| Hard of hearing people use hearing aids so they hear | | | | adjust this, which is inconvenient. |
| sounds, such as voices, better. A hearing aid is not a | | | | 2. Digital hearing aids - It is not only the most |
| new device but has been around for centuries but | | | | convenient; it can help specific hearing problems. A |
| looks nothing like the hearing aids of today. | | | | health care professional will help with the decision on |
| In the 1800's, people used a funnel like cone to amplify | | | | the most beneficial hearing aid and then adjust them to |
| sound. They called this an ear horn or hear trumpet. | | | | the user. |
| Another type of hearing aid had earphones and a | | | | It is comfortable to wear and the level of sound |
| microphone that plugged into a desk but was certainly | | | | adjusts itself automatically. The amplifier and |
| not portable. Hearing aids have come a long way since | | | | microphone adjusts the digitally enhanced sound but |
| those days. | | | | they cost more than conventional and programmable |
| Studies show that one out of every ten Americans | | | | hearing aids. |
| has some type of hearing problem. With today's | | | | 3. Programmable hearing aids - Technically, more |
| technology, hearing aids have helped eliminate this | | | | advanced than conventional hearing aids, the volume |
| problem. The new models of hearing aids today are | | | | adjusts itself. |
| most often very small and well hidden along with | | | | 4. Disposable hearing aids - Less expensive than |
| excellent sound quality. | | | | technologically advanced hearing aids, it is similar to |
| Hearing aids come in three basic types, which are: | | | | conventional hearing aids in sound quality. Their shelf |
| 1. Conventional hearing aids - These hearing aids were | | | | life is very short at less than 40 days. |
| the behind the ear original ones released for sale. You | | | | When shopping for a hearing aid, consult an ear doctor |
| can adjust the volume up or down but if the individuals | | | | who will help you choose the best hearing aid for your |
| hearing loss level changes, the manufacturer must | | | | needs, budget and lifestyle. |