How to select your Hearing Instrument
Hearing instruments come in different styles and performance levels. The higher a performance level of a hearing instrument, the more features it has. Hearing instruments with more features can address listening needs in more challenging situations and are able to deliver a higher level of user satisfaction. Factors which may affect your choice of hearing instrument would be: Type and degree of hearing loss Listening situations Cosmetic needs Physical attributes of the ear Hand dexterity Budget To select the most suitable hearing instrument for you, you need to discuss with your hearing healthcare professional to identify your hearing needs and listening goals. What questions to ask Questions you could ask your hearing healthcare professional about hearing instruments: Which hearing instruments are suitable for me? Will the hearing instruments be powerful enough if my hearing loss changes? What can I expect from the recommended hearing instruments? How long woul...