Hearing Aid Basics
These devices are designed to improve hearing and communication but cannot restore perfect hearing.
What are hearing aids?
This hearing aid style is lightweight, rechargeable, and Bluetooth-capable.
What is a Receiver-In-Canal (RIC) hearing aid?
You should wear your hearing aids for these hours each day.
What are all waking hours?
This should be done daily to remove wax and debris.
What is wiping off hearing aids?
Pennsylvania requires this before purchasing hearing aids.
What is a complete hearing exam?
The goal of hearing aids is better hearing, not this.
What is perfect hearing?
Four factors to consider when choosing hearing aids include lifestyle, budget, technology comfort, and this physical ability.
What is dexterity?
This period often includes adjusting to hearing your own voice differently.
What is the adjustment period (the first few weeks)?
Rechargeable hearing aids should be placed here every night.
What is the charger?
This verification measure is recommended to ensure hearing aids are programmed appropriately.
What is Real Ear Measurement (REM)?
These are the three words used to describe today's hearing aids.
What are small, smart and comfortable?
These hearing aids are custom-made to fit an individual's ears.
What are custom hearing aids?
New users often notice these sounds seem louder at first.
What are environmental/everyday sounds?
Hearing aids should be kept away from this.
What is moisture?
Pennsylvania requires this trial period with cancellation fees disclosed upfront.
What is a 30-day trial period?
Hearing aids can connect to these devices, making them similar to wireless earbuds.
What are smartphones, TVs, tablets and computers?
These two power options are available for most hearing aids.
What are rechargeable and disposable batteries?
This happens through consistent hearing aid use and practice.
What is brain adaptation (or the brain learns through practice)?
These appointments help maintain hearing aid performance.
What are routine cleanings/check-ups?
Name one document you should receive when purchasing hearing aids.
What is a Purchase Agreement, Disclosure Agreement, or Delivery Statement?
This is reducted when hearing aids help your brain process sound more efficiently.
What is listening effort?
The smallest hearing aid is always the best choice.
What is false?
Name one of the three best pieces of advice for hearing aid success.
What is wear them every day, be patient with yourself, or stay connected with your provider?
Name one accessory that can improve hearing aid performance.
What is a TV streamer, remote microphone, or smartphone app?
These speech tests are recommended to better understand hearing in noise.
What are QuickSIN and ACT?