If you have questions about hearing aids, we have answers. At Advanced Affordable Hearing, we receive an influx of questions about our products online, via e-mail, and over the phone. With over 20 years in the hearing industry, we’ve found there are some questions we hear more frequently than others, and here are our answers to the top 10.
It's an age-old story: Your hearing just isn't what it used to be, so you take a trip to the audiologist and discover you have hearing loss. The audiologist then suggests that it’s time to purchase a pair of hearing aids. You begin looking at your options and quickly realize: Hearing aids are expensive. But is there a way around this? In a word, yes.
There are four primary styles of modern hearing aids. They are CIC (Completely-In-Canal), ITC (In-The-Canal), ITE (In-The-Ear), and BTE (Behind-The-Ear). While many people choose a style based on vanity, decisions regarding which style of hearing aids is most appropriate for you may need to be based on a variety of factors. Let's take a look at them.
As a hearing aid company, one of our most frequently asked questions is: “Are two hearing aids better than one?” In most cases, the answer is a simple 'yes.' However, there are many scenarios, such as convenience, cost, or hearing loss in only one ear, that may drive an individual to wear only one hearing aid. But in reality, most people should elect to wear two hearing aids instead of just one. Here's why.
There are four main reasons why binaural (two eared) listening is superior to monaural (one eared) listening: 1) better hearing in noise, 2) improved noise level from all positions, 3) improved localized ability, and 4) decreased chances of deterioration of the unaided ear. Let's walk through each one.
Studies have shown that in most cases, when age-related hearing loss has occurred, both ears are generally affected. Although the amount of loss may not be equal for both ears, it is safe to assume that both ears are experiencing at least some noticeable loss. As a result, a common question asked when a person is struggling with hearing loss is: "Is a monaural or binaural hearing aid fitting the best for me?" Let's find out.
