When you head to Fleet Feet Katie for a new pair of running shoes, you’ll probably spend a little bit of time in the store looking at your different options. You might consider all-terrain, road running, or another type of shoes to ensure your purchase fits your needs. Buying a new pair of hearing aids works the same way.
Rather than stepping into a shoe store and talking to an associate, you’ll go over the different models with one of our hearing specialists. Let’s take a look at a few things to consider when picking out your next pair.
Activity Levels
Different types of hearing aids will offer different features that can make it easier for someone with an active lifestyle to exercise without worrying about their devices. For example, someone who enjoys swimming might choose hearing aids with a waterproof coating. Someone who prefers to do yoga in the park may opt for behind-the-ear models that you can attach to your shirt with a safety clip to avoid losing your devices in downward dog.
Your Career
Your career can also inform the type of devices you choose. If you tend to spend your days in meetings, you might select hearing aids that offer advanced noise processing and directional microphones that amplify only the sounds you want to hear. If, however, you work from home and don’t spend much time in large crowds, you might prefer devices with omnidirectional microphones that capture sound equally from all directions.
Tinnitus
Approximately 90% of tinnitus cases are associated with underlying hearing loss. If the presence of ringing or buzzing in your ear sounds all too familiar, you may want to look for devices that offer tinnitus-masking technology.
Cosmetic Preferences
Modern hearing aids come in all different shapes and sizes. You can choose from sleek, behind-the-ear options in a variety of shiny colors or skin tones or opt for an in-the-canal option that you barely notice.
Your hearing specialist will walk you through the style options based on your degree of hearing loss. If you have mild hearing loss, you can usually benefit from any style. If, however, you have moderate to profound hearing loss, you may require larger devices, such as behind-the-ear or receiver-in-the-canal options, that offer greater amplification.
Schedule Your Hearing Aid Consultation
There’s a lot to consider when getting your first pair of hearing aids, but we’re here to help you through every step of the process. Contact us at Today’s Hearing today to schedule your appointment.