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There are many reasons why one would need to buy hearing aids. One might need to buy hearing aids because they have trouble hearing due to their old age.
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Do I have to go through my doctor to get custom hearing aids?
No, most place that sell custom hearing aids have their own in house doctors that will measure you for your specific hearing aids. In fact most primary care physicians probably would not know what kind of hearing aid you would need.
Can you get hearing aids through the veteran's administration?
Most likely, but you are going to need either a doctor's prescription or have proof of a certified hearing test indicating the need to hearing aids.
Are BTE hearing aids effective for advanced hearing loss?
BTE hearing aids are a great brand. The cool feature is that it can be adjusted by the wearer to give them the level of hearing that they need.
Do hearing aids lose effectiveness over time?
A hearing aid itself will always remain the same as long as it is properly cared for. However, it is possible that your hearing loss is degenerative which would cause you to need your aids reprogrammed until they no longer help.
How old do you have to be before you should start thinking about telling people you need hearing aids?
There is no specific age you need to be before you should think about telling people that you need a hearing aid. In some cases, very young children are in need of hearing aids.
How do kids handle being bullied about hearing aids?
Minors can be mean and nasty by teasing someone that is either wearing glasses; hearing aid or braces on their teeth. For years children who wore glasses were called 'four eyes.' Children who need hearing aids should ignore the kids who are bullying them and eventually they will find someone else to pick on. You must keep in your mind that there are thousands of young people who have to wear a hearing aid. The hearing aids of today are so small that it is difficult to see them unless you choose to tell someone you are wearing a hearing aid. For now ignore them and eventually the bullying will stop.
What are the benefits of using Beltone hearing aids?
Beltone hearing aids provide clear sound and are practically invisible in appearance. They are high quality and feature the latest digital technology. Beltone hearing aids are regarded as the best hearing aids on the market.
Where can one purchase digital hearing aids?
Digital hearing aids can be purchased from a hearing specialist such as Hearing Direct, or from Specsavers. However, some digital hearing aids can be obtained by prescription free of charge from the NHS.
Do digital hearing aids need special batteries?
Digital hearing aids are like any other hearing aids only the difference being those are with electronic processors which translate sound to digital code and reproduce very accurate sound. They need power source like any other equipment and do not need any special batteries.
Are all hearing aids essentially the same?
Hearing aids are not all the same. Just like eyeglasses they need to be customized to suit the needs of the end-user. Depending on one's budget, it is possible to get less visible hearing aids and like most medical aids it is important to find what works best for you.
Which store sells cheap hearing aids?
Cheap hearing aids can be purchased from some online stores like Advanced Hearing, DX, Discount Hearing Centers, All Deaf, and Pssthearingaids. Financial assistance can sometimes be arranged to help customers afford the hearing aids they need.
Is there a place to donate used hearing aids in Las Vegas Nevada?
Desert Valley Audiology accepts used hearing aids. If they are Behind the Ear Hearing aids they keep them here in Las Vegas for those in need. If they are in the ear hearing aids they are donated to the Starkey Hearing Foundation who uses the parts for hearing aids. Website is www.LasVegasHears.com or address is 501 S. Rancho suite A6, Las Vegas, NV 89106 Or 1701 N. Green Valley Pkwy building 8 suite B
