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Faqs on Hearing Aids

The latest information on hearing aids for individuals who are experiencing hearing loss, looking for hearing health information for their loved ones, or just desire to learn more about hearing aids to make the right hearing health decisions.

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Hearing Aids Information Faqs

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» How Do I Reduce Hearing Aid Background Noise?
Tuesday, May 1st 2012 Do ''noise reduction'' programs in hearing aids work? The background noise is terrible!
» Should I Wear One Hearing Aid or Two?
Tuesday, March 6th 2012 In most cases, two hearing aids are better than one. Of course, there are occasionally exceptions to this rule.
» How will I know if my child's hearing aids are working properly?
Tuesday, February 21st 2012 Parental involvement is very important when it comes to successful hearing aid fittings for children.
» What questions should I ask before buying hearing aids?
Tuesday, February 7th 2012 Thinking about buying hearing aids, but not sure where to start? Seek professional advice in order to determine your level of hearing impairment and to be fitted with proper aids.
» Is it possible to be fit with used hearing aids?
Tuesday, January 24th 2012 Whether or not a used hearing aid will work for another individual is dependent on several factors, including the type of hearing aid and the hearing loss and listening needs of the wearer.
» How long do hearing aids last?
Tuesday, December 20th 2011 While the average lifespan of hearing aids can be as long as five years, sometimes replacement is required sooner due to changes in hearing levels or changes in hearing aid technology.
» Will my hearing aids whistle?
Tuesday, July 19th 2011 Hearing aid feedback, sometimes referred to as "whistling" or "squealing," is typically caused by hearing aids that do not fit properly or by ear wax blocking the ear canal. Most new hearing aids offer technology that reduces or eliminates this annoying feedback.
» How Do Hearing Aids Work?
Tuesday, June 21st 2011 Today's digital hearing aids are miniature electronic devices that sit in or on the ear, and selectively amplify and process sounds.
» What are the most common types of hearing aids?
Tuesday, April 26th 2011 There are many types of hearing aids and each offers distinct advantages and disadvantages for the hearing aid wearer.
» Will Hearing Aids Make Me Look Old?
Tuesday, January 18th 2011 Are the newest hearing aids really invisible or will they make me look old?
» Hearing Aids Reviews
Tuesday, November 9th 2010 I am looking at buying new hearing aids and am trying to find hearing aid reviews. Does anyone review new hearing aids on the market?
» Are there hearing aids made specifically for children?
Tuesday, October 26th 2010 Some hearing aid manufacturers have developed hearing aids for children, such as the Oticon Safari.
» What are invisible hearing aids?
Monday, October 11th 2010 Recent developments in deep-fitting hearing aids have made them less visible and more discreet than ever.
» I’m wondering where to buy hearing aids and what is required before I can buy them?
Wednesday, July 21st 2010 Visiting a hearing aid center for a hearing test and consultation is the first step in buying hearing aids.
» Do hearing aids hurt your ears?
Wednesday, July 7th 2010 In most cases, hearing aids fit comfortably and do not cause pain or irritation.
» What are open hearing aids?
Monday, May 24th 2010 Many of my friends have purchased open hearing aids and are having wonderful success with them. What exactly are open hearing aids?
» What are Bluetooth hearing aids?
Monday, April 26th 2010 I have heard some hearing aids can connect to Bluetooth devices wirelessly. Is this true?
» Do I really need to buy bilateral hearing aids or would just one be adequate?
Wednesday, December 23rd 2009 If two hearing aids are recommended for your hearing loss, you will have the best success when wearing both. There are many benefits to wearing bilateral hearing aids.
» What are BTE hearing aids and how popular are they?
Tuesday, November 3rd 2009 Behind the ear (BTE) hearing aids are now more popular than custom in-the-ear hearing aids and provide many unique benefits to the hearing aid wearer.
» What are digital hearing aids?
Tuesday, July 21st 2009 Most hearing aids manufactured today are digital hearing aids. This technology offers many advantages for people with hearing loss.
» What are the different hearing aid types available?
Monday, April 13th 2009 Depending on a person’s hearing loss and cosmetic desire, there is a style of hearing aid to meet most people’s needs from a custom completely-in-the-canal hearing aid to open-fit hearing aids.
» Do I Need Two Hearing Aids?
Monday, March 2nd 2009 Basically, if you have two ears with hearing loss that could benefit from hearing aids, you need two hearing aids. It is important to realize there are no "normal" animals born with only one ear. Simply stated, you have two ears because you need two ears.
» Is there such a thing as sexy hearing aids?
Monday, November 17th 2008 Hearing aids, like eyeglasses, are so fashionable today, available in all the latest trends and fun colors to fit anyone's personality and make a fashion statement.
» If I start wearing hearing aids and wear them everyday, will I become dependent on my hearing aids?
Tuesday, November 11th 2008 Most people who are fit with hearing aids enjoy hearing sounds again and find that they do not want to be without their hearing aids.
» Can I wear invisible hearing aids?
Monday, November 10th 2008 The shape and degree of your hearing loss will determine which styles may work best for you, with smaller hearing aid types generally suited for less significant losses and larger styles suited for any level of hearing loss.


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