Hearing Aids Edmonton
Which Hearing Aids Are Best for You?
Gone are the days of one-size-fits-all hearing aids. Today, you can choose between sleek, low profile, very discreet hearing aids that come in a variety of models and colours. You can choose traditional behind the ear style, in your ear canal style, there are even hearing aids that can be left in for months at a time. They are much more comfortable than they used to be, and technology has made them better than ever.
So, how do you go about choosing the right ones to fit your needs? Considerations are style, function, and budget.
An expert hearing aid specialist at Hear In Edmonton would be more than happy to help you choose the right fit based on your lifestyle, hearing needs, and environment. Our experts will help fit the hearing aid and program them to offer you the best hearing experience possible.
Call to schedule a hearing evaluation and talk about which hearing solution is right for you.
ONE OR TWO HEARING AIDS?
Our philosophy is, you wouldn’t buy one glove. If you experience hearing loss in both ears- you need two hearing aids. Why?
Not only can your balance be affected by only treating one ear, but it can also be a major risk! Many hazards (such as traffic and fire) require you to hear with both ears and know where sounds are coming from.
Having only one ear treated also poses another risk- for the untreated ear to become progressively worse due to auditory deprivation.
How Do I Choose a Hearing Aid?
Knowing which hearing aid is right for you depends on the type and severity of your hearing loss, as well as which environments you frequent and your activity levels.
HEARING EVALUATIONS
Hearing aids use small microphones to collect sounds. A computer chip then converts the incoming sound, analyzes it and adjusts the sound based on your hearing loss. Then you hear the audio signals through miniature speakers in your ears.
During your hearing evaluation, we will determine which type of hearing problem you have. We will perform painless tests on your ears and ask you a variety of questions. Based on the results, our experienced experts may recommend seeing a medical doctor for a solution or recommend hearing aids.
Due to the very high number of hearing aids to choose from, our experts will guide you using your evaluation, to the best choices for you. You will be able to make the final decision yourself- a decision that is often an empowering choice after feeling helpless with hearing loss.
HEARING AID FITTING
After you have chosen your hearing aids we will program them specifically for your hearing needs at your fitting. We will also give you a full tutorial on how to use them, such as putting them in and taking them out, changing the batteries (if necessary) and cleaning them
DIGITAL HEARING AIDS: 21ST CENTURY SOLUTION
We recommend full-featured, advanced digital hearing aids so you can get the most out of life. Digital hearing aids will help across many environments, not just your home environment. Basic hearing aids will not be able to assist in a variety of places you may go to, such as restaurants and movie theaters.
WHICH HEARING AID BRANDS ARE BEST?
We have used our experience over more than a decade to select only the best performing and best quality hearing aid manufacturers possible. We think your hearing should never be compromised by our choices, therefore we take the utmost care in which hearing aids we provide.
Call us today to have a free demo of hearing aids and find out which brand suits your needs!
Questions About Prices?
One of the number one concerns we hear when it comes to hearing aids is cost. How much you want to spend will depend on a number of factors.
The extent of your hearing loss and the environments you spend the most time in, as well as your lifestyle, will affect this decision. This is because if you spend the most time at home, rarely speaking on the phone and not watching TV or listening to music, you may want to opt for a more basic model. However, if you’re a busy bee who’s going to and from work, traveling, and doing a variety of activities during the day- it would greatly benefit your life to choose a higher-performing type of hearing aid.