Patients diagnosed with sensorineural hearing loss (nerve damage to the inner ear) are often candidates for hearing aids. This is a common type of hearing loss that occurs as we age. A hearing aid is a device that amplifies weak or hard to hear sounds through a small speaker that fits in the ear. Hearing aids come in a variety of styles, sizes and colors. Hearing loss can affect people in many different ways, and getting the right device for you is important.
In most cases, a programmable digital hearing aid will be recommended by our Doctor of Audiology. The Audiologist fits and programs the hearing aid with a computer and fitting software to adjust the sound quality based off your hearing loss, ear acoustics, and type of hearing aid being programmed. Digital hearing aids can be finely programmed to compensate for a patient's hearing loss at different decibel levels, allowing the patient to adjust the hearing aid based on their immediate environment.
In addition to dispensing a complete line of programmable and digital hearing aids for our patients, North Valley Hearing Center, LLC provides complete service and repair. Based on the hearing device chosen, the range of services may include:
- 45 to 60-day trial period on all new hearing aids
- Three year warranty on repairs
- Three year warranty for loss and damage
- Quarterly cleanings and adjustments
- Annual audiometric screenings (during warranty period)
- Annual hearing instrument evaluation