{"id":695,"date":"2019-08-30T16:01:16","date_gmt":"2019-08-30T16:01:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indianahearingspecialists.com\/?p=695"},"modified":"2019-09-26T22:21:45","modified_gmt":"2019-09-26T22:21:45","slug":"what-hearing-aid-style-is-right-for-me","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indianahearingspecialists.com\/what-hearing-aid-style-is-right-for-me\/","title":{"rendered":"What Hearing Aid Style is Right for Me?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>There are many things unique to Lafayette. One thing not so different from the rest of the country: <strong>hearing loss<\/strong>. About 20 percent of the population in Indiana, and throughout the United States, <a href=\"https:\/\/indianahearingspecialists.com\/hearing-loss\/other-health-risks\/\" title=\"Effects of Hearing Loss | Indiana Hearing Specialists\">suffers from impaired hearing<\/a>. Nine out of 10 of those individuals will benefit from treatment with <strong>hearing aids<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Choosing a Hearing Aid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/indianahearingspecialists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/style-options-.jpg\" alt=\"rack of clothing \" class=\"wp-image-696\" width=\"530\" height=\"353\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing a hearing aid may feel overwhelming. This isn\u2019t surprising, given the vast number of different styles available. Hearing aids come in a variety of shapes and sizes, ranging from tiny units that are worn deep in the ear canals to larger models that hook over the back of your ear. <a href=\"https:\/\/indianahearingspecialists.com\/about\/what-is-an-audiologist\/\" title=\"What is an Audiologist? | Indiana Hearing Specialists\">Your audiologist<\/a> will help you narrow down your choices based on the following criteria:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hearing Aid Considerations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Type and degree of hearing loss. <\/strong>You\u2019ll need a hearing aid powerful enough to compensate for the severity of your specific <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/a-to-z-guides\/hearing-loss-causes-symptoms-treatment#1\" target=\"_blank\">hearing loss<\/a>. It will need to target the frequencies you are having trouble comprehending. <\/li><li><strong>Lifestyle. <\/strong>Your lifestyle needs will dictate the type of hearing aid you should choose. If you\u2019re a social butterfly you\u2019ll want a model that works well in noisy environments and can accommodate your active lifestyle; on the other hand, if you\u2019re a couch potato, a simpler unit will probably suffice. <\/li><li><strong>Cosmetic preference. <\/strong>In order to gain the most benefit from your <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/hearing-loss\/in-depth\/hearing-aids\/art-20044116\" target=\"_blank\">hearing aids<\/a>, you\u2019ll need to wear them every day so it\u2019s important to choose a style that isn\u2019t only comfortable to wear, but appeals to your confidence, as well. Some people would rather disguise the fact that they <a href=\"https:\/\/indianahearingspecialists.com\/hearing-aids\/choosing-a-hearing-aid\/\" title=\"How to Choose a Hearing Aid | Indiana Hearing Specialists\">wear hearing aids<\/a> while others have no problem flaunting them to the rest of the world. This is a personal decision entirely up to you.<\/li><li><strong>Cost. <\/strong>Finally, there\u2019s the issue of cost to consider. Hearing aids range in price from a few hundred dollars to thousands of dollars apiece. We all want to save money, but don\u2019t let that be your only factor in choosing hearing aids; you\u2019ll want to make sure they address your specific hearing needs first and foremost. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\n\nHearing loss is a\ndaunting prospect for most, but remember, you are not alone. Your Lafayette audiologist is happy to help you through the\nprocess.&nbsp; \n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related Hearing Posts:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianahearingspecialists.com\/types-of-hearing-tests\/\">Types of Hearing Tests<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianahearingspecialists.com\/hearing-myths-that-may-be-hurting-you\/\">Hearing Myths that May Be Hurting You<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/indianahearingspecialists.com\/can-hearing-loss-be-prevented\/\"><\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianahearingspecialists.com\/can-hearing-loss-be-prevented\/\">Can Hearing Loss Be Prevented?<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are many things unique to Lafayette. One thing not so different from the rest of the country: hearing loss. About 20 percent of the population in Indiana, and throughout the United States, suffers from impaired hearing. 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