Hearing Aids

Today's hearing aids come with advanced features like the ability to switch modes automatically. But choose your source carefully -- proper testing, fitting, and adjustment can be just as important as the device itself.

Start by asking what type of hearing aid might be best for your loved one:

  • In ear
  • Behind the ear
  • Partially in ear canal (also called "half-shell")
  • Completely in canal
  • Cochlear implant

 

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Tip

When speaking with a person with hearing loss, avoid shouting, which distorts lip movements so they are harder to read and may sound angry.

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