Hearing Aids In Harrisonburg and Woodstock VA.

Learn how hearing aids improve your quality of life.

Should I consider hearing aids?

Hearing loss can be a gradual or sudden decline in your ability to hear well. It's a prevalent issue, especially among older adults, and it can pose several challenges. Struggling with hearing can make it difficult to comprehend a doctor's instructions, respond to warnings, or even hear doorbells and alarms. Moreover, it can impact your ability to engage in conversations with friends and family, leading to feelings of frustration, embarrassment, and, at times, safety concerns.

If you've noticed any changes in your hearing, it might be a good idea to consider having it checked. We're here to discuss your concerns and explore potential solutions that can help improve your hearing experience.

Do your family or friends often mention that the TV is too loud for comfort?

Do you find it challenging to hear conversations in noisy environments?

Is it more difficult for you to hear women compared to men?

Do you frequently request others to repeat what they've said?

Have you ever refrained from going out because you're concerned about hearing difficulties in social settings?

Have you ever experienced any ringing or buzzing sounds in either of your ears?

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Our Hearing Aid Brands

Phonak

Phonak consistently pushes the boundaries of technology to assist people in overcoming challenging hearing situations. Regardless of an individual's degree of hearing loss, Phonak offers a suitable hearing aid, considering their specific hearing type, lifestyle, personal preferences, age, and budget.

ReSound

ReSound stands as one of the world's largest producers of hearing devices. Ever since its establishment in 1943, the company has earned a reputation for exceptional sound quality, outstanding design, and providing meaningful solutions that assist those with hearing impairments in reconnecting with the world of sound.

Lyric

Lyric made a special appearance on Good Morning America as a groundbreaking hearing technology. It's not just incredibly small and discreet; it also offers remarkable sound quality without the usual daily inconveniences. With Lyric, you can comfortably wear them in the shower, during sleep, while working out, and in most everyday situations.

Widex

Starkey

Oticon

SERVICE YOUR DEVICES

We provide flexible appointment options for cleaning and servicing procedures.

AVAILABLE BATTERIES

We keep a supply of hearing aid batteries in stock for all the hearing aids we provide.

WARRANTY

Each hearing aid we dispense comes with a comprehensive warranty. You will receive the details of the warranty on the day you get them.

Modern Hearing Aid Features and Technology

Bluetooth Technology

Bluetooth technology is a nifty way to transmit digital information wirelessly over short distances. It's a tech marvel that enables two hearing aids to communicate seamlessly with each other, and it also empowers users to connect with various devices in their homes and cars, such as DVD players, computers, GPS systems, and cell phones. However, it's worth noting that there are both advantages and disadvantages to having this kind of technology integrated into a hearing aid.

What Is It?

Bluetooth technology is a wireless communications system intended to replace the cables connecting many different types of devices, from mobile phones and headsets to heart monitors and medical equipment. As a global standard, Bluetooth technology is in billions of products worldwide, including virtually every mobile phone, laptop, tablet, new car, and more than 40 million medical devices. In 2005 the first hearing aids capable of utilizing Bluetooth technology in hearing aids were introduced. Not long after manufacturers added Bluetooth-enabled hearing aids that were able to connect to televisions, MP3 players, cell phones, and computers.

Bluetooth technology is a way to send digital information wirelessly over short distances. Bluetooth technology works to allow two aids to wirelessly communicate with each other and also allows users to connect to devices in their home and car, like a DVD player, computer, GPS, and cell phone. There are pros and cons to having this type of technology in a hearing aid.

Pros of Bluetooth

Signal Stability – Bluetooth device uses multiple channels to convey the sound and is, therefore, less likely to lose that signal due to interference with one of the channels.
Higher Sound Quality – Feedback and whistling and other problems associated with some hearing aids is diminished with the use of Bluetooth and the sound quality, in general, is improved as well.
Binaural Hearing – Bluetooth technology allows hearing aids to speak with each other. This allows the hearing aids to maintain the quality of speech and discern and localize sounds relevant to the listener’s position. A conventional phone can only be held to one ear at a time. Bluetooth technology allows the user to hear their cell phone in both ears.
Hands-Free – With a switch of a button you can talk hands-free without the need to hold the phone to your ear.
Simultaneous Connection – Bluetooth technology can accommodate multiple devices so that a person can be directly connected to their computer or cell or MP3 or DVD depending on which device they wish to hear.
Wireless – Bluetooth eliminates the need for wires and lines of other connectivity devices and has applications for people with unilateral hearing loss who wear BiCROS hearing aids.

Cons of Bluetooth

Decreased Battery Life – Bluetooth technology when enabled will drain the battery more quickly then will occur with typical use.
Extra Equipment – Bluetooth devices don’t simply connect with all of the devices in your home and car, it requires that you use a streamer and a transmitter.
Pairing Devices – Using Bluetooth technology requires a one time set up with each new device you add to your system. This pairing of technology is necessary so that the devices can communicate with each other, but only requires set up on the first use.

Regardless of your lifestyle, employment status, or age, Bluetooth devices can be a huge benefit for most people with a hearing loss.

Rechargeable Devices

Most of the gadgets we rely on daily can be juiced up by either rechargeable or disposable batteries, and hearing aids are no exception. Rechargeable hearing devices are gaining traction year by year, and with that, we're witnessing a surge in the variety of available models. But what's behind the rising preference for hearing aids equipped with rechargeable batteries among many individuals?

The Advantages of Hearing Aids with Rechargeable Batteries

- A full day’s power every day.
- Ease of use for individuals with decreased dexterity, visual disorders or disorders, decreased fingertip sensitivity. Just place the hearing aid on or in a special docking system (similar to a hearing aid case) and the battery in the devices will charge overnight. It’s a very similar process to charging a smartphone.
- Better for the environment, rechargeable hearing aid batteries require replacement annually. Non-rechargeable devices will require replacement of the battery every week to two weeks
- Less worry about harm to pets and small children. Hearing aid batteries are small and easy for little hands and curious pets to pick up and swallow. Rechargeable batteries can be left in the hearing aid to recharge, which means you are less likely to accidentally leave a battery in an easily accessible location.

There are numerous advantages to rechargeable aids, too many to list in one short article. Please reach out to us today. We work with the top hearing aid manufacturers and will work with you to find the solution that is the best fit for your hearing loss, lifestyle and budget.

Hearing Aid Follow Up & Care

Our fantastic and friendly team stands as one of our most cherished assets, and we take immense pride in their long-standing commitment to our practice. We frequently hear from our patients about how effectively we collaborate as a team.

We are dedicated to remaining at the forefront of hearing healthcare and excelling in patient communication. Every member of our staff is driven to deliver the finest outcomes for our patients in a soothing and welcoming environment.

FAQ

If you have a hearing loss that can be improved with hearing aids, which means you still have some remaining hearing to work with, then the answer is yes. However, the extent of improvement will vary based on a range of factors.

The duration of time before taking action on your issue.
The circumstances leading to your hearing loss.
Your general state of health.
And so forth, and so forth.