{"id":51,"date":"2018-06-05T18:58:20","date_gmt":"2018-06-05T22:58:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fueldev.site\/~wilmingt\/?page_id=51"},"modified":"2019-11-18T16:50:46","modified_gmt":"2019-11-18T21:50:46","slug":"choosing-a-hearing-aid","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wilmingtonaudiology.com\/hearing-aids\/choosing-a-hearing-aid\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing a Hearing Aid"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" itemprop=\"image\" title=\"choosing-a-hearing-aid\" src=\"https:\/\/wilmingtonaudiology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/choosing-a-hearing-aid.jpg\" alt=\"Audiologist showing a hearing aid\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-212\" \/>If you are experiencing hearing loss, odds are good that you\u2019ll benefit from a hearing aid. But choosing the right one is no simple task. Today\u2019s hearing aids are smaller and more feature-packed than their predecessors, offering an array of options for your hearing care. <\/p>\n<p>Narrowing the choices down can be tough, but there are a few important things you should take into consideration before choosing a hearing aid. <\/p>\n<h2>What Are Your Hearing Needs?<\/h2>\n<p>First, you\u2019ll need to have an audiologist <a title=\"Hearing Test | Wilmington Audiology\" href=\"https:\/\/wilmingtonaudiology.com\/hearing-loss\/hearing-tests\/\">assess your hearing loss<\/a>. Severity is measured in degrees, based upon your hearing loss range in decibels. It ranges from normal (-10 to 15 dB) to profound (91+ dB), with a total of seven different degrees. <\/p>\n<h3>What frequencies do you have trouble hearing?<\/h3>\n<p>Equally important is the <a title=\"Hearing Loss Facts | Wilmington Audiology\" href=\"https:\/\/wilmingtonaudiology.com\/hearing-loss\/hearing-loss-facts\/\">frequency of your hearing loss<\/a>. Conductive hearing loss resulting from damage to the outer or middle ear affects low frequency sounds, while sensorineural hearing loss, in which damage occurs to the inner ear, results in a loss of high frequency sounds. <\/p>\n<p><strong>You\u2019ll need to choose a hearing aid that targets the frequencies you have trouble comprehending<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<h2>What Are Your Lifestyle Needs?<\/h2>\n<p>Functionality is an important consideration. With so many available features, you\u2019ll need to decide which ones matter most to you. <\/p>\n<h3>Popular hearing aid features include:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Directional microphones.<\/li>\n<li>Feedback suppression. <\/li>\n<li>Amplifiers. <\/li>\n<li>Digital noise reduction. <\/li>\n<li>Wax guards.<\/li>\n<li>Automatic volume control.<\/li>\n<li>Bluetooth\u00ae connectivity. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Extra features are also available. Speak with your audiologist about the pros and cons of these features. <\/p>\n<h2>What is your listening environment like?<\/h2>\n<p>You\u2019ll also have to take into account your lifestyle needs. Whether you enjoy quiet, intimate gatherings with a few close friends or an active outdoors lifestyle that includes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/healthy-aging\/news\/20190516\/new-hearing-aid-may-solve-cocktail-party-problem#1\" title=\"New Hearing Aid May Solve 'Cocktail Party' Problem | Web MD\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">a lot of background noise<\/a>, there is a hearing aid designed specifically for your activity level. <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" itemprop=\"image\" title=\"choosing-a-hearing-aid-2\" src=\"https:\/\/wilmingtonaudiology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/choosing-a-hearing-aid-2.jpg\" alt=\"Audiologist training patient on hearing aids\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-324\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>What Is Your Cosmetic Preference? <\/h2>\n<p>Cosmetic preference is a key factor in choosing a hearing aid. Since you\u2019ll be wearing it every day, it\u2019s got to not only feel good but appeal to your confidence. <\/p>\n<p>Hearing aids are available in a variety of sizes and styles, some visible while others are implanted deep within the ear canal, rendering them virtually undetectable. Many are custom-molded to fit each individual\u2019s ears. <\/p>\n<h2>What Is Your Budget? <\/h2>\n<p>Finally, there is cost. Price will be a factor, but be sure to <strong>consider your specific hearing needs when making this decision<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<p>Investing in a cheap hearing aid that is ineffective is a waste of money; conversely, you don\u2019t want to overspend on features that won\u2019t benefit you. Your audiologist can offer suggestions that will point you in the right direction. <\/p>\n<p>Call <span class=\"company-name \">Wilmington Audiology Services<\/span> at <a href=\"tel:+13026541011\" class=\"phone \"> <span class=\"phNum\">(302) 654-1011<\/span><\/a> for more information or to schedule an appointment for hearing services.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are experiencing hearing loss, odds are good that you\u2019ll benefit from a hearing aid. But choosing the right one is no simple task. Today\u2019s hearing aids are smaller and more feature-packed than their predecessors, offering an array of options for your hearing care. 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