So you found out that you

need hearing aids, now

what? what?

Which style of aid will you

get?

Do you have to wear those

gigantic ones like your

grandfather used to wear?

Hearing aids have changes

almost as quickly as almost as quickly as

technology today, and a

variety of styles are

available. Your sense of

style and your hearing loss

can both be considerations

in your choice.

There are 5 basic styles:

-Completely in-the-canal (CIC)-Completely in-the-canal (CIC)

-In-the-canal (ITC)

-In-the-ear (ITE) Behind-the-ear (BTE)

and open fit BTEs.

Completely in-the-canal (CIC)

-Fits completely in the outer ear canal-Fits completely in the outer ear canal

-Most appropriate for mild to severe

hearing losses

-Fits securely and tends to have less

feedback

In-the-canal (ITC)

-Fits in the outer ear canal-Fits in the outer ear canal

-Easy telephone use

-Short battery life due to use of

smaller batteries

In-the-ear (ITE)

-Fits in the outer ear canal and -Fits in the outer ear canal and

bowl of the ear

-Most appropriate for mild to

profound hearing losses

-Wider range of options than

smaller aids

Behind-the-ear (BTE)

-Fits behind the outer portion -Fits behind the outer portion

of the ear and attaches with

clear tubing to a custom fit

earmold in the outer ear

-Most durable and easily

serviced

Open fit BTE technology

-Most appropriate for mild to severe

high frequency losses with little to high frequency losses with little to

no low frequency hearing loss

-Uses a variety of battery sizes

-Less manual options due to size

limitations

Remember to consider all

your options and consult with

your audiologist or hearing your audiologist or hearing

specialist before making a

decision! The proper choice is

essential. Hearing aids will be

an important part of your life

from now on!

So you found out that you

need hearing aids, now

what? what?

Which style of aid will you

get?

Do you have to wear those

gigantic ones like your

grandfather used to wear?