Assistive Devices
There are many other devices available to help you in your most difficult listening environments. These devices include television listening systems, special doorbells, vibrating alarm clocks, amplified telephones that really work, mobile phone solutions, and many others. We encourage you to talk to us about all of your listening difficulties.
Ear Molds & Musicians Earplugs
Audiology Associates can make custom fit earmolds that can be used for swimming and noise protection. Do you talk on your cell phone while driving? Audiology Associates makes a custom fit earmold that a hands free ear bud fits into for easier and more comfortable cell phone use.
Evaluation & Treatment for Tinnitus
Do you have a annoying, constant ringing in your ears? Contrary to popular debate something can be done about this problem. Hearing aids can help most people even though they don't have a hearing loss. There is also a retrining program that trains your brain not to hear the ringing.
Fitting & Follow-up
When your new hearing aids arrive, we will meet again. We will make certain that your hearing aids fit your ears properly, and they will be programmed for your specific hearing loss. You will be fully instructed in the use and care of your hearing aids. Also, we will provide you with helpful tips on how to get adjusted to all of the wonderful sounds you will be hearing
Hearing Aid Consultation
The Hearing Aid Consultation is a counseling session centered around your specific hearing needs, and the hearing devices available to fit those needs. We will discuss your potential benefit from hearing aids, which hearing aid styles are best suited for you, and the special circuits that are most appropriate for your particular hearing loss. You will receive honest and realistic information about the expected outcomes with hearing aids with no added hype or high pressure.
Hearing Evaluation
The hearing evaluation is a battery of tests which determines your ability to hear and interpret sound. It all starts with a thorough history, and visual examination of the ear canal and eardrum.