{"id":2544,"date":"2021-04-23T13:35:55","date_gmt":"2021-04-23T17:35:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.entofathens.com\/?p=2544"},"modified":"2021-04-23T13:35:57","modified_gmt":"2021-04-23T17:35:57","slug":"how-to-pick-the-best-hearing-aid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.entofathens.com\/how-to-pick-the-best-hearing-aid\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Pick the Best Hearing Aid"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When walking down the aisles of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailygroceries.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Daily Groceries Co-Op<\/a>, do you ever get overwhelmed by all the choices? When shopping for hearing aids, many people experience the same feeling. There are so many manufacturers, styles and colors to choose from, and it can be hard to decide what\u2019s best for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the Georgia Hearing Center at ENT of Athens, our audiologists are specially trained to help <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entofathens.com\/hearing-balance\/hearing-aids\/hearing-aids-overview\/\" target=\"_blank\">pick the best hearing aid<\/a> for your unique needs. We provide an overview of how we work with you to make this decision below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Unique Type &amp; Degree of Hearing Loss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.entofathens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/hearing-aid-fitting-1280x853.jpg\" alt=\"Woman gets hearing aid fitting.\" class=\"wp-image-2546\" width=\"285\" height=\"189\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.entofathens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/hearing-aid-fitting-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.entofathens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/hearing-aid-fitting-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.entofathens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/hearing-aid-fitting-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.entofathens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/hearing-aid-fitting-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 285px) 100vw, 285px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The first step in determining what hearing aid is right for you is to determine your precise type and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.asha.org\/public\/hearing\/degree-of-hearing-loss\/\" target=\"_blank\">degree of hearing loss<\/a> through a thorough audiological evaluation. Here at the Georgia Hearing Center, we conduct the following tests:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Pure tone testing.<\/li><li>Bone conduction testing.<\/li><li>Speech testing.<\/li><li>Tympanometry.<\/li><li>Acoustic reflex testing.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The results of these tests are charted on an audiogram \u2013 a visual representation of your hearing loss \u2013 and this is used by the audiologist to select what type of hearing aid will work best for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Lifestyle Needs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Two people with similar types and degrees of hearing loss <a href=\"https:\/\/www.entofathens.com\/hearing-balance\/hearing-aids\/benefits-of-hearing-aids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">won\u2019t necessarily benefit from the same devices<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you live an active lifestyle with a demanding job, lots of conference meetings and frequent socialization in bars and restaurants, you\u2019ll benefit from higher-tier technology with lots of features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you live a quiet lifestyle and prefer to spend most of your time at home or outdoors, you\u2019ll benefit from lower-tier technology that has fewer features but is more budget-friendly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Wish List<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your Georgia Hearing Center audiologist isn\u2019t the only one with a say in what hearing aids you take home. Be sure to do your research so you know what features are available and what you want to take advantage of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to improve your TV and movie watching experience, you\u2019ll want a device with Bluetooth connectivity, so your hearing aids can act as a wireless headset. These devices can also connect with smartphones so you can take calls hands-free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you enjoy listening to music and attending concerts, you\u2019ll want a device with advanced features that help with music clarity. For more information about the types and features of hearing aids available today, call the experts at the Georgia Hearing Center at ENT of Athens today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learn More About Hearing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entofathens.com\/can-music-cause-hearing-loss\/\" target=\"_blank\">Can Music Cause Hearing Loss?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.entofathens.com\/what-are-the-symptoms-of-hearing-loss\/\">What Are the Symptoms of Hearing Loss?<\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entofathens.com\/understanding-the-types-of-hearing-loss\/\" target=\"_blank\">Understanding the Types of Hearing Loss<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When walking down the aisles of Daily Groceries Co-Op, do you ever get overwhelmed by all the choices? When shopping for hearing aids, many people experience the same feeling. 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