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Hearing Aids
On this page:
- What is a hearing aid?
- How can hearing aids help?
- How can I find out if I need a hearing aid?
- Are there different styles of hearing aids?
- Do all hearing aids work the same way?
- Which hearing aid will work best for me?
- What questions should I ask before buying a hearing aid?
- How can I adjust to my hearing aid?
- How can I care for my hearing aid?
- Are new types of aids available?
- Can I obtain financial assistance for a hearing aid?
- What research is being done on hearing aids?
- Where can I find additional information about hearing aids?
What is a hearing aid?
A hearing aid is a small electronic device that you wear in or behind your ear. It makes some sounds louder so that a person with hearing loss can listen, communicate, and participate more fully in daily activities. A hearing aid can help people hear more in both quiet and noisy situations. However, only about one out of five people who would benefit from a hearing aid actually [...]