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The question of how hearing aids actually work comes up frequently. Essentially, a hearing aid takes a sound and amplifies it before sending it to the ear. To explain the process more clearly, we created a graphic.
When you first purchase hearing aids, you may think that they will immediately help you to hear better. And while this will happen eventually, there is an adjustment period involved in acclimating to hearing aids. So you can be aware of what it's really like to start wearing hearing aids for the first time, we've made a list of some of the things you can expect.
You're hearing aids have finally arrived! But now what? Depending on how long you have had issues with your hearing, your brain will need time to learn to "hear" again. Here are some additional tips to help you get the most out of your hearing aid during the adjustment process.
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.
Medicare and most insurance companies do not include hearing instruments as part of their coverage. That leaves many people stuck in a situation where they need a hearing aid but simply cannot afford it. By selling hearing aids online, Advanced Affordable Hearing is able to offer quality hearing aids for a reasonable price. This opens the door for people to purchase hearing aids online without draining their bank account.
While each person's experience will vary, hearing aids may allow a person to experience certain sounds they had never heard before (or at least for some time). Relearning takes place in the central auditory nervous system and not in the ear itself.
One of the questions we get asked most often is to explain the difference between analog and digital hearing aids. Here, we will explain the differences between the two.
The loss of hearing is often associated with depression and a feeling of social isolation. According to audiologists, one of the best ways to treat these condition is by wearing hearing aids. Unfortunately, the cost of hearing aids is often extraordinarily high, but thankfully, there are other options available.
Hearing aids range in price from as low as $10 to as high as $8,000 if you go to a local provider. The difference in prices is due to cost to seller, the hearing aid model, and the hearing aid's features.
