Hearing Aid Basics
Medical devices fit to an individual's hearing loss that amplify sound and speech.
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What are hearing aids?
Medical devices fit to an individual’s hearing loss that amplify sound and speech.
What is the difference between a hearing aid and an amplifier?
Hearing Aids are digitally programmed to fit your hearing loss. Hearing Aids will only target the sounds you can’t hear well, while amplifiers just make all sounds louder.
Hearing aids can have multiple programs for different listening environments- including noisy places.
What are the important parts to a hearing aid?
Components include at least one microphone, an amplifier, a speaker and a battery
Some batteries are rechargeable!
Why do people with hearing loss need hearing aids?
Hearing Aids can help make some sounds louder so that they can listen, communicate, and participate more fully in daily activities.
How can I get the most out of my hearing aids?
Wearing the hearing aids all-waking-hours: from the time you get up in the morning until you go to bed at night
Communicating with your audiologist about your needs and concerns
Call to schedule your hearing evaluation
713-942-8205