Are Hearing Aids Worth It
Are hearing aids worth it?
Hearing aids are worth it when you’re matched with the devices you’ll want to wear.
The best hearing aids are the ones you’ll want to wear.
You should be excited about wearing hearing aids. Modern hearing technology offers incredible benefits for everyday hearing while solving the issues that used to be the deal breaker for wearers.
Advancements in hearing aid technology have made hearing aids both customizable and accessible to a broader range of hearing challenges and lifestyles. Rather than having only a one-size-fits-all approach of the past, today’s devices are available in a wide range of shapes, sizes and price points.
And with proper selection, fitting and use, you won’t struggle with your decision to wear hearing aids. You’ll want to wear the devices.
At Vlad Audiology, we listen carefully whenever anyone has a complaint about their hearing aids. We learn from these experiences so you can get the most out of your own devices – through proper selection, fitting and ongoing use.
Why people don’t wear their hearing aids
It’s not worth having hearing aids if you keep them in their case in your bedside table all day.
Too many people struggle with the decision to wear their hearing aids because the downsides they experience outweigh the benefits. These are some of the most common complaints about hearing aids:
- Hearing devices are bulky and conspicuous.
- The devices are associated with old age.
- The hearing aids don’t provide a noticeable reduction in hearing challenges.
- The devices tend to create whistling or high-pitched feedback instead of clear sound.
- Hearing aids seem expensive.
These concerns are real. Or more accurately – these concerns can be real if you don’t select the right hearing aids for your hearing and lifestyle.
If the hearing aids don’t provide a significant benefit in the environments where it’s difficult to hear, they won’t be regularly used. And if the devices are an annoyance, there is less motivation to wear them on a daily basis.
Every time someone has a complaint about their hearing instruments, we listen carefully to understand the reason for the issues. We learn from these challenges so our patients will want to wear their own devices.
Are hearing aids worth it for you?
By assessing the true costs and benefits of hearing aids, we can determine the best technology for your lifestyle and hearing challenges.
Calculate the benefits and costs of hearing aids
Consider not only the monetary costs and benefits of hearing technology but also the physical ones. By thinking about what you want to achieve with hearing aids, you can better understand how they can be of value to you – and at what expense.
Consider these questions:
- Do you want the most technologically advanced hearing aids, or do you prefer something simple?
- Is it important to you to have discreet hearing aids, or do you worry about misplacing something very small?
- Do you have extra income to spend, or are you on a budget?
Whether you are in the early stages of hearing loss or are an existing hearing aid user dissatisfied with your current pair, it can be a lot to think through.
At Vlad Audiology, we don’t sell you a hearing aid¬ – we sell you a hearing solution.
Find the best hearing aids for you
Our hearing professionals will work with you at every step to identify how hearing aids can best benefit you. We will help you understand your own hearing through a comprehensive hearing assessment
to determine the state of your hearing. Then we will connect you with the best hearing technology for your lifestyle.
You can also test a pair of hearing aids at home
– risk-free – for 60 days. You need to be sure you have the right pair because if your hearing aids don’t work for you, they aren’t worth it.
Benefits of hearing aids
On a fundamental level, hearing aids will improve the quality and complexity of the sounds you hear.
Filter speech from noise
Hearing aids don’t just amplify sound; they actually filter speech from noise. Adaptive sound processing provides clarity in busy spaces, allowing you to discern other multiple conversations from your own.
Hearing aids instantaneously process sounds, so you can hear more of what you want to hear and less of the unwanted background noise. When you’re matched and fitted with the proper hearing aids, you’ll notice a clear difference in any environment, be it home, work or anything in between.
Convenient hearing – all day
Modern hearing aids offer an extended battery life of around 30 hours. Some models are even rechargeable, so you never have to change the battery. You can simply charge your hearing aids for a full day of use while you sleep.
Connect to your phone
Advanced hearing technology affords seamless integration with your hearing aids and the devices you use every day. Bluetooth connectivity allows your hearing aids to automatically connect to your phone, which allows for improved clarity when taking phone calls.
Many hearing aids come with apps that can be used to adjust your hearing technology, and they are compatible with both iPhone and Android devices. Sound can also be streamed directly from your television, allowing a more high-definition sound experience.
New hearing aids are intuitive and easy to use. The technology is available in a range of options and styles, so you can find a pair of hearing aids that fits your lifestyle and budget.
Hear the sounds that are important
The benefits of hearing aids go beyond improving your physical ability to hear – everything is easier when you can fully understand and participate in a conversation. Rather than labouring to catch each word spoken by those around you, you can easily focus on what others are saying. This makes socializing more relaxing and enjoyable. Hearing aids help you to hear in both quiet and noisy spaces.
When you use hearing aids, you can have the freedom to visit a busy coffee shop or take a stroll in a crowded park without the stress of struggling to keep up in conversation. Hearing technology provides incredible opportunities to hear better, especially in environments that were once a challenge.
The process of hearing requires your brain and ears to cooperate, and it’s exhausting when you have to strain to hear entire conversations. It can be discouraging when you have to work so hard to focus on every word and are still left struggling to make sense of the parts you caught. Using hearing aids can ease this stress. You will experience less frustration when there is more clarity in the sounds you hear. Hearing aids can even contribute to an increase in energy, as you will no longer need to expend so much effort just to follow along
Support for your family and friends
Your family and friends will also see the benefits of your hearing aids. A conversation requires give and take, and your loved ones will be grateful that you can be involved in every interaction.
Improve your well-being
Hearing aids increase overall well-being. You can experience more moments of joy when you can participate more fully in conversations and events taking place around you, and your quality of life improves when you are no longer being held back by your hearing loss.
Understand the costs of hearing aids
Like any new routine, using hearing technology requires commitment. You have to invest your time into maintaining your hearing aids. You need to take care not to wear them in any environment that could damage them, such as swimming pools or the shower. They can require battery changes and adjustments, and they need to be cleaned regularly.
Whether you’re new to hearing aids or have been wearing them for years, our hearing experts will make the selection experience as effortless as possible. We will help you understand what is required for your hearing devices to be worth it.
Hearing aid prices
Some hearing technology can be expensive. But hearing aids can also be affordable. The range of hearing instruments has never been so large, which means that individuals with all degrees of hearing loss and budgets can find technology that will make a meaningful difference in their hearing.
The key is identifying the technologies that match your lifestyle and budget. Our hearing experts will help you find the pair that meets your needs by identifying the features that you’ll actually use.
Vlad Audiology accepts all insurance plans. We will work with your provider to get you the hearing aids that will give you the biggest benefit.
When you purchase your hearing aids from Vlad Audiology, we include ongoing maintenance and adjustments in the price of the devices. We want your devices to keep on working as you expect them to.
You only benefit if you wear them
One cost of hearing aids is making adjustments to your daily routine: you have to get used to wearing your devices. If you are not going to wear them, you will miss out on all the benefits, and you will be wasting your time and money.
We always recommend that anyone looking into new hearing aids test them and truly understand their impacts and benefits. This is why we provide a risk-free, 60-day trial period.
We want you to feel comfortable with your hearing aids, and we want you to maximize your hearing investment.
Find your hearing solution
You don’t get the most out of your hearing aids by just picking a pair off the store shelf. To justify the costs associated with hearing technology, it’s crucial for you to optimize the benefits by working with an experienced audiology team.
We will provide comprehensive care to you and your hearing aids. With over 30 years of combined clinical experience, the Vlad Audiology team will provide you with advice you can trust.
A comprehensive hearing assessment will determine the state of your hearing and help us determine the kinds of technology that will best benefit you. It’s your health and your hearing, so it’s important that you understand all the options available to you.
Our hearing professionals will discuss the results of your evaluation with you in detail to ensure you have all the information needed to make an informed decision. We also offer a risk-free, 60-day trial period so you can test your new hearing aids in the real world and be certain they will make your life better.
When you purchase hearing technology from Vlad Audiology, the cost of follow-up visits, maintenance and consultations is covered. And you will never be rushed through any of your assessments or appointments.
Hearing loss can be experienced in different ways, and we want to ensure you are connected with the hearing technology that will make the biggest difference for you.
Determine whether hearing aids are worth it for you
If you are thinking about purchasing hearing aids, you are already considering the potential benefits and costs.
Hearing technology can provide you with the tools you need to ease the stress of hearing loss and return to normal life.
What do you want to achieve with hearing aids? How will you yield a strong return on investment?
Everyone experiences sound differently, and your hearing challenges are unique to you. We will help you find the best technology and hearing solution to match your goals and budget, and our ongoing care will ensure the benefits of your hearing aids far outweigh the costs. If you would benefit from hearing aids, we’ll let you know. But we will also let you know if there are better, alternative options to improve your hearing.
We have been fortunate enough to take part in many incredible breakthrough moments when individuals and their families come to understand the true benefits of hearing technology.
Schedule your assessment with Vlad Audiology
today to find your own hearing breakthrough. We know the life-changing benefits of hearing aids, and we want you to experience those benefits for yourself.
