing loss and hearing aids.
Types of Hearing Loss
Your type and degree of hearing loss will determine your treatment options and hearing aid style.
- Sensorineural hearing loss
- Conductive hearing loss
- Mixed hearing loss
- Degree of loss: mild to profound
Signs of Hearing Loss and What to Do
The sooner hearing loss is recognized and treated, the better the outcome for your overall quality of life.
- Difficulty understanding conversations in noisy environments
- Frequently asking people to repeat themselves
- Turning up TV or radio volume
- Difficulty hearing on the telephone
- Feeling that people mumble
- Experiencing ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
Choosing a Hearing Aid
There are more options than ever before based on a variety of factors including your hearing loss, lifestyle, and budget.
- Behind-the-ear (BTE) styles
- In-the-ear (ITE) styles
- Receiver-in-canal (RIC) styles
- Completely-in-canal (CIC) styles
- Technology levels: basic to premium
- Features: Bluetooth, rechargeability, directional microphones
What to Expect with Hearing Aids
Get the maximum satisfaction out of your hearing aids with the proper expectations and adjustment period.
- Adjustment period of 2-4 weeks
- Gradual adaptation to amplified sounds
- Follow-up appointments for fine-tuning
- Realistic expectations about performance
- Proper care and maintenance
- Regular cleaning and professional servicing
Questions?
Call us at 408-358-5123 to schedule a consultation to discuss the best hearing aid options for you.