{"id":2362,"date":"2023-03-16T20:10:06","date_gmt":"2023-03-17T00:10:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hearingsc.com\/?p=2362"},"modified":"2023-03-21T20:11:30","modified_gmt":"2023-03-22T00:11:30","slug":"questions-to-ask-before-choosing-a-pair-of-hearing-aids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hearingsc.com\/questions-to-ask-before-choosing-a-pair-of-hearing-aids\/","title":{"rendered":"Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Pair of Hearing Aids"},"content":{"rendered":"

According to a 2022 article<\/a> published in the National Library of Medicine, \u201cWorldwide, the World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that over 5% of people have disabling hearing loss<\/a>, defined as a hearing deficit of 40 dB in the better hearing ear in adults and a hearing loss\u00a0exceeding 30 dB in the better hearing ear in children. Only a fifth of people who would benefit from a hearing aid actually use one.\u201d<\/p>\n

If you’re among the population who doesn’t yet have a hearing aid, but you’re considering getting one, you may be wondering what you can ask an audiologist during the selection and fitting process. We review some tips for this below.<\/p>\n

What Will My Hearing Aid Look Like?<\/h2>\n

For many people, the aesthetic of the hearing aid is one of the most important aspects. In fact, it’s often a barrier for many people to get a hearing aid in the first place.<\/p>\n

Know that there are many styles of hearing aids<\/a> available, and the one your audiologist will pick out for you will match both your aesthetic preferences and your hearing needs. For example, you may want a hearing aid that\u2019s tiny, like an invisible-in-the-canal hearing aid. However, these are less powerful due to their small size, and if you have more severe hearing loss, they may not work for you. But a behind-the-ear hearing aid that matches your hair color to blend in might be a suitable alternative.<\/p>\n

What Will My Hearing Aid Cost?<\/h2>\n

Another barrier to getting hearing aids is often the cost. While a hearing aid can range anywhere from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars, know that some insurances cover them, so check with your audiologist and insurance company to see how much of the cost is covered.<\/p>\n

What Features Are Available?<\/h2>\n

Today\u2019s hearing aids offer amazing features that can help improve your quality of life in a number of ways. For example, some are rechargeable, so you never have to pick up batteries. Others have Bluetooth capabilities, so you can connect to your smartphone, tablet, computer and even TV, and your hearing aids can essentially act as a wireless headset. Ask your audiologist what other features are available.<\/p>\n

For more information or to schedule an appointment, call The Hearing & Balance Center<\/span> today.<\/p>\n