Frequently asked Questions

1. What can a hearing aid do?

A hearing aid will help your hear and understand speech better in most situations. A hearing aid will allow you to participate more effectively in group situations and meetings. A hearing aid will enable you to hear soft sounds that you haven’t heard for a very long time!

2. How long will my hearing aid last?

With proper maintenance, the average lifespan of a hearing aid is five years, although it will be beneficial to consider upgrading your hearing aid as technology advances.

3. What extra maintenance costs will be involved?

Your hearing aid will need batteries to function. Each battery will last from 5 to 14 days depending on the size of your hearing aid.

4. Why do I need two hearing aids?

You have two ears to enhance sounds in your environment. It is therefore important to amplify both ears, i.e. with two hearing aids. One of the main advantages of two devices will be your ability to further differentiate between sounds and speech, allowing for better spatial awareness and speech recognition.

5. Can’t I wait until I really struggle to hear before I get a hearing aid?

People adapt to their hearing loss very quickly, making it difficult for themselves and family members to communicate effectively. A person with a hearing loss does not always realise the extent of the impact on his/her daily life. The longer a person waits, the more difficult it will be to adapt to a hearing aid.

 

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