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Below are Helpful Answers to common questions about Hearing Aids! How do I know if I have hearing loss? Hearing loss occurs to most people as they age. Hearing loss can be due to aging, exposure to loud ... » more What are the most common hearing aid styles? There are many styles of hearing aids. The most common styles are listed below: ITE: In-The-Ear units are often the ... » more What are the There are bascially two levels of hearing aid technology; analog and digital. 1. ANALOG technology has been around ... » more Getting accustomed to hearing aids: What to expect and realistic expectations! GETTING ACCUSTOMED to your HEARING AIDS: It takes time....People learn and adapt at different rates. Some people need a day ... » more What are ear impressions? All custom made hearing aids and earmolds are made from a "cast" of the ear. The cast is referred ... » more What are digital hearing aids? The term DIGITAL is used so often today, it can be confusing. When the term "digital" is used when ... » more Why does my voice sound funny when I use my new hearing aids? When you wear hearing aids for the first time, you’ll probably notice your voice sounds funny! You’ll hear your ... » more How are ''Hearing'' and ''Vision'' related to effective ''Communication''? To maximally communicate, you need to hear from both ears (binaural hearing) and you need to use your eyes ... » more Binaural Hearing Aids...Do I really NEED TWO? YES! Basically, if you have two ears with hearing loss, and if both ears could benefit from hearing ... » more How do I determine the best physical fit of my hearing aids? One concern with all new hearing aids is the physical fit. Hearing aids need to be comfortable, not too ... » more What is ''background noise'' and how do I deal with it? Virtually all patients wearing hearing aids complain about background noise at one time or another. There is no way ... » more How should I care for and maintain my hearing aids? More than 75 percent of all hearing aid repairs are due to moisture and earwax accumulating in the hearing ... » more Please discuss hearing aid batteries. All batteries are toxic and dangerous if swallowed. Keep all batteries (and hearing aids) away from children and pets. ... » more What are Assistive Listening Devices (ALDs)? You may have certain communication needs that cannot be solved by just using hearing aids. These situations may involve ... » more Are ALDs only for people using hearing aids? No. People with all degrees and types of hearing loss -- even people with normal hearing -- can ... » more What types of ALDs exist? There are many assistive listening devices available today, from sophisticated systems used in theaters and auditoriums to small personal ... » more General Disclaimer for the FAQ Section of Healthy Hearing Please review this information with your spouse or loved ones and please feel free to discuss all of these ... » more What are Bone Conduction Implants? Bone conduction implants are designed for patients with untreatable middle ear conductive or mixed hearing losses and those who ... » more How often do I need to change the batteries in my hearing aids? Batteries should be changed about every ten to 14 days. The exact schedule for changing batteries depends on the ... » more How long do hearing aids last? The most common repairs required by hearing aids are based on dirt and debris blocking the microphones and the ... » more Does Medicare/Medicaid cover hearing aids? In general, Medicare does not cover hearing aids. In general, Medicaid does cover hearing aids. However, each situation is ... » more Are hearing aids covered by insurance? Some insurers do cover hearing aids. However, each situation is different! Even though a particular insurer offers hearing ... » more What problems might I experience while adjusting to my hearing aids? All hearing aids require adjustments. Some common problems that can be corrected in the office include: "My voice sounds like ... » more What questions should I ask before buying hearing aids? There are many questions to ask before buying hearing aids. The first two questions are: Do I have ... » more How much do hearing aids cost? Hearing aid prices vary, depending on many factors. Factors that influence price include...one versus two hearing aids, aural ... » more Where do I go to get hearing aids? Hearing aids are available at professional offices. You can sometimes get a referral from your friends or physician, or ... » more What can I expect from my hearing aids? You can expect that after you have adapted and learned to use them properly (usually 4 to 8 weeks), ... » more Do all hearing aids work the same way? No. Hearing aids work in many different ways to provide the needed and desired speech signals to the listener. ... » more How can hearing aids help? Hearing aids serve different purposes and needs. The goal of most hearing aid fittings is to make more speech ... » more Are all hearing aids the same? All hearing aids are not the same. There are huge differences in technology, price, application and results! Please see ... » more What are the different styles of hearing aids? In general, there are 4 basic styles of hearing aids... Behind the Ear (BTE), In the Ear (ITE), In ... » more |
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