Hearing Aids

Hearing aids are medical devices that are equipped with the technology to absorb, amplify, and process sound. This provides the ears and brain with significant support, alleviating hearing loss symptoms and maximizing hearing capacity. Hearing aids help people hear and understand both speech and sound with greater ease as well as clarity. These electronic devices are incredibly useful and important investments in overall health.

How Do Hearing Aids Work?

All hearing aids consist of the same main components:

In addition to these parts, hearing aids have their power source which is either disposable or rechargeable batteries. Though all hearing aids share these components, there is a wide range of hearing aid styles that can drastically differ.

Hearing Aid Styles

There are numerous hearing aid styles. The device that works best for an individual depends on a few factors including the degree of hearing loss, specific hearing needs, and lifestyle preferences. Common hearing aid styles include:

In-the-ear (ITE)

These types of hearing aids are typically more discreet and are worn in the ear canal. They are custom made by taking a mold of your ear which usually happens during your hearing aid consultation appointment with your hearing healthcare provider. There are different styles of ITE hearing aids including:

Invisible in the Canal (IIC)
Completely in the Canal (CIC)

Behind-the-ear (BTE)

These devices include a portion that is worn behind or on top of the outer ear. This part of the device is connected - via small tubing - to an earpiece that sits in the ear canal. These types are for more profound degrees of hearing loss. Common BTE style hearing aids include:

Receiver in the Ear (RITE)
Mini Behind the Ear (Mini BTE)

We will recommend the most suitable options that effectively meet your needs. You will also be able to try your device to ensure that it is optimal for your daily life.

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Selecting Hearing Aids

Hearing loss manifests uniquely for every individual. We work with you to assess your hearing capacity and establish your specific needs around hearing. Through our comprehensive intake process and ongoing discussions, we learn what your preferences are and use this collective information to recommend devices that would work best for you.

Important factors for you to consider when thinking about choosing your hearing aid device includes:

We assess lifestyle factors during our comprehensive intake process as well as through conversations during your consultation appointment. This includes your profession, social engagement, activities you regularly participate in, etc. It is important to consider this information as part of the decision-making process because your device needs to be able to integrate into your daily life, supporting your hearing while engaging in all of the activities and spaces you navigate.

Hearing aid devices are more advanced and savvy than ever before. There is a wide range of features and technologies that are designed to enhance user experience. It is important to think about the technology you are most interested in which can best help you filter through your options. Features include:

Wireless connectivity: a lot of today’s hearing aids come with Bluetooth technology which allows the device to wirelessly connect with other electronic devices. This allows your hearing aids to stream audio from your phone, television, speaker, etc. directly to it. This enhances sound quality and creates more of a personalized listening experience.
Digital noise reduction: this feature minimizes background noise. Reducing unwanted and distracting noise prevents the wearer from increasing the volume on the device which not only protects hearing health but also strengthens sound quality.

The Center for Healthy Hearing is proud to offer state-of-the-art technology that will effectively meet your hearing needs and seamlessly fit into your lifestyle. Hearing aids can transform your hearing, communication, relationships, and overall health. We are committed to helping you select the best device for you!

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