Advancements Are Rising In Hearing Aid Technology Along With Patient Numbers

The story starts with an actor who was working on a Western more than a half century ago

, and he lost part of his hearing after hearing a gunshot near his ear. Even as this specific actor came to be one of the US presidents, which is a very high profile job - he would become known for wearing several hearing aids; one was meant to fix hearing loss while the other was made for equalizing audio feed.

At the time, there were over 24 million people in the United States who were suffering from hearing loss. As stated by the national hearing aid society, there will be a skyrocketing number of people who acquire speech and hearing impairments from 1980 up until 2050 than the entire U.S. because of the number of people who are reaching retirement age.

Hearing aid manufacturers and developers are working diligently to improve hearing aid devices in order to accommodate the needs of this growing market. The hearing aids sold today, which are better able to differentiate between noise in the background and actual speech, are able to hook onto the outer ear tactfully. No matter what the improvements have been over the years, there could be some better things to happen with hearing aids. One problem with today's device is for people who have suffered gradual hearing loss, as they are having a tough time getting used to the hearing aid.

Some of the most commonly used hearing aids are the models that fit over the ear, the models that fit into the ear canal, and the models that fit into the bowl of the ear. The priciest one is most certainly the model that goes in the ear canal, people in the business claim it's the most popular, due to the fact that the former president wore it.

The Council of Better Business Bureau has said the regular price for a hearing aid can range anywhere from $400 to $1,000, and these fees typically comprise of the costs of consultation, assessment and fitting. Well over half of those who are past 65 years of age have hearing loss, although a considerable 20% are school aged kids; this is a unequivocal incongruity to the popular belief that just senior citizens wear hearing aids.

For many people, hearing aids carry a certain notoriety, and are often thought of as large, clunky devices, so those in need often refuse to find help, but with the new devices, that's one belief that's changing, as one local hearing aid specialist points out. The notion that a hearing problem is one that you should and can have fixed is becoming more prevalent in our culture. A lot of people don't even realize they are suffering from hearing loss.

There are specific signs that someone is suffering from hearing loss, like inattentiveness, asking to speak up or repeat something frequently, being startled easily, asking to make something louder, then saying it is too loud, or responding to sound inconsistently; some of the physical symptoms are dizziness, ear infections, slow development of speech, ringing or buzzing in the ears (also referred to as tinnitus), or extreme frustration and eventually withdrawal (especially so in the elderly).

One reason people don't seek help for their hearing problems are because their doctor said there was nothing that could be done to help them. Typically, physicians are actually trying to tell people that there is no medical solution for their condition. But there is help available for most people in the form of a hearing aid.

There are long standing stigmas against hearing aids. Today you can usually try out a hearing aid on a 30-day trial basis that allows you to return the device for a full or partial refund if the patient is not fully satisfied. Generally, a partial refund applies if there has been a consultation or fitting, but the majority of the money is returned.

If you think you might have even a small loss of hearing you should see your regular doctor or make an appointment with a specialist. If their problem is one that cannot be helped by medical means, the person could be referred to a hearing aid specialist so their hearing can be tested and then they can find the perfect hearing aid, be fitted with it, and learn how to hear through it. In addition, most specialists and audiologists will provide maintenance for your hearing aid.

There are clinical audiologists who went to school specifically for providing people with hearing loss with the best care, and they have degrees and certification from the state. Additionally, hearing aids can be purchased from audiologists who have received special training experience from the national hearing aid society (whether they have a college degrees or not) to distribute hearing aids. Comparing a clinical audiologist to a hearing aid specialist is like the difference between a dentist and a dental hygienist.

Irregardless of which one the patient picks, it is crucial that the individual ensures the hearing aid they buy is from a valid, certified seller. Most people don't want to get a hearing aid, and just try to lip read - which doesn't help when someone's talking to them that they're not looking at. However, there are other times when they want to help themselves for their family's sake. When they make that decision, they are already on their way to hearing better.

by: gerrityt

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