{"id":151,"date":"2022-01-20T13:44:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-20T13:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hummingbirdhearingcare.co.uk\/blog\/?p=151"},"modified":"2022-01-10T14:04:51","modified_gmt":"2022-01-10T14:04:51","slug":"your-guide-to-selecting-the-best-hearing-aid-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hummingbirdhearingcare.co.uk\/blog\/your-guide-to-selecting-the-best-hearing-aid-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Your guide to selecting the best hearing aid for you"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing which hearing aid is the right model for you depends on a few different things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing a hearing aid and having it fitted to suit your hearing needs can have a big impact on your quality of life. When choosing which hearing aid\u2019s right for you, we recommend that you get advice from one of our professional hearing care experts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to hearing aids, knowing where to start can feel daunting. There are so many styles and features, it all seems a bit overwhelming.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019ll help you understand the differences between each type of hearing aid. It shows what each kind of hearing aid looks like plus the features each type includes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Six factors to consider when choosing a hearing aid:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are six main factors you\u2019ll probably need to think about when choosing a hearing aid that\u2019s going to be right for you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Your level of hearing loss<\/li><li>Hearing aid technology<\/li><li>Comfort<\/li><li>Price and quality<\/li><li>Style<\/li><li>Lifestyle<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The 5 categories of hearing loss are:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Normal hearing (\u226425 dB)<\/li><li>Mild hearing loss (26\u201340 dB): You may find quiet and soft conversations \u2013 or situations with only some background noise \u2013 more difficult to understand.<\/li><li>Moderate hearing loss (41\u201360 dB): You need higher volume levels for radio and TV, and conversations accompanied by background noise become difficult to understand.<\/li><li>Severe hearing loss (61\u201380 dB): You have difficulties with speech and group conversations in both quiet and noisy environments. Comprehension is impossible without amplification.<\/li><li>Profound hearing loss (greater than \u226580 dB): It\u2019s difficult or impossible for you to hear and understand amplified devices or speech in all environments.<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Choosing which hearing aid is the right model for you depends on a few different things. 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