Hearing Aid Information
Ensure:
1. Testing is completed in sound-proof booth by an Audiologist (if you are not certain of their qualifications, ask!).
2. Hearing aids are latest digital technology.
3. You are comfortable with the office location, office setting, office personnel, etc...since you will need to return for follow-up visits.
Beware of:
1. Advertisements showing aids with "Class A or Class D" technology. These are not digital circuits (Class A is not like Grade A beef and Class D does not stand for digital - these are some of the oldest circuits in the field).
2. Advertisements claiming large coupon discount ($1500 off a pair of aids) - if you have to have that big of a discount, something must be up!
3. Advertisements claiming they are only office in area with latest technology with one aid that fits all (each individual has different hearing/processing needs, hearing aids must be customized for each individual, patient and audiologist work together to select proper aids)
Digital Hearing Aid technology Levels
Demanding Listening Environment Digital fully automatic adjustments, “hands-off” aid
16 or 20 channel/bands - precision programming of tones/pitches/volume for sound quality
Automatic and/or Manual volume control
Automatic and Adaptive enhanced feedback cancellation (reduces whistle)
Adaptive noise management feature (comfort), speech enhancement (clarity)
Automatic wind noise management
Automatic sound transition for different listening areas (ie: quiet, noise w/speech, noise and music)
Automatic and Adaptive directional microphone (microphone front sensitive)
Automatic Telephone feature – including binaural phone (transmits phone signal to both ears)
Additional manually activated memories (programmed for different listening environments)
Acoustic indicator tones for multi-memory and low battery
Wireless connection to Bluetooth Devices (optional) – cell phones, iPods, computers
television (additional accessory may be necessary)
Active Listening Environment Digital semi-automatic, “hands-off” yet some manual control
8 channel/bands - precision programming of tones/pitches/volume for sound quality
Automatic and/or Manual volume control
Feedback Cancellation (reduces whistle)
Noise management, Speech enhancement, Wind management
Automatic sound transition for different listening areas (ie: quiet, noise w/ speech)
Manual Multiple memories (programmed for different listening environments)
Manual or Auto Directional microphone (microphone front sensitive)
Manual or Automatic Telephone feature
Acoustic indicator tones for multi-memory and low battery
Wireless connection to Bluetooth Devices (optional) – cell phones, iPods, computers,
television (additional accessory may be necessary)
Easy Listening Environment Digital manual adjustment aid, “hands-on”
4 channel/bands - precision programming of tones/pitches/volume for sound quality
Automatic and/or Manual volume control
Feedback Cancellation (reduces whistle)
Noise management, Speech Enhancement, Wind Management
Manual Multiple memories (programmed for different listening environments)
Manual Directional microphone (microphone front sensitive)
Automatic or Manual Telephone feature
Acoustic indicator tones for multi-memory & low battery
Wireless connection to Bluetooth Devices (optional) – cell phones, iPods, computers television (additional accessory may be necessary)
Purchase of hearing aids through Advanced Audiology includes:
- detailed attention to the individual's hearing needs
- intensive informational counseling regarding impact of hearing loss and realistic expectations of amplification use
- free follow-up visits
- friendly and fast service
- comfortable and up-to-date environment
- easy to find location and ample parking
- 6 - 12 month supply of hearing aid batteries
Unfortuantely, most insurance policies do not offer coverage for hearing aids, although policies issued through employers such as State of Michigan, School contracts, and General Motors contracts usually have some coverage.
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