what is the best hearing aid available?
devries992002 asked:
My husband just had his annual physical and they told him that his hearing was “no good”. I’ve known this for years. What are some of the top of the line hearing aids. We’re willing to spend whatever it takes as the hearing problem is bothersome for everyone.
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My husband just had his annual physical and they told him that his hearing was “no good”. I’ve known this for years. What are some of the top of the line hearing aids. We’re willing to spend whatever it takes as the hearing problem is bothersome for everyone.
March 30th, 2009 at 4:27 pm
Widex is the best in my opinion. but this is not cheap .Check if he can make an insurance claim .Perhaps he damaged his hearing at work .
April 2nd, 2009 at 3:32 am
You need to take him to an audiologist (NOT a hearing aid dispenser, they can’t evaluate his hearing in the same way, and will try to sell you aids which may not be appropriate, just the most expensive) to have his hearing evaluated. They can advise you as to which aid is best for his type of hearing loss (loss has several causes), and teach him how to maximize the hearing he has.
April 3rd, 2009 at 6:47 pm
Definitely you should take your husband to see a reputable audiologist (there’s no substitution for their advice). Depending on the degree of hearing loss from the audiogram, and type of hearing loss (e.g. sensorineural or conductive), there are different devices available that would best help. Getting the most expensive hearing aid will not necessarily give your husband the best benefit. So, seek the advice of a good audiologist.