THE HEARING EXPERT Audiologist Aamna Masud from Amplifon, has the answers to your questions do some people still Q: Why think that there is a stigma attached to using hearing aids?
should people have Q: Why their hearing checked as
often as their eyesight and teeth?
people do not realise the hearing tests or A: Postponing A: Some advances in hearing aids made in ignoring a diagnosis can risk recent decades. Hearing aids are used by people of all ages and are so discreet that you often cannot tell they are being worn.
accelerated cognitive decline. It could also directly affect our enjoyment of activities that help us to keep active and healthy.
I don’t use a smartphone, Can hearing aids be Q: Ifdoes Q: invisible? it mean that hearing aids like the ReSound LiNX are designed to fit more A: They are not suitable for me? discreetly, therefore hearing aids can usually only be seen if looking at all. Although wireless A: Not directly into the ear canal. connection is extremely useful to
Q:
Have hearing aids really changed that much in the last 20 years?
Hearing aids today have so many A: differences and improvements compared to what was available 20 years or more ago. Technically, the advent of digital signal processing in hearing aids transformed the ability of hearing aids to overcome all manner of hearing difficulties even in really difficult listening conditions. Physically, hearing aids are available in more fitting styles and colours with most people now being able to use very small hearing aids without any compromise in the quality of hearing improvement.
many people, the Resound LiNX hearing aid system also has all the most desirable, advanced technology features, which are designed to remove so many of the difficulties which hearing loss causes.
to wearing a hearing aid. At first it can feel funny in the ear, but after a while, you don’t even notice it. Most people report only positive side effects of being able to participate in conversations and hear all the amazing sounds in the world.
understand what areas you need to improve your hearing, they will then do some cutting edge testing to establish the level and impact of your hearing loss both in a quiet and noisy environment.
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Will I be charged if I have a test but decide not to buy a product or don’t need a hearing aid?
All our hearing tests are free of A: charge and you are under no
there any side effects Q Are to wearing a hearing aid? be able to hear a lot more! A: You’ll Q Most people have no side effects
How do I know which type of Q: hearing aid is best for me? audiologist will take you A: Your through an extensive test to
Rated ‘Excellent’ on
Aamna Masud, Audiologist Amplifon
obligation to purchase a hearing aid. Your audiologist will perform a comprehensive test, explain the results and give their best advice on the solution to your hearing loss if applicable. If you choose a solution to improve your hearing you can always benefit from a free trial or 60-day money back guarantee for added piece of mind.
Will a hearing aid make my hearing as good as it was before?
aids can never make A: Hearing someone’s hearing as good as it
was before but they go a long way in helping to make improvements and ensuring it’s easier to hear.
10%
discount on all hearing aids as an NAHT member.
Hearing. It’s all we do.