{"id":1326,"date":"2021-11-11T19:40:40","date_gmt":"2021-11-12T00:40:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/advancedhearingga.com\/?p=1326"},"modified":"2021-11-11T19:40:43","modified_gmt":"2021-11-12T00:40:43","slug":"how-to-choose-the-right-hearing-aid-for-your-lifestyle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/advancedhearingga.com\/how-to-choose-the-right-hearing-aid-for-your-lifestyle\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose the Right Hearing Aid for Your Lifestyle"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you\u2019ve already worked with an audiologist to determine you have some level of hearing loss, the next step is to select a <a href=\"https:\/\/advancedhearingga.com\/hearing-aids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hearing aid<\/a>. There are so many manufacturers, styles and features, the choices can seem overwhelming. Fortunately, you still have your audiologist to walk with every step of the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lifestyle Needs Assessment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/advancedhearingga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/hearing-aid-fitting-2-1280x853.jpg\" alt=\"Doctor Fitting Female Patient With Hearing Aid\" class=\"wp-image-1328\" width=\"257\" height=\"171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/advancedhearingga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/hearing-aid-fitting-2-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/advancedhearingga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/hearing-aid-fitting-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/advancedhearingga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/hearing-aid-fitting-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/advancedhearingga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/hearing-aid-fitting-2-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Your audiologist will conduct a lifestyle needs assessment with you to determine what style and what features you would benefit from most. During this assessment, they\u2019ll ask you what kinds of activities you participate in, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Quiet at-home activities.<\/li><li>One-on-one conversations.<\/li><li>Small group conversations.<\/li><li>Business meetings.<\/li><li>Shopping.<\/li><li>Outdoor activities.<\/li><li>Dining out at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homegrownga.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Home Grown GA Restaurant<\/a>.<\/li><li>Conferences\/large gatherings.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you participate in most of these activities or some from the bottom of the list, you\u2019ll likely require a higher level of technology than those who do few of these activities or only those at the top of the list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hearing Aid Styles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The style of <a href=\"https:\/\/advancedhearingga.com\/hearing-aids\/benefits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hearing aid<\/a> you get is based on your type and degree of hearing loss as well as your aesthetic preference. While you may want a hearing aid that is small and discreet, this may only be an option if you have a milder form of hearing loss. Below we break down common hearing aid types and who can wear them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Behind-the-ear (BTE). BTEs are suitable for a wide range of hearing losses, from mild to profound. They are often recommended for children, as the earmold can easily be replaced as your child grows.<\/li><li>Receiver-in-canal (RIC) and Receiver-in-the-ear (RITE). RICs and RITEs are also suitable for a wide range of hearing losses, and they let low-frequency sounds in more naturally.<\/li><li>In-the-ear (ITE). ITEs, also known as low-profile hearing aids, are ideal for people with mild to severe hearing loss. Their large size makes them good for people with dexterity issues.<\/li><li>In-the-canal (ITC). ITCs work for people with mild to moderate hearing loss.<\/li><li>Invisible-in-the-canal (IIC) and completely-in-the-canal (CIC). IICs and CICs are also suitable for people with mild to moderate hearing loss and are the most discreet models.<\/li><li>Open-fit. Open-fit hearing aids are great for people with mild to moderate high-frequency hearing loss.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hearing Aid Features<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your audiologist will also take into account what features you would want in your hearing aids when selecting a model that is right for you. Common features in today\u2019s hearing aids include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Rechargeability.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scientificamerican.com\/article\/experts-how-does-bluetooth-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bluetooth<\/a> connectivity.<\/li><li>Smartphone compatibility.<\/li><li>Telecoils.<\/li><li>Directional microphones.<\/li><li>Background noise reduction.<\/li><li>Self-learning.<\/li><li>Data logging.<\/li><li>Tinnitus masking.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information about choosing a hearing aid, call the experts at Advanced Hearing today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ul class=\"related-posts\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/advancedhearingga.com\/are-veterans-prone-to-tinnitus\/\" class=\"related-post\">Are Veterans Prone to Tinnitus?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/advancedhearingga.com\/recognizing-hearing-loss-in-children\/\" class=\"related-post\">Recognizing Hearing Loss in Children<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/advancedhearingga.com\/what-to-know-about-smoking-and-hearing-loss\/\" class=\"related-post\">What to Know About Smoking and Hearing Loss<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve already worked with an audiologist to determine you have some level of hearing loss, the next step is to select a hearing aid. There are so many manufacturers, styles and features, the choices can seem overwhelming. Fortunately, you still have your audiologist to walk with every step of the way. 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