Hearing Aids/Assistive Technology
Several Factors to Consider when Choosing Amplification:
- Audiogram results
- Medical clearance/management as needed
- Perceived hearing handicap
- Lifestyle / listening environment(s)
- Patient profile (general health, vision, dexterity, age)
- Styles of hearing aids
- Digital circuit options
- Binaural advantage - We have two ears for a reason!
- Adjustment period - We hear with our brains!
- Trial period
- The expertise of the audiologist