Do hearing aids really work?
Yes! Most hearing losses can be improved with the assistance of customized hearing aids. With the advancements in new technology, hearing aids have achieved great recognition in enabling individuals with all levels of hearing loss, from mild to profound, to lead more rewarding and satisfying lives. Since there are a wide variety of hearing aids available to suit many different hearing related issues, an individual consultation and a complete hearing test is needed to determine if you are a candidate for hearing aids.
Yes, they work great Provided that the individual receives proper testing, counseling, advanced fitting techniques and appropriate hearing aid style and technology. “National Council on the Aging (NCOA) survey of nearly 4,000 people finds significant quality-of-life differences between users and non-users of hearing instruments”. This was the headline in a study published in the “The Hearing Review” January 2000. The study went on to state….. “A survey of 2069 hearing-impaired individuals and 1710 of their family members reveals that hearing instrument users are likely to report improvements in their physical, emotional, mental and social well-being. Users of hearing instruments on average are more socially active and avoid extended periods of depression, worry, paranoia and insecurity compared to non-users with hearing loss. Additionally, family members and friends are more likely to notice these benefits than the actual users themselves. This major study quantified the importance a
Types of Hearing Aids Four styles of hearing aids are currently available. Three types are worn in the ear: Completely-in-the-Canal (CIC), In-the-Canal (ITC), and In-the-Ear (ITE); and Behind-the-Ear (BTE). In CIC, ITC and ITE hearing aids, the receiver, microphone and amplifier are contained in a shell which is worn in the ear. Completely-in-the Canal aids are the newest and smallest model available. They fit deep inside your ear canal so that they’re practically invisible. In-the-Canal aids are small enough to fit almost entirely in your ear canal, making them hardly noticeable. In-the-Ear aids fit within your outer ear and are the most widely recommended hearing aid style. We offer a wide selection of these custom-made hearing aids, including a variety of sizes and circuit options. Advantages of CIC, ITC and ITE aids: • Inconspicuous and comfortable: invisible to hardly visible when worn, ideal for use during sports activities, exercise and at work. • Good directional hearing In BTE
