{"id":1146,"date":"2021-04-09T11:58:30","date_gmt":"2021-04-09T18:58:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hearingadvancement.com\/?p=1146"},"modified":"2021-04-09T11:58:36","modified_gmt":"2021-04-09T18:58:36","slug":"how-to-pick-the-best-hearing-aid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hearingadvancement.com\/how-to-pick-the-best-hearing-aid\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Pick the Best Hearing Aid"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you\u2019ve ever walked down the cereal aisle at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.haggen.com\/store\/woodinville\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Woodinville Haggen<\/a> trying to figure out which box to grab, you will understand how choosing between products that at first seem similar can be so challenging. When choosing a cereal, you have to figure out what your taste is right now as well as what it will be in a few weeks; you also have to consider what additional extras like whole grains or vitamin D your body needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike cereal, your hearing aid selection is an important medical decision that should not be taken lightly. Below is a breakdown of how to select the <a href=\"https:\/\/hearingadvancement.com\/hearing-aids-overview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">right hearing aid for your needs<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Type and Degree of Hearing Loss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/hearingadvancement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/hearing-aid-fitting-1280x853.jpg\" alt=\"Woman gets fitted for hearing aid.\" class=\"wp-image-1148\" width=\"272\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hearingadvancement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/hearing-aid-fitting-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/hearingadvancement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/hearing-aid-fitting-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hearingadvancement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/hearing-aid-fitting-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hearingadvancement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/hearing-aid-fitting-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 272px) 100vw, 272px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to recommend a hearing aid style, your audiologist will first need to know your exact <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asha.org\/public\/hearing\/degree-of-hearing-loss\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">degree of hearing loss<\/a>. This is done through a <a href=\"https:\/\/hearingadvancement.com\/hearing-loss-overview\/hearing-tests\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hearing evaluation<\/a>. You will be given any or all of the following tests:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Pure tone testing.<\/li><li>Bone conduction testing.<\/li><li>Speech testing.<\/li><li>Tympanometry.<\/li><li>Acoustic reflex testing.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the results are in, your audiologist will use this information to craft a customized treatment plan. Since some models of hearing aids are better for certain degrees of hearing loss, this step is crucial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Lifestyle Needs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hearing aids can be as powerful or as simple as you want or need them to be. Understanding your lifestyle needs can help you determine what level of technology is right for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Those who spend most of their time out and about going to meetings and events are putting themselves into complex listening situations with extensive background noise. They will need the highest level of technology in order to help distinguish speech from other sounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you spend your time in smaller groups or quiet settings like your home or the hiking trails, the level of technology you need will be lower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Hearing Wish List<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The only way your audiologist can help you select a hearing aid that\u2019s right for you is by being honest about <a href=\"https:\/\/hearingadvancement.com\/hearing-aids-overview\/benefits-of-hearing-aids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">what you want out of your device<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to improve your experience talking on the phone or watching television, your audiologist will recommend a hearing aid with Bluetooth\u2122 connectivity that allows you to wirelessly connect to various devices. If you enjoy live music, your audiologist will make sure their hearing aid selection includes an advanced feature that helps improve music clarity.\u00a0 To learn more about which hearing aid is right for you or to schedule an appointment with an experienced audiologist, contact Hearing Advancement Center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learn More About Hearing Aids<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hearingadvancement.com\/are-hearing-aid-apps-helpful\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Are Hearing Aid Apps Helpful?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hearingadvancement.com\/how-to-deal-with-common-hearing-aid-disasters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Deal with Common Hearing Aid Disasters<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hearingadvancement.com\/getting-used-to-hearing-aids-in-four-easy-steps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Getting Used to Hearing Aids in Four Easy Steps<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve ever walked down the cereal aisle at the Woodinville Haggen trying to figure out which box to grab, you will understand how choosing between products that at first seem similar can be so challenging. When choosing a cereal, you have to figure out what your taste is right now as well as what&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1148,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"Unlike choosing a breakfast cereal, your hearing aid selection is an important medical decision that should not be taken lightly. 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