How to choose the right hearing aids
Follow our step-by-step guide to easily find a hearing aid that matches your lifestyle, needs, and budget — so you can hear and live better.
Published 7/15/2024,
Updated 2/18/2025
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Step-by-step guide
Your guide to choosing hearing aids
- 1.
Start with a complementary hearing evaluation
Every hearing journey begins with understanding your unique hearing profile.
A free evaluation with one of our licensed Hearing Care Professionals will:- Identify hearing challenges, and if so, your type and degree of hearing loss.
- Provide valuable insight into the hearing aid styles and technologies best suited for you.
- Identify hearing challenges, and if so, your type and degree of hearing loss.
- 2.
Consider your lifestyle and preferences
Your daily activities, hobbies, and personal preferences play a big role in choosing the right hearing aid:
- Lead an active lifestyle?
Look for durable, sweat-resistant models with advanced noise-cancellation
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Spend most of your time in quieter environment?
Simpler models may be all you need for clear conversations at home or in small groups.
- Looking for discreet options?
Explore nearly invisible, in-the-ear or receiver-in-canal styles.
Our team will help you weigh these factors to match your lifestyle seamlessly. - Lead an active lifestyle?
- 3.
Understand the technology options
Hearing aids today are packed with smart features!
Some of the technologies to consider include:- Noise reduction - for clearer conversations in noisy environments.
- Bluetooth connectivity - stream music and calls directly into your hearing aids.
- Rechargeable batteries - no more fussing with replacements.
- Tinnitus masking - relief for ringing, buzzing, and other various noises in the ears.
Our professionals will explain these features so you can choose what matters most to you. - Noise reduction - for clearer conversations in noisy environments.
- 4.
Consider your budget, insurance, and financing options
We understand that affordability is key.
That is why HearUSA offers:- A wide range of hearing aids to fit various budgets.
- Insurance benefit checks to maximize your savings.
- Flexible financing options to make better hearing accessible to everyone.
- A wide range of hearing aids to fit various budgets.
- 5.
Try before you commit
At HearUSA, you can experience the difference before making a decision:
- In-office trials - allows you to test different models during your consultation.
- Risk-free trial period - try take 60 days to decide if your hearing aids are the perfect match.
We'll make sure you're completely comfortable with your choice. - In-office trials - allows you to test different models during your consultation.
- 6.
Rely on ongoing support
Choosing the right hearing aid doesn't end at the purchase.
Our dedicated team will provide:- Regular check-ups to optimize your hearing aid performance.
- Cleaning and maintenance to ensure long-lasting performance.
- Access to helpful accessories and updates on the latest technology.
- Regular check-ups to optimize your hearing aid performance.
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