For many, it takes years of struggles with misunderstanding speech in conversations, not hearing in noisy social settings and difficulties listening on the phone before they seek help with a hearing aid.\u00a0 Yet, several days of strife may have been averted had a hearing aid been pursued earlier.\u00a0 Today, many objections exist around hearing aids that prevent people from taking proper action.\u00a0 However, many of these objections are based upon old conditions or myths.\u00a0 We want to help dispel a few of those for you or a loved one.<\/p>\n
Myth<\/em><\/strong>:\u00a0 Hearing aids are too big and are too noticeable when worn.<\/p>\n Fact<\/em><\/strong>:\u00a0 While previous hearing aids may have been large and clunky, today\u2019s hearing aids are drastically different in size and cosmetic appeal.\u00a0 In fact, many of the behind-the-ear hearing aids needed by those with more significant hearing losses have won multiple industrial design awards in the consumer electronics category for their stylish design and ease-of-use.\u00a0 Also, there are small hearing aids that are nearly invisible* when worn deep in your ear canal.<\/p>\n Myth<\/em><\/strong>:\u00a0 Hearing aids only work in quiet settings and can\u2019t help in noisy situations with background noise.<\/p>\n Facts<\/em><\/strong>:\u00a0 Vast improvements in hearing aid technology have been made even in the last few years to help make hearing in noisy environments effortless.\u00a0 With today\u2019s technology from Starkey, a hearing aid will intuitively seek out speech to amplify it, all while compressing background noises and conversations.\u00a0 This allows for conversations in social settings to be easy and enjoyable again.<\/p>\n Myth<\/em><\/strong>:\u00a0 Hearing aids are too expensive.<\/p>\n Fact<\/em><\/strong>:\u00a0 Actually, hearing aids today not only come in an array of sizes and styles but also with several levels of technology and many affordable options.\u00a0 The level of hearing aid technology you will want will depend first upon recommendations from your hearing examination but also your lifestyle needs.\u00a0 Many patients who have only moderate hearing losses may opt for a more sophisticated hearing aid because they need performance in large group meetings or in social settings.\u00a0 On the contrary, some individuals with significant losses opt for a hearing aid that gives them performance in only a few environments of concern such as in church, hearing on the phone and in listening to television.\u00a0 We are glad to review our pricing ranges and payment plan options to ensure you get a hearing aid, if needed, which satisfies both your budgetary and lifestyle needs.<\/p>\n We hope that if you or a loved one struggle with a hearing loss, early consideration can be given to evaluating hearing aid options.\u00a0 With affordable and reliable technology available, no one should have to go a day without better hearing.\u00a0 Interested to learn more or schedule a free hearing examination?\u00a0 Simply request an appointment by entering your information on our Contact Us<\/u> page and we will be in touch to help you get started. Or Give us a call 907-644-6004 and we can set up a free hearing test with you.<\/p>\n Yours for better hearing,<\/p>\n Donna R. 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