Cheboygan, MI
Hearing Aids
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What Are Hearing Aids and
How Do They Work?
Hearing aids are small, wearable devices that help people to hear more clearly. They are designed to make conversation easier, reduce the effort required to listen, and improve everyday communication. Hearing aid technology has made significant advancements through the years, leading them to be smaller, more comfortable and smarter than ever before.
Types and Styles of Hearing Aids
Our clinic offers a large variety of hearing aid styles to match your specific needs, preferences, and severity of hearing loss. During your evaluation, the provider will guide you through your options and help you choose the right device for your hearing loss and listening needs. Some of the options we offer include:
Behind-the-ear (BTE)
BTE devices rest comfortably behind the ear and connect to a thin tube or earmold. These are easy to manage and work well for a wide range of hearing needs, including hearing losses that are more severe to profound.
Receiver-in-canal (RIC)
RIC styles are similar to BTEs but instead have a thin wire that extends down into the ear canal, with a small soft earbud attached to the end. This can offer a more natural sound quality that is also smaller and sleeker in design.
In-the-ear (ITE)
ITE hearing aids are custom-molded to fill the outer ear and offer powerful amplification in a full-shell or half-shell style and are a great option for someone who might have dexterity concerns or prefer to not have anything behind their ear.
In-the-canal (ITC)
ITC hearing aids sit in the lower portion of the ear canal. These are slightly less visible and still easy to handle.
Completely-in-canal (CIC) and invisible-in-canal (IIC)
CIC and IIC hearing aids fit deep inside the ear canal, making them the most discreet options available. These work best for people with mild to moderate hearing loss.
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Advanced Hearing Aid Technology
Today’s hearing aids are so much more advanced and go beyond the capabilities of simple amplifiers. They come equipped with advanced features that enhance speech, reduce background noise, and easily connect wirelessly to TVs, phones, and other Bluetooth-enabled devices. Some models can even track your brain and body health or detect falls. During the hearing evaluation, our audiologists will provide a demonstration of hearing aids whenever possible, so that you can hear the improvement for yourself before making a final decision.
Personalized Hearing Aid Fitting and Support
Your hearing aid journey does not end when you choose a device. A proper fit and ongoing support are just as important as the actual technology.
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Hearing Test
In order to match your needs properly, we will perform a hearing test, as well as detailed real ear measurements to program your hearing aids as accurately as possible.
02.
Initial Fitting and Follow-Up
Once the hearing aids are fit, a follow-up appointment will be scheduled to ensure everything is fitting and sounding as expected.
03.
Ongoing Maintenance
Once someone is fit and doing well, we also like to schedule our hearing aid users to come in for a thorough cleaning of their devices every four months.
04.
Help Is Always Here
If questions arise, we are just a phone call away. Our goal is to make hearing aids feel natural, comfortable and be easy to use, because when they do, you will want to wear them every day.
Hearing Aid Brands
We primarily work with two trusted brands: ReSound and Starkey, due to their reliability and cutting edge features, as well as their strong support for patients and professionals. Our fitting and treatment plan recommendations are based on your hearing loss, lifestyle, and budget. We are proud to offer everyday fair pricing. Although we do not dispense Phonak hearing aids, we do maintain an account to serve patients who may have this brand from other clinics that have since closed.
Hearing Aid Accessories and Enhancements
Hearing aids can do a lot independently, but sometimes extra support makes life easier. We offer accessories and tools that connect with your hearing aids to improve your experience.
These can include wireless microphones to help in noisy places, TV streamers for better sound clarity at home, and mobile apps that let you adjust volume or settings from your smartphone. If there’s something that could make your hearing experience better, we will help you find it and show you how to use it.
Adaptation Period
Our clinic offers a 30-day adaptation period with all hearing aid purchases. Hearing aids take time and support within realistic time frames. Hearing loss does not typically happen overnight, so the brain needs a chance to adapt to hearing from a hearing aid. Focusing on adapting to one’s new hearing aids allows us to build lasting success for our patients with their devices.
Our team stays in close contact during the adaptation period to adjust programming, answer questions, and provide guidance as needed. We are here to help you on your journey to better hearing.
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"The doctor was helpful in explaining the new hearing aid technology."
- Jane M.
Cheboygan County Location
From hearing tests and tinnitus care to hearing aids and pediatric services, Dr. Eimers Hearing Clinic PLLC provides trusted audiology care across Cheboygan, Petoskey, and Harbor Springs. Wherever you are on your hearing journey, we're here to help you take the next step.
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