How to Find Help for Hearing Loss
Do you suspect you or a loved one has suffered hearing loss? If so, you are likely looking for a hearing loss solution. One of the first steps is to see an audiologist for a hearing loss test. After the hearing test is evaluated, a treatment plan will be devised.
Hearing aids are frequently suggested to combat hearing loss. Hearing specialists have knowledge on a wide variety of options. Many hearing aids are so small that no one but the wearer knows they are in. It’s even possible that the wearer may forget they’re there!
A few of the more common options the audiologist may suggest include:
BTE hearing aids CIC hearing aids RIC hearing aids ITE hearing aids Invisible hearing aids Digital hearing aids Open Ear hearing aids
The list of options can be overwhelming, but hearing aid help is available. Each model comes with advantages. The specialist will explain the differences between the models and highlight the strengths and the challenges of each one. They will then offer hearing aid advice to ensure the patient has the best unit to meet their individual needs.
Hearing aid care is of high priority to most who work in the client business. Keeping patients informed and happy keeps them coming back and referring others. Because of this a hearing aid provider is usually more than willing to take the time needed to answer questions and explain operation, care and maintenance of hearing devices to their patients.
The provider may have a catalog of supplies and accessories specific to the brand available. Additional supplies are needed to keep hearing aids in top shape. Taking the time to care for them properly extends their life and increases the quality of sound they provide.
A case for storing the hearing aids when they are not in use will help ensure their safety. Cleaning kits are available that provide all of the tools and supplies needed for sanitation and upkeep. Humidifiers keep the units dry. Lotions to prevent ear irritation are popular. It is important to purchase extra batteries so there is never a need for an emergency trip to the store in silence when a battery runs out of juice.
A wide range of hearing aid accessories are also on the market. Telephones are sold that amplify sound, bringing ease to the tasks of making and receiving phone calls. Special headphones allow the wearer to watch television as loud as they need to without disrupting their companions with the loud volume. Items like these improve quality of life at home. Hearing aids make it possible to enjoy clear sound anywhere you are.
Dr. Urban has a Master’s degree in Audiology from the University of Minnesota and a Doctorate in Audiology (Au.D.) from Salus University. A Wisconsin native, he and his wife, Liz, reside in Evanston. Prior to opening the Advanced Hearing and Balance Center, he was a Senior Staff Audiologist at Lake Forest Hospital. Dr. Urban is an active member of the American Academy of Audiology, the Academy of Doctors of Audiology, as well as the Illinois Academy of Audiology. In addition, he has been a presenter at multiple state and national conventions.
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