{"id":66,"date":"2019-02-15T19:43:43","date_gmt":"2019-02-15T19:43:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/?page_id=66"},"modified":"2022-11-08T18:04:21","modified_gmt":"2022-11-08T18:04:21","slug":"hearing-aids","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/hearing\/hearing-aids\/","title":{"rendered":"Hearing Aids"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-2-columns contain image-right is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Considering Hearing Aids?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>For most individuals with hearing loss, the use of a hearing aid can provide an enormous amount of benefits, more than simply improving your hearing. Below are the benefits many patients see when they decide to finally seek treatment for their hearing loss.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Improved General Health<\/li>\r\n<li>Improved Professional Services<\/li>\r\n<li>Improved Emotional Well-Being<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Patients who treat their hearing loss have also been shown to have higher quality of life and self-esteem than those who do not seek treatment.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.betterhearing.org\/HIA\/assets\/File\/public\/marketrak\/MarkeTrak-VIII_Patients-report-improved-quality-of-life-with-hearing-aid-usage.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">study of 2,000 patients<\/a> with hearing loss found that up to a third of them saw improvements in their:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-2-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Romance<\/li>\r\n<li>Sense of humor<\/li>\r\n<li>Mental health<\/li>\r\n<li>Emotional health<\/li>\r\n<li>Physical health<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Sense of safety<\/li>\r\n<li>Self-confidence<\/li>\r\n<li>Feelings about self<\/li>\r\n<li>Sense of independence<\/li>\r\n<li>Work relationships<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/overview-considering-hearing-aids.jpg\" alt=\"A group of elderly people enjoying dinner together\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4068\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-2-columns contain image-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/hearing-aid-opn-diamondblack.jpg\" alt=\"BTE hearing aids\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4226\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hearing Aid Options<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Today\u2019s hearing aids are smaller and more feature-packed than their predecessors, offering an array of options. Although it may seem overwhelming, your <a href=\"https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/about-us\/what-is-an-audiologist\/\">Audiologist<\/a> will recommend the appropriate make and model to suit your hearing loss.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Hearing Aid Features<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Noise reduction and speech enhancement<\/li>\r\n<li>Bluetooth and wireless connectivity<\/li>\r\n<li>Wind noise reduction<\/li>\r\n<li>Directionality<\/li>\r\n<li>Feedback management<\/li>\r\n<li>Rechargeable batteries<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Custom and behind-the-ear hearing aids are designed to fit your cosmetic needs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/hearing\/hearing-aids\/hearing-aid-styles\/\" class=\"button-link\">Learn more about hearing aid types<\/a> <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"contain ha-padding\">\r\n<h2>Hearing Aid Manufacturers<\/h2>\r\n<p>Each manufacturer offers a variety of sizes and styles, so finding one that appeals to your lifestyle needs and cosmetic preferences should be easy. Houston Hearing Center primarily fits the following manufacturer products.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"ha-manufacturers\">\r\n<div class=\"manufacturer-img oticon\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/full-oticon_logo_p-768x285.png\" alt=\"Oticon logo\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-330\" width=\"768\" height=\"285\" \/><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"manufacturer-img widex\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/full-widex_logo_W-01-1.png\" alt=\"Widex logo\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-327\" width=\"751\" height=\"197\" \/><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"manufacturer-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/full-Logo_Phonak_life_is_on.png\" alt=\"Phonak logo\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-327\" width=\"360\" height=\"150\" \/><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"manufacturer-img starkey\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/full-starkey-1.png\" alt=\"Starkey logo\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-327\" width=\"323\" height=\"156\" \/><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"manufacturer-img lyric\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Lyric-logo.png\" alt=\"Lyric logo\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-327\" width=\"315\" height=\"150\" \/><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"manufacturer-img resound\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/full-ReSound_NoTag_4c-01-768x315.png\" alt=\"ReSound logo\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-328\" width=\"768\" height=\"315\" \/><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p>Specific product offerings may differ by location. Our Audiologists will make the best recommendation to fit your individual hearing loss. Please inquire for a hearing evaluation.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-2-columns contain image-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/overview-benefits-hearing-loss.jpg\" alt=\"Elderly adult with a child on their shoulders\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4058\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Much Do Hearing Aids Cost?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Hearing aids range in price based on the type of hearing loss they treat and the technology required to match your lifestyle. It\u2019s important to remember that the price of your hearing aids will often include service, warranty and repair. Your audiologist will counsel you to ensure the proper device is selected to match your needs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Hearing aids are a necessary investment to keep you connected to your world. We offer hearing aid financing options to our patients.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/hearing\/hearing-aids\/hearing-aid-fitting-counseling\/\" class=\"button-link\">Learn more about hearing aid costs and financing<\/a> <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"service-page-contact\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var 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