{"id":1897,"date":"2021-07-27T16:35:50","date_gmt":"2021-07-27T20:35:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hearingsc.com\/?p=1897"},"modified":"2021-07-27T16:35:50","modified_gmt":"2021-07-27T20:35:50","slug":"how-to-choose-the-right-hearing-aid-for-your-lifestyle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hearingsc.com\/how-to-choose-the-right-hearing-aid-for-your-lifestyle\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose the Right Hearing Aid for Your Lifestyle"},"content":{"rendered":"
Do you have trouble having conversations on the phone, turn up the volume on the TV much more than your family likes and have trouble communicating with the staff at Laurel<\/a>? If so, it may be time for a hearing aid.<\/p>\n Hearing aids come in a vast variety of styles<\/a> with many possible features from a number of different manufacturers. Because of this, it can make the selection process overwhelming. Fortunately, you have access to the expertise of an audiologist.<\/p>\n Below we review the steps for choosing the right hearing aid for your lifestyle with the help of an audiologist.<\/p>\n Audiologists are trained and licensed to conduct hearing tests, recommend hearing aids and program them to the exact specification of your hearing loss.<\/p>\n The first step to getting a hearing aid is to schedule a hearing test. The most common hearing tests that are conducted for adults are pure tone tests, where you sit in a sound booth while an audiologist plays tones for you to indicate what you can hear, and speech tests, which are similar except words instead of tones are played.<\/p>\n The results of your hearing test are then plotted on an audiogram, a visual representation of your hearing loss. Your audiologist will review these results with you.<\/p>\n There are many styles of hearing aids available<\/a>, including:<\/p>\n Different styles are suitable for different types and degrees of hearing loss. While a person with mild hearing loss can wear a small device like an IIC or CIC, people with more severe hearing loss may require the power of a BTE.<\/p>\n Today\u2019s hearing aids come with amazing features like:<\/p>\n Your audiologist will discuss your lifestyle with you in order to determine what features you\u2019ll benefit most from<\/a>. For example, if you\u2019re always on the go, you\u2019d likely want a pair of rechargeable hearing aids; if you spend a lot of time outdoors, then a hearing aid with wind reduction would be ideal.<\/p>\n For more information about the hearing aid selection process or to schedule an appointment with an expert audiologist, call The Hearing & Balance Center today.<\/p>\nVisit an Audiologist<\/h2>\n
Choosing a Style<\/h2>\n
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Picking Your Features<\/h2>\n
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