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What Should I Consider When Buying a Hearing Aid? Choosing a hearing aid is a big decision that will improve quality of life, relationships, safety and communication ability. When a person first decides to see a hearing professional, it can be stressful and often times they don't know what questions to ask or what to expect as far as price or performance of the hearing device. If you think you might have hearing loss, ask your physician to refer you to an audiologist for a hearing test. Consumer reports (2009) found that patients who saw an audiologist for hearing aids felt the audiologist was more thorough in evaluating hearing loss than other types of providers. You can also take a Quick Online Hearing Screening at betterhearinginstitute.org, to learn if a hearing evaluation would benefit you. After a hearing health professional has confirmed that you are a candidate for hearing aids, there are several factors to consider before you're ready to buy. Your hearing aid must be a good match for your hearing loss, fit comfortably and be able to adjust to background noise. The following list of factors should help guide you through this process. Take notes and make sure to discuss them with your audiologist!
Nicole Wasel, Clinical Audiologist, Washington Ear, Nose and Throat, can be reached at (724) 225-8995 or audiologist@washingtonent.net or visit www.washingtonent.net. |
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