Ten Important Questions to Ask Before Buying a Hearing Aid

 Selecting your first hearing aid can be a stressful experience. With so many options, brands and styles and available, it can be easy for a first time hearing aid buyer to get overwhelmed. Audiologists can not only diagnose your degree of hearing loss, but also guide you through the process for selecting the best hearing aid to match your specific needs.

During your hearing consultation, consider asking some of the following questions about your new hearing aids:

• Will hearing instruments actually improve my ability to hear?
• If I only have hearing loss in one ear, why should I wear two hearing aids?
• Which hearing aid style will be best for m hearing loss?
• Which digital features are indicated for my lifestyle needs?
• What are the benefits of hearing aid features—such as directional microphones, number of microphones, automatic volume and others?
• Is there a trial period to test the hearing aids? (NYS law is 45 days during which hearing aids can be returned for a refund)
• What fees are nonrefundable if the aids are returned after the trial period?
• How long is the warranty? Can it be extended? Does the warranty cover future maintenance and repairs?
• Can the audiologist make adjustments and provide servicing and minor repairs? Will loaner aids be provided when repairs are needed?
• How many memories do the hearing aids have? How many listening situations do I encounter?

Levittown:
2870 Hempstead Turnpike Suite 200
Levittown, NY 11756
(516) 731-6644

Rockville Centre:
165 North Village Ave Suite 117
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
(516) 764-1055

Old Brookville:
333 Glen Head Road Suite 110
Old Brookville, NY 11545
(516) 671-5511