Hearing Care Resources

If you're interested in learning more about hearing health, hearing loss, and hearing aid devices, you're in the right place. You'll find valuable resources and information to help you in your hearing health journey.

Resources for Your Hearing Health Journey

The following short articles on a variety of topics will help you to learn more about hearing, hearing care, and what you can do to support yourself and others experiencing hearing loss or impairment.

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HOW HEARING HEALTH IS ESSENTIAL TO TOTAL HEALTH

Loss of hearing can happen at any age. Hearing Health is vital to your overall health and wellbeing.

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RISK FACTORS AFFECTING YOUR HEARING HEALTH

Are you at a higher risk to experience hearing loss? Things that may increase your risk of hearing loss.

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FIVE LEVELS OF HEARING LOSS

Maybe you've noticed you're missing sounds or misunderstanding more often. Maybe you're just curious about what hearing loss might be like.

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TIPS FOR THOSE WITH HEARING LOSS AND LOVED ONES TO IMPROVE COMMUNICATIONS

Learn easy ways to communicate more effectively.

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COMMON MYTHS ABOUT HEARING LOSS AND HEARING AID DEVICES

Dispelling the common misconceptions can lead more people to hearing health.

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Hearing loss can affect any person at any age. The loss of hearing may be gradual such as changes to the shape of the inner and middle ears over time, reversible such as earwax buildup blocking the ear canal, or sudden such as from an injury or illness. Hearing loss can be mild or profound and can affect all or some of a person's natural hearing range. How each person experiences hearing loss and impairment is different and as it affects each person's life in different ways. We are here to support each person's journey in hearing health and help to find the solutions that work best for you.

Technology and Devices

Hearing aids are organized by performance capabilities into five tiers formed primarily by intended level of use and lifestyle. It is important to know that the look or size of a device does not always mean better or different technology. Your hearing care provider can assist you in selecting the best device for you.

Essential Level

Designed for the price-conscious consumer, Essential level technology offers features compatible with an easygoing minimally active lifestyle.

Classic Level

Designed for a lightly active lifestyle. Classic technology is great for persons who are not subject to extreme noise and prefer quieter surroundings. Classic hearing aids are perfect for one-on-one conversations and activities where noise does not dominate the environment.

Advanced Level

Designed for an active lifestyle. Advanced Level hearing aids offer noise reduction and directionality that are great for situations such as restaurants, places of worship and outdoor activities.

Premium Level

Designed for a very active lifestyle. Premium hearing aids offer high levels of noise reduction and directionality. This technology is perfect for the workplace, at parties and other situations with interfering noise that hinders communication.

Flagship Level

Designed for an extremely active lifestyle. Flagship hearing aids offer the highest levels of noise reduction, directionality, and advanced features such as A.I. technology. These hearing aids perform the best in situations such as stadiums, concerts, theaters, and large crowds.

Hearing aids come in a variety of shapes and sizes to best fit the lifestyle, budget, and comfort needs of most people experiencing hearing loss or impairment. The device features may include: directional microphones, advanced noise management, bluetooth technology, battery rechargeability, feedback management, and AI technology/advanced learning. Consult your hearing care provider for the device that is best for you.

Custom Form In Ear Devices

Hearing aids can range from those that sit completely inside the ear canal – virtually invisible to the public to more visible in-the-ear devices. Here are examples of the different types of in-ear hearing aid devices.