The Right Hearing Aid for You

There are many considerations in deciding on the right hearing aid.

1. The most important step is choosing a good dispenser. Do you feel the person is knowledgeable, listens to your needs, and is committed to working with you to get excellent results? The best dispenser may not be the least expensive. You are paying for quality service as well as a quality product.

2. Think about all the situations in which you would like to hear better, write them down and take them, along with your spouse, or someone who knows you well to your appointment. Do you go to the theatre? Enjoy restaurants?  Do outdoor sports? This information will help your hearing professional counsel you on the right technology for your hearing loss and lifestyle: programs, and features and bands.oh my!

3. Think about what is most important to you in this decision: cosmetics, price, or technology? Let your professional know.

3. Your dispenser will also guide you as far as style is concerned.  For example, arthritis can make very small hearing aids and "behind the ear" styles hard to manage. Your hearing loss will also affect the choice of styles - profound losses usually need larger hearing aids; high frequency only losses need an "open fit".

4. Talking about price can be awkward. Be prepared to share some general budget information with your audiologist.  There are so many models available - it will help her suggest an instrument you can afford. It's better to have fewer features than to postpone the help you need.

4. Remember, you are protected by the law, and if the devices are not helping you, after adjustments, you may return them for refund within 30 days. At our office you have 45-60 days -this reduces some of the anxiety, and helps many people go forward, to enjoy better hearing and communication.