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Beltone Hearing Aids – Alaska
Hearing loss is much more prevalent than most people realize, and there are many reasons why an individual might experience it. Hearing loss is still often thought of as a condition of aging. While some form of impaired hearing can occur as a part of the natural aging process, other factors, such as exposure to recreational or work-related noise, certain medications, head injuries and even heredity, can also be factors. It is believed that about 35 million people in the United States alone suffer from some level of hearing loss. Although seeking help at the first signs of hearing loss is extremely important, many individuals do not even realize they are having difficulty when in the early stages. It is also very common for those who do notice a loss of hearing to feel reluctant to admit they are having a problem, until their condition has progressed significantly.
The Hearing Care Professionals at Beltone are extremely sensitive to the emotional needs of their patients. We work hard to provide a caring and supportive environment where patients can feel more relaxed and get answers to the many questions they have. The specific type and style of hearing aid one chooses will depend on a number of different factors including the type and degree of hearing loss, lifestyle, and one’s budget. Beltone incorporates only the latest in hearing technology within each device’s circuitry, and offers a wide range of shell styles to fit most any need. A comprehensive and exclusive Beltone Personalized Hearing Health Assessment (PHHA) is performed in order to determine your specific hearing loss. Your hearing care professional will then be able to recommend the hearing aid that is best suited to your needs.
Certain types of hearing loss can be prevented and there are some simple steps that we can all take to protect our hearing health. Exposure to noise in the workplace can be significantly reduced by making sure you wear specially designed protection that can effectively lower the noise around you to acceptable levels. Custom molded, foam and pre-formed earplugs can also protect your ears from unacceptable noise levels. There are also many recreational activities that can damage your hearing such as hunting, snowmobiling or listening to loud music for prolonged periods of time. Once again, wearing adequate hearing protection, or, taking regular breaks from loud music can help avoid hearing loss. One of the most important things we can do is to have our hearing checked regularly just as we have our teeth checked or visit the doctor for an annual physical. Early detection of hearing loss enables us to take the steps necessary to avoid further loss of hearing.
Today’s advanced hearing aids provide enhanced natural sound quality, are significantly lighter in weight, and can be virtually invisible when worn. Beltone also offers hearing aids equipped with unique wireless technology which offers such features as Spatial Directionality™, Feedback Eraser™, WhistleStop™ and more. If you, or someone you care about, is experiencing hearing loss, it is important to encourage them to contact one of the Beltone Hearing Aid Centers in Alaska to arrange a Personalized Hearing Health Assessment as soon as possible.
