What is the best kind of hearing aid to get?
Neil C asked:
I am looking get the kind that are hidden in the ear.
How much would they cost?
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I am looking get the kind that are hidden in the ear.
How much would they cost?
April 8th, 2009 at 1:26 am
A new ear*……….cost a arm and a leg.
April 9th, 2009 at 11:21 pm
I GOT ONE OF THOSE HEARING AIDS. IT IS SUPPLIED TO ME BY THE WORKMANS COMPENSATION BOARD ,BECAUSE MY HEARING PROBLEM IS WORK RELATED.YOU SHOULD CHECK THIS OUT IF YOU WORK IN A NOISY PLACE.OTHERWISE THEY COST A LOT OF MONEY I DONT KNOW HOW MUCH BUT ANY HEARING AID BUSINESS WILL BE HAPPY TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION
April 10th, 2009 at 8:31 am
It will depend on your hearing loss. There are different devices for different hearing problems. Costs will depend on what type of technology and style you get and depending on what part of the country in which you reside. In general, you may be looking at $1500 per instrument up to a little of $3000 per instrument for digital devices.
Sometimes, CIC hearing aids (or completely in the canal) are not appropriate for certain hearing losses. It is best to consult your hearing professional (preferably a dispensing audiologist) to see what is the recommended style and technology for your particular hearing loss.
We have had tremendous success fitting open fit instruments such as the Oticon Delta devices. Although these are over the ear instruments they are far less visible than most of the CIC instruments that are on the market. Ask you audiologist if you are a candidate for this technology. (See).
In general, the best hearing aid will be the one you will be happy to use and will use on a routine basis. Do your homework and educate yourself as to what is available and make a good decision when it comes time.