{"id":60,"date":"2018-07-09T16:46:13","date_gmt":"2018-07-09T16:46:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fueldev.site\/~valleyau\/hearing-aids\/choosing-a-hearing-aid\/"},"modified":"2019-11-19T17:25:45","modified_gmt":"2019-11-19T17:25:45","slug":"choosing-a-hearing-aid","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/valleyaudiology.com\/hearing-aids\/choosing-a-hearing-aid\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing a Hearing Aid"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\" : \"http:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\" : \"Article\",\n  \"@id\" : \"https:\/\/valleyaudiology.com\/hearing-aids\/choosing-a-hearing-aid\/\",\n  \"mainEntityOfPage\": {\n         \"@type\": \"WebPage\",\n         \"@id\": \"https:\/\/valleyaudiology.com\/hearing-aids\/choosing-a-hearing-aid\/\"\n},\n  \"isPartOf\": {\n         \"@type\": \"WebSite\",\n         \"@id\": \"https:\/\/valleyaudiology.com\/\"\n},\n  \"name\" : \"Choosing a Hearing Aid\",\n  \"author\" : {\n    \"@type\" : \"Organization\",\n    \"name\" : \"https:\/\/valleyaudiology.com\/\"\n  },\n  \"datePublished\" : \"2019-07-12\",\/\/ Date format is yyyy-mm-dd\n  \"dateModified\" : \"2019-11-19\",\/\/ Date format is yyyy-mm-dd\n  \"keywords\" : \"choosing a hearing aid, hearing aids, frequency of hearing loss, hearing aid cosmetics, hearing aid lifestyle\",\n  \"image\": { \n\"@type\": \"ImageObject\", \n\"url\": \"https:\/\/valleyaudiology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/choosing-hearing-aid.jpg\",\n\"description\": \"Choosing a Hearing Aid in Concord CA\"\/\/ Ex: Hearing Aids Tucson\n},\n  \"articleSection\" : \"If you are experiencing hearing loss, odds are good that you\u2019ll benefit from a hearing aid. But choosing the right one is no simple task. Today\u2019s hearing aids are smaller and more feature-packed than their predecessors, offering an array of options.\",\n  \"articleBody\" : \"First, you\u2019ll need to have an audiologist assess your hearing loss. Severity is measured in degrees, based upon your hearing loss range in decibels. It ranges from normal (-10 to 15 dB) to profound (91+ dB), with a total of seven different degrees.\",\n  \"url\" : \"https:\/\/valleyaudiology.com\/hearing-aids\/choosing-a-hearing-aid\/\",\n  \"headline\" : \"Choosing a Hearing Aid\",\n  \"publisher\" : {\n    \"@type\" : \"Organization\",\n    \"name\" : \"Valley Audiology\",\n    \"logo\": { \n\"@type\": \"ImageObject\", \n\"url\": \"https:\/\/valleyaudiology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/196020_10150106709371650_5226507_n.jpg\",\n        \"description\": \"Valley Audiology\"\n}\n  }\n}\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Choosing a Hearing Aid\" src=\"https:\/\/valleyaudiology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/choosing-hearing-aid.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-166\" \/>If you are <a href=\"https:\/\/valleyaudiology.com\/hearing-loss\/hearing-loss\/\" title=\"Hearing Loss Symtpoms\">experiencing hearing loss<\/a>, odds are good that you\u2019ll benefit from a hearing aid. But choosing the right one is no simple task. Today\u2019s hearing aids are smaller and more feature-packed than their predecessors, offering an array of options.<\/p>\n<p>Narrowing the choices down can be tough, but there are a few important things you should take into consideration before choosing a hearing aid.<\/p>\n<h2>What Are Your Hearing Needs?<\/h2>\n<p>First, you\u2019ll need to have an <a href=\"https:\/\/valleyaudiology.com\/hearing-loss\/what-is-an-audiologist\/\" title=\"What does an Audiologist do?\">audiologist assess your hearing loss<\/a>. Severity is measured in degrees, based upon your hearing loss range in decibels. It ranges from normal (-10 to 15 dB) to profound (91+ dB), with a total of seven different degrees.<\/p>\n<p>Equally important is the frequency of your hearing loss.\u00a0 Some people have hearing loss only in a specific frequency region and some people have hearing loss at all frequencies.\u00a0 In addition hearing loss can be caused by breakdowns in different parts of the ear.\u00a0 It\u2019s important to understand the cause of the hearing loss in order to properly treat it.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll need to choose a hearing aid that targets the frequencies you have trouble comprehending.<\/p>\n<h2>What Are Your Lifestyle Needs?<\/h2>\n<p>Functionality is an important consideration. With so many available features, you\u2019ll need to decide which ones matter most to you. Popular features include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Directional microphones.<\/li>\n<li>Feedback suppression.<\/li>\n<li>Digital noise reduction.<\/li>\n<li>Telecoils.<\/li>\n<li>Binaural communication.<\/li>\n<li>Bluetooth\u00ae connectivity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Extra features are also available. Speak with your audiologist about the pros and cons of these features.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll also have to take into account your lifestyle needs. Whether you enjoy quiet, intimate gatherings with a few close friends or an active outdoors lifestyle that includes a lot of background noise, there is a hearing aid designed specifically for your activity level.<\/p>\n<h2>What Is Your Cosmetic Preference?<\/h2>\n<p>Cosmetic preference is a key factor in choosing a hearing aid. Since you\u2019ll be wearing it every day, it\u2019s got to not only feel good but appeal to your confidence.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/valleyaudiology.com\/hearing-aids\/hearing-aid-types\/\">Hearing aids are available in a variety of sizes and styles<\/a>, some visible while others are implanted deep within the ear canal, rendering them virtually undetectable. Many are custom-molded to fit each individual\u2019s ears.<\/p>\n<h2>What Is Your Budget?<\/h2>\n<p>Finally, there is cost. Price will be a factor, but be sure to consider your specific hearing needs when making this decision.<\/p>\n<p>Investing in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/abs\/10.3109\/00206090009073062\" title=\"Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids: Eiectroacoustic Characteristics and Possible Target Client Groups | International Journal of Audiology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">cheap hearing aid<\/a> that is ineffective is a waste of money; conversely, you don\u2019t want to overspend on features that won\u2019t benefit you.\u00a0<span>Dr. Kjeldsen\u00a0<\/span>can offer suggestions that will point you in the right direction.<\/p>\n<p>Call <span class=\"company-name \">Valley Audiology<\/span> at <a href=\"tel:+19256768101\" class=\"phone \"> <span class=\"phNum\">(925) 676-8101<\/span><\/a> for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are experiencing hearing loss, odds are good that you\u2019ll benefit from a hearing aid. 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