Hearing aids are sophisticated digital devices that are programmed to an individual’s hearing loss using computer software. It is essential that these devices are fitted by a professional to ensure they provide safe and appropriate levels of amplification, and deliver optimal benefit to the user.
At Evergreen Audiology, all hearing aid fittings are subject to a one-on-one fitting appointment with your audiologist, and a 30-day trial. Hearing aid sales without appropriate, individual, clinical care are not available.
Hearing aids aren't what they used to be.
Hearing aids are available in a wide range of sizes and styles to accommodate any degree of aidable hearing loss from very mild, to severe-profound. The majority of today’s hearing aids are sleek, discrete, and highly innovative, including great features such as Bluetooth connectivity (for audio streaming, hands-free calls, and mobile Apps for real-time fine-tuning), lithium-ion rechargeable batteries, and a range of wireless accessories to enhance your listening experience.
You should choose technology to suit your lifestyle and listening needs.
Hearing aid technology ranges from ‘basic’ to ‘premium’ across all hearing aid styles and brands. The “technology level” of the hearing aid is its capacity to process the incoming sound to support you in different listening environments, e.g. focusing on speech in background noise – not the amount of amplification it can provide. Higher levels of technology have advanced features to support you in more demanding listening environments. The price you will pay for a hearing aid is largely determined by the technology level.
Premium
Engineered for people that need optimum performance in all environments, including those with higher levels of background noise.
Advanced
Great performance for busy people who enjoy a variety activities in environments with low-to moderate levels of background noise.
Standard
Best suited to those who like to attend small group gatherings in environments with low levels of background noise.
Essential
Provides the essentials for someone with a calm lifestyle who mostly prefers quieter environments with one or two other people.
Basic
Basic technology for a quiet lifestyle. Suitable for 1:1 conversations in quiet, watching television, and using the phone.
Some important take home points.
- Your hearing loss may be better managed by certain styles of hearing aid (e.g. custom or behind-the-ear) to achieve the best possible audibility, sound quality, and physical fit;
- Hearing aid technology ranges from ‘basic’ to ‘premium’ across all hearing aid styles and brands;
- The “technology level” of the hearing aid is its capacity to process the incoming sound to support you in different listening environments;
- The price of a given hearing aid is largely based on the technology level of the device, not the style;
- Choose a device that you can reasonably afford, at a level that can accommodate as many of your listening needs as possible;
- For peace of mind, you will have the opportunity to trial your chosen hearing aid(s) for 30-days, and remember…
Want to know more?
See our FAQs for answers to frequently asked questions about hearing aids, or come in for a chat with our audiologist about your hearing needs.
