{"id":350,"date":"2017-10-20T08:53:28","date_gmt":"2017-10-20T15:53:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fuelvet.com\/~todayshe\/?p=350"},"modified":"2023-11-15T12:11:36","modified_gmt":"2023-11-15T18:11:36","slug":"how-to-choose-a-hearing-aid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tohear.com\/how-to-choose-a-hearing-aid\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose a Hearing Aid"},"content":{"rendered":"

Of the nearly 40 million people<\/a> in Katy, Texas and throughout the country with hearing loss, 90 percent of them could benefit from the use of a hearing aid. Unfortunately, only 20 percent of individuals actually use a device. Part of the problem is the daunting hearing aid selection process. But no more. Below we will break down the process step by step.<\/p>\n

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Determine your hearing lifestyle<\/h2>\n

For most, their hearing lifestyle falls into one of four categories: private, quiet, active or dynamic. By determining which one describes you best, you can figure out what features you need and which level of technology is necessary for your needs.<\/p>\n

Decide Upon the Style<\/h2>\n

There are six different styles<\/a> of hearing aids. Typically, the smaller and more discrete the hearing aid is, the fewer features are available, and the shorter the battery life.\u00a0 Not every style is appropriate for every configuration of hearing loss. Your Katy audiologist is able to recommend the best styles for your type and degree of hearing loss. The style options are:<\/p>\n