I think I have a hearing problem. What should I do?
Make an appointment with a hearing professional such as an audiologist for an evaluation, consultation and hearing test. At Southern Nevada Audiology that starts with a hearing assessment — call (702) 990-1568.
Are cheap hearing aids any good?
Inexpensive models are simply hearing amplifiers that make everything louder, including all the ambient noise around you. They don’t, for example, separate human voices from background noise or pick up directional sounds the way today’s more sophisticated hearing aids are designed to. See over-the-counter vs. prescription hearing aids.
Will a hearing aid improve my quality of life?
Research on people with hearing loss and their significant others has shown that hearing aids play a significant part in a person’s social, emotional, psychological and physical well-being. More specifically, treatment of hearing loss has been shown to improve:
- Communication in relationships
- Social participation
- Ease in communication
- Emotional stability
- Earning power
- Sense of control over your life
Doesn’t hearing loss only affect older people?
No — hearing loss can happen at any age. In fact, most people with hearing loss (65%) are younger than 65. There are six million people in the USA aged 18–44 with hearing loss, and 1.5 million are school age.
How often should hearing aids be checked?
We recommend having your hearing aids checked twice a year. At a check-up we do a listening check, change ear domes and wax filters, and make any adjustments you need.
How much does a hearing aid repair cost?
The typical repair bill ranges from $50 to $300 per hearing aid, depending on the extent of the repair. We give you an estimate first and tell you before any change in cost. See hearing aid repairs.
Do you accept insurance?
We accept all major insurance providers. Contact our office to find out whether we accept your plan, and call the member-services number on the back of your card to find out if it covers hearing aids. We are also a service provider for MSL VES (Veterans). See financing and insurance.