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Tinnitus is ringing or buzzing in the ears. Many people who experience
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If you are considering hearing instruments, the process does not have to be overwhelming. You can simplify the process by asking questions and educating yourself. The following hearing aid information can help you with the entire process; what to expect, what questions you should ask, and what choices and options you have.
By making the decision to treat your hearing loss with hearing instruments, you are the key player in this transition to a better quality of life, so take a few minutes to educate yourself on the hearing aid experience. Ask questions. Lots and lots of questions when you finally get the results of your hearing test.
You’ll end up with the best hearing loss solution based on consultation with your hearing aid practitioner. With your input, these hearing professionals can improve your hearing with the right hearing instruments that suit your hearing needs, your lifestyle and your preferences.
Today, it’s all about complete customization. You decide from a full menu of style and feature options. By discussing your listening goals, lifestyle and personal preferences openly with your hearing professional, you become a partner in the success of your hearing aid experience.
Following the fitting of hearing instruments a transition period is expected
Hearing instruments amplify sound and in doing so, sound waves are digitally processed, delivering a sound that may initially sound different from the organic sound you used to have.
In addition depending upon how long you’ve waited to treat your hearing loss, your hearing nerves are not accustomed to hearing sound at the pitches in which you have hearing loss. Like any part of our body, those nerves need time to adjust and get used to being stimulated with sound again.
So expect a period of adjustment, which can vary person to person. Work with your hearing professional to “ease” into listening with your hearing instruments. The goal is to work your way up to wearing the hearing instruments during the entire day to give your nerves and brain optimal time to adjust.
In a matter of time, your ears and the hearing centers of the brain will adapt to this new, improved sound source. There are some lucky people who will plug in, walk out the door and never give hearing a thought again. These folks adapt to hearing aid sound immediately. You will too, even if it takes a few days.
Let’s face it, the word is out – hearing instruments can cost you a penny or two. Hearing aid prices range typically between $1000-$5000 per hearing aid. Various factors influence the cost of hearing instruments such as: where you live (cost of living), level of technology you choose, size of hearing aid, warranty and after fitting care offered by your hearing professional.
Hearing professionals typically recommend the purchase of a pair of hearing instruments to avoid stressing the unaided ear, and in most cases, hearing loss occurs in both ears. Don’t skimp and go with one high-end hearing aid thinking it will save you money and it will be easier to get used to. The fact is, by aiding one ear only, you are depriving that other ear of sound for a longer period of time and you actually may not see as much benefit from wearing just one hearing aid. Our brains are wired to hear with both ears. You wouldn’t just put eyeglasses on one eye would you?
When it comes to different levels of technology and features, you have a long menu from which to choose, though most hearing aid features are not ala carte. Typically you can select the between entry-level, mid-level and advanced. Depending on which level of technology you choose, additional hearing aid features may include:
Make a list of your hearing aid experience priorities, your life priorities, and the sounds you missing and what do you want to hear again. Then you’ll know where to put your hearing aid dollars to get the biggest BANG for your buck, and the best listening and wearing experience based on your priorities.
Call Desert Hearing Care at (480) 374-1846 or schedule your free consultation online.
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