Hearing aids are instruments that amplify sounds in order to enable those with hearing loss<\/a> to hear more clearly.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Today\u2019s hearing aids are small and discreet, and some models are completely invisible to others. Besides, asking people to repeat themselves, responding inappropriately when others are talking and social withdrawal are more obvious indicators of hearing loss than wearing hearing aids.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Choosing a hearing aid<\/a> can be a daunting task. Your audiologist will work closely with you to take into account several factors \u2013 the type and severity of your hearing loss, your lifestyle, the size and shape of your outer ears and inner ear canals and your manual dexterity \u2013 in order to determine the best hearing device for you.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n A cochlear implant is an electronic device that converts sound to digital signals that are sent to the brain, bypassing damaged nerve cells, where they are translated as sound. Whereas hearing aids amplify sounds, cochlear implants<\/a> enable the user to understand speech and speak more clearly. They help patients with severe or profound hearing loss who can\u2019t benefit from hearing aids.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWill wearing a hearing aid make me appear old or frail?<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
What type of hearing aid is best for me?<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
What is a cochlear implant?<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
What are assistive listening devices?<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n