Learn more about hearing aids in these CapTel blog posts.
Considering getting hearing aids is a big step, with many different factors to take in to account. While your audiologist is your best source of information, there are also numerous tips, suggestions, and user stories posted online to help inform your decision.
With all that info out there, it can be tricky to sort through the content to find articles that will be most relevant to you. To help make it easier, we’re rounding up some of the top hearing aid blog posts from our archive! They include:
- How to Choose the Right Type of Hearing Aid
- How to Choose the Right Hearing Aid
- 6 Things to Know Before Buying a Hearing Aid Compatible Telephone
- Why to Attend a Hearing Aid Orientation
- 4 Tips for New Hearing Aid Users
- How to Troubleshoot Common Hearing Aid Problems
- What To Do with Old Hearing Aids
Below, we will quickly summarize each of these hearing aid blog posts and link to the full article. Let’s dive in!
How to Choose the Right Type of Hearing Aid
About to start shopping for hearing aids? Before you narrow down your options to specific brands and models, take some time to think about what type of hearing aid appeals most to you.
This article explains three different hearing aid varieties:
- Behind-the-ear hearing aids
- “Invisible” hearing aids inside the ear canal
- Custom-fitted in-the-ear hearing aids
Your choice will depend on what features and style are the right fit for you!
How to Choose the Right Hearing Aid
This article provides a broader overview of the whole process of choosing a hearing aid. In it, you’ll find an overview of the types of hearing aids on the market, a few feature recommendations, and more tips to help you make this important choice.
6 Things to Know Before Buying a Hearing Aid Compatible Telephone
Phone calls get a whole lot easier when you have a telephone that’s compatible with your hearing aids! When these two devices are able to connect, the sound from calls gets piped directly into your hearing aids. In this post, learn all about the benefits of hearing aid-compatible phones, types of phones, useful features, and what to look for during the purchasing process.
Why to Attend a Hearing Aid Orientation
Often, audiology clinics and organizations will host hearing aid orientations for people who are considering hearing aids but don’t know where to start or who have recently purchased hearing aids and want a better understanding of how they work. Over the course of a few classes, they’ll teach you all about hearing aids in an informative and hands-on way. This article discusses what you’ll learn at a hearing aid orientation!
4 Tips for New Hearing Aid Users
Whether you attend a hearing aid orientation or not, these simple tips will help you adjust to life as a new hearing aid user. There can sometimes be a learning curve to using your new devices, and you aren’t alone in navigating that!
How to Troubleshoot Common Hearing Aid Problems
Like any other kind of technology, hearing aids are sometimes subject to glitches and issues! Don’t worry — you can often troubleshoot and fix these problems on your own. This article covers six common issues, from annoying audio feedback to a device that won’t turn on. It includes suggestions for fixing each problem and when it’s time to take it to the professionals!
What To Do with Old Hearing Aids
So, you’ve upgraded your hearing aids to a newer version with more of the latest and greatest features. What should you do with your old ones? If they’re still in functional (or repairable) condition, this article starts by suggesting organizations that accept donated hearing aids. That option can do a lot of good for people in need! Alternatively, you could keep a pair as a backup, so you’re prepared for any issues that come your way.
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