About Hearing Aids

For most people with hearing loss, a hearing aid is essential to accessing conversations and other sounds around them. For most people, a properly fitted hearing aid will allow coversation without effort, hearing soft sounds in their environment, watching television without turning up the volume, and even improved understanding of conversations in noisy environments. For some people, accessories extend the function of hearing aids and allow even better hearing in more difficult listening environments.

Read our frequently asked questions about hearing aids, below, for more information about how hearing aids work and what they can do for you or a loved one with hearing loss. If you have more questions, feel free to schedule an appointment for a hearing exam and/or consultation with Audiology Ear Care today.

The quick answer to this questions is: you have two ears for a reason. Hearing through two ears gives us overall better access to sound, particularly soft sounds. It also provides us with the ability to localize - tell the direction of - sound. This can even be a safety concern at times. Last, hearing through two ears gives us a better chance of hearing people when there is background noise.

At Audiology Ear Care, we generally recommend purchasing two less costly devices instead of one more expensive one. Hearing aids can not provide the same advantages that we receive by hearing with two ears. Any recommendations should only come after a thorough examination and needs assessment by a qualified audiologist.

There is a wide range of cost options for hearing aids. Cost is generally tied to the level of technology in a device. Including clinic fees and long-term care options, hearing aids can cost as little as $2000 - $3000 (or even less, with economy products). At Audiology Ear Care we are focused on the quality of clinical care.

A hearing aid is a tool. It is the counseling and professional care of the audiologist that helps you hear well. Instead of selling overpriced hearing aids, we provide hearing aids near our cost and charge for the important stuff - our time and expertise. Visit us to see why the care we provide is the most important part of hearing better.

Many insurance companies have plans which cover hearing aids. You should check with your insurance provider to see whether you plan includes hearing aids. Some plans coverage the total cost and some will pay a set dollar amount. Audiology Ear Care accepts most insurance and is happy to help you navigate your insurance benefit.

There are many styles and features in today's hearing aids. It is easy to be confused by all the options. That's why our counseling-centered approach is so important! Our audiologists perform a thorough exam and a lifestyle assessment to determine what will be best for your hearing and best for you. You can read more about hearing aid options on our styles and features page.

At Audiology Ear Care we believe that the professional care we provide is the reason our patients are so much more successful. Our program of needs assessment, patient counseling and audibility-focused outcomes are key factors in success with a hearing aid. We include as many visits as necessary to make you successful with your new hearing aids. Beware of clinics and buying programs which limit visits! They are only focused on selling you a product, not helping you to hear better.

NO! The reality is that hearing aids purchased through Audiology Ear Care are significantly less expensive than those purchased online or even at "Discount" retail locations. Don't believe the marketing hype about discounted hearing aids - the only thing they discount is the amount of care they provide.

Yes! Most hearing aids come with a two or three year comprehensive warranty. Some of the economy hearing aids offered by labs may come with a one-year warranty. You always have the option to puchase a longer warranty if desired. Best of all, hearing aid warranties include loss coverage. If your hearing aid is lost or damaged beyond repair, it can be replaced one time for a low deductible cost.