Hearing loss is an individual condition – each person’s hearing loss is different, and there’s not one hearing aid model that’s perfect for everyone. The best hearing aid for you will feel natural and comfortable to wear, and will provide the right sound quality and volume to compensate for your hearing loss.
Choosing a hearing aid always depends on your personal needs. The right hearing aid should:
- Help with speech understanding by picking up surrounding sounds
- Assist in hearing in quiet environments
- Assist in hearing in more complicated sound environments, like when there are multiple speakers or background noise
- Match your hearing needs and lifestyle
When searching for hearing aids, explore your options to understand what type of devices will work best for you. Follow these five tips to ensure you find the perfect fit:
- Get a checkup with your doctor to rule out illness associated with hearing loss, like an infection or earwax buildup.
- Schedule a hearing screening with your hearing care professional to assess your hearing. If you need hearing aids, we’ll help you choose the most appropriate devices and adjust them to meet your needs.
- Ask for a trial period so you have time to adjust to your new hearing aids and decide if they’re best for you.
- Think about future needs and ask if the hearing aids you’ve chosen are adjustable and will still be useful if your hearing loss gets worse.
- Stay realistic and positive. While hearing aids can’t restore normal hearing, your overall wellbeing and hearing health will improve with consistent hearing aid use.
For more information, contact the staff at Audiology & Hearing Aid Solutions in Clifton, Paramus, Pompton Lakes, Mahwah and Pompton Plains, New Jersey.
