Fact
#1
Nine out of ten hearing
system users report improvements
in their quality of life.
Fact
#2
92% of Americans are
satisfied or very satisfied with
their hearing care providers.
Fact
#3
Americans report an 81%
satisfaction rate with modern
directional hearing systems.
 Have
Appropriate Expectations
It is important that you have the
right expectations regarding your
hearing system. Today's
hearing technology can help
reconnect you to the world around
you and assist in minimizing the
perception of your personal Sound
Voids™. However, it is not
a cure for hearing loss.
Hearing
Technology Can
- Provide
more personal interaction and
an engaged lifestyle.
- Help
you hear & understand
better in most situations.
- Allow
you to participate more
effectively in group
situations & meetings.
- Increase
confidence and reduce fatigue.
- Improve
your quality of life.
Hearing
Technology May Not
- Block
ALL background noises,
especially in noisy groups
(even people without hearing
loss hear background noise).
- Let
you hear very soft sounds in
certain situations
- Completely
remove the perception of Sound
Voids™.
Every
Individual Is Unique
It is important to recognize that
not all Sound Voids™ can be
eliminated. If you have been
experiencing Sound Voids™ for
many years, the process of
adjusting your new personal
hearing technology may take some
time. We encourage you to
work patiently with your
AudigyCertified™ professional to
make the most of your hearing
system.
Remember
... talking with your hearing care
professional openly and honestly
about your expectations and
experience is the only way to
identify and eliminate the
perception of Sound Voids™.
SOLUTIONS
The Effects of Hearing Loss and
Sound Voids™ can be Minimized
if:
1. Your problem is correctly
diagnosed.
2. You receive the right
type of treatment; and
3. You and your hearing care
team are committed to solving the
problem.
STEP
ONE: THE INTERVIEW
Purpose: To help your
AudigyCertified™ professional
determine the extent of your
problem and uncover any specific
areas that may require further
attention.
Some
Typical Questions
- Has
anyone else in your family had
hearing difficulty?
- Have
you had any illnesses or
injuries that might have
affected your hearing?
- Have
you taken any medications that
might have affected your
hearing?
- Have
you been exposed to loud
noises in your job or leisure
activities?
STEP
TWO: THE EXAMINATION
Purpose: To help your
AudigyCertified™ professional
determine whether the Sound
Voids™ you are experiencing
could be caused by an obstruction
or damage to the ear canal or ear
drum. Your AudigyCertified™
professional will use a special
instrument called an otoscope or
video otoscope to inspect the
outer ear.
STEP
THREE: THE TESTING
Purpose: To help the
hearing care professional
determine the nature of your Sound
Voids™. Your hearing care
professional may include tests
like the following depending on
his or her assessment of your
needs.
Audiometric
pure tone test to measure your
hearing at different frequencies.
Speech test to measure how well
you hear and understand ordinary
conversation at different volumes.
Immitance middle ear test to
measure how your ear drum and
hearing react to varying degrees
of air pressure.
STEP
FOUR: TREATMENT OPTIONS
Hearing
Systems
Hearing Systems come in a variety
of designs and with a wide range
of functions and features to
address an individual's specific
needs. The most basic
components include a microphone,
an amplifier, a receiver, and (in
the case of digital hearing
systems) a small computer.
The unprecedented effectiveness of
modern digital systems comes from
a powerful combination of
professional expertise, software
and hardware.
Surgery
& Implants
Devices surgically inserted into
the ear to improve hearing,
facilitate lip-reading, and make
it easier to distinguish certain
sounds. These are typically
most helpful to deaf or profoundly
hearing impaired people who cannot
use hearing systems.
A
few examples of surgical implants:
- Cochlear
Implants
- Middle
Ear Implants
- Bone-Anchored
Hearing Systems
- Auditory
Brainstem Implants
Assistive
Listening Devices
Specialized technologies that help
people with all degrees of hearing
loss. These devices can
facilitate improved face-to-face
communication, reception of
electronic media, telephone
reception, and reception of
important warning sounds and
situations.
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