{"id":2351,"date":"2021-10-27T10:47:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-27T15:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mwent.net\/?p=2351"},"modified":"2021-12-01T10:48:19","modified_gmt":"2021-12-01T16:48:19","slug":"how-to-choose-the-right-hearing-aid-for-your-lifestyle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mwent.net\/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 suspect you have hearing loss, the first step toward better hearing is to get a comprehensive hearing test. Once your <a href=\"https:\/\/mwent.net\/hearing\/hearing-loss\/tests\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/mwent.net\/hearing\/hearing-loss\/tests\/\">hearing has been tested<\/a> and you\u2019ve been diagnosed with hearing loss, the next step is to <a href=\"https:\/\/mwent.net\/hearing\/hearing-aids\/fitting\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/mwent.net\/hearing\/hearing-aids\/fitting\/\">select a hearing aid<\/a>. Below we review how to choose the right hearing aid for your lifestyle.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"working-with-an-audiologist\">Working with an Audiologist<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mwent.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doctor-inspecting-ear-1280x853.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2353\" width=\"-462\" height=\"-307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mwent.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doctor-inspecting-ear-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/mwent.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doctor-inspecting-ear-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mwent.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doctor-inspecting-ear-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mwent.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doctor-inspecting-ear-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>They key to finding the right hearing aid for you is to work with an audiologist you trust. Your <a href=\"https:\/\/mwent.net\/hearing\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/mwent.net\/hearing\/\">audiologist<\/a> will use the results of your hearing test, your lifestyle needs assessment, your aesthetic preferences and your budget to recommend a hearing aid that works for you. First they\u2019ll recommend a certain type of hearing aid then choose a model that offers the features you want.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"types-of-hearing-aids\">Types of Hearing Aids<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Below are some of the most popular types of hearing aids:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Behind-the-Ear (BTE). <\/strong>The main portion of a BTE is worn behind the ear, and sound is channeled via thin tubing to an earmold that delivers it to the ears. BTEs are suitable for a wide range of hearing losses, from mild to profound.<\/li><li><strong>Receiver-in-Canal (RIC).<\/strong> RICs are similar to BTEs expect instead of an earmold, a receiver is worn in the ear, which connects to the hearing aid via thin wire. RICs are ideal for people with mild to severe hearing loss.<\/li><li><strong>In-the-Ear (ITE).<\/strong> ITEs fit inside the outer portion of the ear, and all the components are held in a hard-plastic case. They are great for people with mild to severe hearing loss.<\/li><li><strong>In-the-Canal (ITC).<\/strong> ITCs are custom fit to sit inside the ear canal and in part of the outer portion of the ear. They work for people with mild to severe hearing loss.<\/li><li><strong>Completely-in-Canal (CIC).<\/strong> CICs also sit inside the ear canal but are less visible than ITCs. They are designed for people with mild to moderate hearing loss.<\/li><li><strong>Invisible-in-the-Canal (IIC).<\/strong> IICs sit deep in the ear canal and are completely invisible. They are also suitable for people with mild to moderate hearing loss.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"hearing-aid-features\">Hearing Aid Features<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Hearing aids come with a variety of features to help you communicate well while out at the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.newwoodburycafe.com\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"http:\/\/www.newwoodburycafe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Woodbury Cafe<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Rechargeability.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scientificamerican.com\/article\/experts-how-does-bluetooth-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bluetooth connectivity<\/a>.<\/li><li>Smartphone compatibility.<\/li><li>Directional microphones.<\/li><li>Telecoils.<\/li><li>Background noise reduction.<\/li><li>Automatic programming.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information about choosing the right hearing aid for your lifestyle, call the experts at Midwest Hearing today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> <ul class=\"related-posts\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/mwent.net\/reconnect-this-thanksgiving-season\/\" class=\"related-post\">(Re)Connect This Thanksgiving Season<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/mwent.net\/world-diabetes-day-exploring-the-link-between-diabetes-and-hearing-loss\/\" class=\"related-post\">World Diabetes Day: Exploring the Link Between Diabetes and Hearing Loss\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/mwent.net\/enhance-your-life-through-better-hearing-insights-from-dr-kristi-gravel\/\" class=\"related-post\">Enhance Your Life Through Better Hearing: Insights from Dr. Kristi Gravel<\/a><\/li><\/ul> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you suspect you have hearing loss, the first step toward better hearing is to get a comprehensive hearing test. Once your hearing has been tested and you\u2019ve been diagnosed with hearing loss, the next step is to select a hearing aid. Below we review how to choose the right hearing aid for your lifestyle&#8230;.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2353,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"The right hearing aid with the right features can make all the difference. 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