Hearing Instruments:
Selecting
an Instrument
Here are some questions you should ask to help you get the right hearing aid for your needs:
What style would be best for the physical shape of my ear and hearing needs?
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Behind-the-Ear |
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In-the-Ear |
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In-the-Canal |
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Completely in the Canal |
One hearing instrument or Two?
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Balance of sound |
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Localization |
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Sound separation in difficult listening environments |
What type of technology is available in the above styles?
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Conventional circuit |
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Programmable (also called digitally programmable) |
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All-Digital |
Is there a trial period?
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What is the length of the trial period |
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What do I owe at the end of the trial |
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Can I return the hearing instruments for a refund? Exchange? |
Are there other features that would help me?
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Telecoil for telephone listening |
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Direct Audio- Input to connect my hearing aid to any device with a headphone jack. |
What are the costs?
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Hearing Instruments |
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Batteries |
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Service |
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Warranty |
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Loss and Damage Coverage |
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Maintenance |
What are my options?
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Lip reading/Speech Reading |
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Alerting Devices |
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Group listening devices |
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Television Listening Devices |
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Telephone Listening Devices |
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