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Avoiding Typical First Time Hearing Aid Purchaser
Mistakes
If you’re shopping for your first hearing aid and finding the
process confusing, you are not alone. When Consumer Reports
did a comparative report on hearing aids, they followed
consumers for six months as they tried to figure out which one to
buy. What they found was less than satisfying; because they
found that two-thirds of the aids were either improperly fitted or
that they provided either too much or too little volume. Prices
varied widely, and the people selling them did not always provide
the kinds of information the shoppers needed. That said, there
are tips that can help you
when shopping for your first
hearing aid, and in this article
we’ll cover a few of them.
However, we can’t cover all the
information you need to make
this important decision in this
article so please have a read
through Your Guide to Buying
Hearing Aids – a useful in-
depth decision making tool provided by The Better Hearing
Institute (BHI). It is an article provided by a non-profit
corporation called the Better Hearing Institute (BHI), which
provides educational materials about hearing loss and how to
correct it. In addition to their suggestions, here are ours:
Seek professional help
Make an appointment with us or with another certified hearing
specialist in your area, and read the information in the BHI
guidelines before you go. It will help you to ask the right
questions and know what the right answers are.

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Decide which type of aid is best for you
This is decided while working with the specialists, who will use
tests they conduct during Step 1 to determine your type and
severity of hearing loss. Settling on the perfect hearing aid for
you will take into account the type of hearing loss you are
experiencing as well as your budget.
Do your research
After selecting the type of hearing aid that is best for your
situation use the Internet to research different models. Look for
price comparisons from different vendors, reports on the
frequency of problems and repairs, and most important, reviews
from users as to the unit’s comfort and reliability.
Locate a reputable vendor
This may be the hearing specialist you went to in Step 1, or
someone recommended by them. Whoever you select as the
vendor, make sure they have the proper training to make molds
of your ears and fit hearing aids properly. While it is possible to
buy hearing aids on the Internet, this is not recommended
because most models have to be custom-fitted.
Make sure the aids fit and work properly
Your first fitting should include tests by your vendor to ensure
comfortable fit and good function of your new hearing aid. The
vendor should also provide free follow-up sessions to fine-tune
either the fit or the performance of the hearing aids, and should
be willing to offer you a “satisfaction guaranteed” warranty when
purchasing them.

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Good luck, and know that our specialists are here to help you in
any way that we can.