Selecting a Hearing Aid
One of the hardest things to do is to select a hearing aid. There is so
much variation in capabilities, features, pricing, etc., that hearing aid
selection is a daunting challenge for almost everyone. It's especially
challenging for someone who is selecting hearing aids for the first time.
They are usually pretty overwhelmed by the time they get to this point,
and often don't make good choices.
We hope the information in this section will make this task a bit
easier. Have a look at some of these articles for some great advice!
November 2001 - There's nothing like advice from someone who's
already been down the path, is able to retain the important information,
and can express it clearly and concisely. Steve Barber clearly does all
this. Read his recommendations on hearing aids.
February
2002 - Here are hearing aid recommendations from
Curtis Dickinson. If you wear aids or are considering getting aids, you
need to read this!
June 2005 - Here's a
great article on matching hearing aid technologies to individuals.
It's our report on Scot Frink's Hearing Aid Technology workshop at the
Western Symposium on Deafness.
October 2006 - What
to Expect from a Complete Hearing Test
November 2006 - What You Need to Know Before You Buy
Hearing Aids
October 2006 - Simplify the Digital
Hearing Aid Experience: Questions to Ask Before Purchasing
