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Your
Hearing Needs Are Unique
The way you hear is as individual as your fingerprints. Even people with
similar hearing loss differ considerably in the exact ways they hear.
That's why fitting a hearing instrument to your individual hearing loss
is no simple matter.
Hearing
Aids Are Not Off-the-shelf Products
In our experience we have seen thousands of people brighten their lives
through the use of hearing instruments. At the same time we have witnessed
a decline in overall public trust in hearing aid dealers. Some aids are
offered at bargain prices and some at high ceiling prices. It is confusing
for the average person to know what to choose. The American Speech, Language,
and Hearing Association, the U.S. House of Representative hearings, and
an NBC Dateline investigative report all agree that for the expertise
you need, you should choose an audiologist.
Audiologists
are Professional
Experts in Hearing Science
The person testing your hearing should have a Master's Degree (or Ph.D.)
in audiology. She or he should possess an in-depth understanding of the
latest technologies and fitting methods, and have state-of-the-art evaluation
equipment. An audiologist is trained to listen to you, understand your
needs, wishes and emotions and know how to use that information to make
wise choices about the model and design of your hearing instruments. You
should look for an audiologist with a lot of experience who can also offer
counseling on a variety of communication skills.
Hearing
Services Require Follow-up
The hearing instrument you purchase will likely need small adjustments
after the initial fitting. Be sure that prompt, hassle-free follow-up
is included in the cost of your purchase and make sure that your audiologist
is open to your questions or concerns, even long after your fitting. Remember,
he or she shouldn't simply be in the business of selling hearing instruments,
but offering quality hearing health care.
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