Finding the Perfect Fit: The Art of
Hearing Aid Selection
With the cost of hearing aids
ranging from $2000-$7000 a pair, patients often ask us “What’s wrong with the
less expensive ones?”
The answer is nothing. In fact,
budget hearing aids could be the perfect choice for you. The only way to
find out which is best for your hearing lifestyle is to partner with an
Audiologist who understands both the art and science of selecting and fitting
hearing aids.
The advanced technology of today’s
hearing aids means you have more features from which to choose. These added
features, while providing added benefits, also make a hearing aid more
expensive. However, depending upon your unique requirements, more is not
necessarily better.
Think of it this way. If you were a serious athlete planning
on running a marathon and you decided to purchase a treadmill to do some
off-season training, you might choose a $4500 model on which you could run full
speed at varying degrees of inclines, all while the machine kept track of your
heart rate and tracked your progress. You would probably also want to have a
personal trainer, experienced in achieving the highest possible performance to
assist you in getting the most out of your investment and workouts. However, if
you just wanted to take an occasional walk and perhaps lose a few pounds, a
$500 treadmill might just do the trick.
The same considerations are true when
it comes to selecting appropriate hearing aids. If you are very active, live in a variety of noisy
environments and don’t want to be bothered adjusting volume, then you will
probably be happier with hearing aids which include advanced features such
as directional microphones, feedback cancellation or automatic adjustments. In
conjunction with this, you will be most satisfied with your results with the
involvement of an experienced Audiologist to tailor the features of the hearing aid to your personal needs and achieve maximum benefit. If you live a quiet life
and don’t mind making manual adjustments, then a more economical hearing device
might be perfect for you. In short, it is the art of selection and fitting combined with the science of technology that will have the most direct impact on your
level of satisfaction.
Our Audiologists are skilled at matching
your needs to the most appropriate technology and fitting the devices to
provide maximum benefit. We have
been trained to make their recommendations for the type and style of hearing
devices based upon five important criteria:
- · Your personal lifestyle
- · Your level of hearing loss
- · The physical characteristics of your ear canal
- · Your cosmetic preferences
- · Your budget constraints
Our Audiologists ask many questions,
because we want to get to know you.
We believe by investing time into understanding what your life is like
and what is important to you, we will be able to ensure your optimal hearing
while providing you the best value. You may contact us for a trial of hearing aids in Indianapolis with Audiologist Michelle Koley, or hearing aids in Lafayette with Audiologist Sandy Bratton. Go to www.BalanceMD.net or call us toll-free 888-888-DIZZY (3499).
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