Hearing Aids

Digital hearing aids are the most advanced hearing aid technology available and can be worn comfortably by people of all ages, from infants as young as two months of age to the elderly. Digital hearing aids are available in a variety of price ranges and styles, including small, discreet models that are virtually invisible. There are several options available to improve your hearing in specific situations. 

Directional Microphones
These devices make it easier to hear in loud social settings, such as a party or noisy restaurant. This technology uses two microphones -- one picks up sounds from all directions, while the other amplifies sounds from just one direction. If you are having a face-to-face conversation, most hearing aids will automatically adjust the microphones, or you can activate the directional microphone to turn up the volume of sounds in front of you, such as the other person’s voice. 

Telecoil
Also known as a T-coil or telephone adapter, this lets you switch between normal hearing aid settings and a special setting that improves your ability to hear phone conversations. The technology works with landlines as well as hearing-aid-compatible mobile phones. The telecoil also allows the listener to connect to a loop system, which is a hearing-aid-compatible sound system feature that is common in large auditoriums or places of worship. 

Wireless and Bluetooth Technology
There are lots of ways to link your digital hearing aids to your mobile phone, television, tablet, or other devices. Certain manufacturer phone apps offer additional flexibility for people using hearing aids. Various Bluetooth-compatible accessories are available, too.

Feedback Cancellation Systems
These automatically block annoying squealing and whistling (feedback) before you hear it.

Multiple Memories
Many digital hearing aids have several listening programs stored in their circuitry. This lets you select various microphone or hearing aid settings via a remote control or program button on the hearing aid. You can use different programs for listening in noisy or quiet settings, listening to music, or watching television.

Digital Speech Enhancement
You can choose to increase the relative intensity of certain components of speech to make it easier to understand conversations.

Initial Consultation
During your initial consultation, an audiologist will evaluate your hearing loss and discuss which style and hearing aid technology are best for your listening needs. You’ll be asked to complete questionnaires to help inform how much you may benefit from hearing aids. For a precise fit, we may need to take impressions of your ears. It takes about two weeks to receive your hearing aids.

Fitting Appointment
Your hearing aid fitting appointment includes fitting, programming, and learning about how to care for and use your hearing aids. You'll learn how insert and remove them, the best way to clean and maintain them for optimal performance, and how to change the batteries. If there is no insurance benefit for hearing devices, full payment is due at the time of the hearing aid fitting.
 
Your Hearing Aid Purchase
Your purchase includes many benefits:

• Trial Period: If you choose to return your hearing aid during the trial period (usually 30 or 60 days), you will receive a refund minus a dispensing fee.
• One- to Five-Year Warranty: This timeframe depends on your hearing aid. It covers repairs from the hearing aid manufacturer as well as a one-time loss and damage warranty. 
• Two-Hour Auditory Rehabilitation Course: This course covers how to make the best use of your hearing aids, other assistive devices that may be helpful in certain situations (such as personal FM listening systems to use at lectures or in classrooms), strategies to communicate and listen more effectively, and other information on coping with hearing loss.

Additional Services
We also offer resources for improving communication (like educational programs, apps, and online services) and repair services, including reprogramming, cleaning, and adjustments.