For many Americans dealing with hearing loss, the fact of needing hearing aids is one they’d rather avoid.
Hearing aids have had a bad reputation for making you look old, fitting uncomfortably, and, of course, coming at premium price ranges for the more upmarket models.
However, in recent years, hearing aids have become the sidekick instead of the supervillain; many people have realized the power in these tiny but mighty devices and see them as tech that, when combined with industry-leading hearing care from a team of friendly neighborhood audiologists, makes a huge difference.
Of course, some hearing aids are pricier than others, due to a few different reasons.
Reason #1—Top-Tier Technology
Extensive research, time, and money have been spent on the quality and function of hearing aids to make them extremely powerful, life-enhancing little machines.
Long gone are the days of those cumbersome, conspicuous bricks—today they’re small, discreet, and a lot more attractive. They can now resist water and dust, wirelessly stream sound from your cell phone, loop into the feedback systems of major public buildings, and so much more.
Advanced technology now means the wearer can, in many cases, hear much better sound quality than ever before!
Reason #2—Custom Fit for Your Custom Needs
Your hearing problem is as unique to you as you are to the world, which means standard, off-the-shelf hearing aid models might not actually target the areas you need them to.
It’s true that custom-made hearing aids are an investment; however, they will provide you with a wealth of benefits that are completely unique to your requirements, including:
- Telecoil compatibility
- Bluetooth streaming for direct-to-ear sound
- Smartphone connectivity for remote support and programming adjustments
- Directional microphone
- Feedback suppression
- Digital noise reduction
- Automatic and manual volume control
- Wireless connectivity between devices
- Direct audio input
- Low-battery indicators
- Data logging
- Hardier designs that last longer and are more comfortable to wear
- And more!
Many people see hearing aids as the last stop on their hearing health journey, but great technology is just one pit stop on your ride to better hearing outcomes. What’s most important is the relationship with your copilot: your audiologist.
Reason #3—Expert Help From an Audiologist
Would you feel safer buying a car knowing you had direct contact with the manufacturer if anything ever went wrong, as opposed to not having that backup? Sure you would.
It’s the same for premium hearing aids: When you invest in the model, you’re also investing in the peace of mind of having a doctor on hand to help you should you experience any issues with it. Not only that, but you’ll benefit from your doctor’s time with numerous follow-up appointments that focus entirely on you.
Your audiologist only wins when you win. If you need assistance with your hearing, a lifelong partnership with a professional who has your best interests at heart is worth every penny.
So, if you’re considering what’s best for your hearing health, then book your hearing evaluation today. We’ll take the time to talk with you about all your options, give you in-store demonstrations of the hearing aids, and discuss which one would be most suited to you.
To hear well is to live life to the fullest. Ensure you invest in the health of your future!
