How to Compare Hearing Aids - What You Need To Consider

It is important to consider many different aspects of your lifestyle when choosing a hearing aid. There are so many different styles and brands of hearing aids available on the market today and they vary in their prices and recommendations. Compare hearing aids on your own and then consult with your doctor.

Instructions

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  Determine whether you prefer an analog or digital hearing aid. Analog hearing aids only amplify sound while digital hearing aids use digital technology to customize and adjust sound.

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  Create a chart of the available analog and digital hearing aids. Despite your preference, you should consider all types of hearing aids.

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  List the price of the hearing aids in your chart. Analog hearing aids are generally cheaper than digital hearing aids. When you list them by price you can cross off the aids that are outside of your budget range and focus on the ones you can afford.

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  Ask your doctor if you have mild or serious hearing loss. If you have mild hearing loss, you might prefer smaller hearing aids that are undetectable and not customizable. However, if you have severe hearing loss in-the-ear hearing aids, which are customizable, are usually a better choice. Both behind-the-ear and in-the-ear styles are made for people with mild to severe hearing loss.

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  Research the warranty length of the products and if there is a trial period in which you can test out the product. Ideally you want a hearing aid with a warranty period longer than a year. Being able to test out the product for a month is also a big plus.

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  Think about the lifestyle you lead and the main reason you need a hearing aid. Determine which features of hearing aids are most important to you and your lifestyle.