Possible early signs include frequently asking
people to repeat themselves, difficulty
understanding speech in noisy environments,
increasing the volume on the TV or phone and
feeling that other people are mumbling.
If you notice ongoing changes in your hearing,
consider scheduling a professional hearing
assessment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to the most common questions about hearing care.
Hearing Care Questions and Answers
Hearing loss can have different causes,
including ageing, long-term exposure to loud
sounds, ear conditions, earwax blockage,
injuries, certain medicines and other
health-related factors.
A hearing assessment can help identify the
type and degree of hearing difficulty.
Consider a hearing test if you frequently miss
parts of conversations, ask others to repeat
themselves, struggle to understand speech in
noisy places or notice that your hearing has
changed.
A professional hearing assessment can provide
more information about your current hearing.
Common styles include Behind-the-Ear (BTE),
Receiver-in-Canal (RIC), In-the-Ear (ITE),
In-the-Canal (ITC) and Completely-in-Canal
(CIC) hearing aids.
The most suitable style depends on factors
such as hearing needs, comfort, lifestyle
and ease of use.
Modern digital hearing aids use microphones
to capture sound.
The sound is converted into digital
information, processed according to programmed
settings and then delivered through a receiver
to the ear.
Properly selected and fitted hearing aids are
designed for regular everyday use.
Comfort can depend on the hearing aid style,
ear shape, fitting and individual preference.
If a device causes persistent discomfort,
contact your hearing care professional.
Adjustment time varies from person to person.
Some sounds may initially seem different or
more noticeable.
Consistent use and follow-up programming can
help the brain gradually adapt to the
additional sound information.
Keep hearing aids clean and dry, inspect them
for earwax or debris and store them safely when
they are not being used.
Follow the cleaning and maintenance
instructions provided for your particular
hearing aid model.
Service frequency depends on the hearing aid,
how it is used and its condition.
Professional inspection may be helpful if the
sound becomes weak, distorted or intermittent,
or according to the maintenance schedule
recommended by your hearing care professional.
Simha Hearing Aids provides hearing assessment,
hearing aid selection, fitting, programming,
maintenance and ongoing hearing care support.
Contact our team to discuss the service you
require and appointment availability.