What are hearing aids?

• Medical devices fit to an individual's hearing loss that amplify sound and speech

What is the difference between a hearing aid and an amplifier?

• Hearing Aids are digitally programmed to fit your hearing loss. Hearing Aids will only target the sounds you can't hear well,  while amplifiers just make all sounds louder.

• Hearing aids can have multiple programs for different listening environments- including noisy places.

What are the important parts to a hearing aid?​

• Components include at least one microphone, an amplifier, a speaker and a battery

• Some batteries are rechargeable!

Why do people with hearing loss need hearing aids?

• Hearing Aids can help make some sounds louder so that they can listen, communicate, and participate more fully in daily activities.

How can I get the most out of my hearing aids?

• Wearing the hearing aids all-waking-hours: from the time you get up in the morning until you go to bed at night

• Communicating with your audiologist about your needs and concerns