What are some types of hearing devices?
The hearing aid styles include: completely in the canal, in the canal, in the ear, behind the ear, the receiver in canal or receiver in the ear, and open fit. Of course, it is important to visit a hearing aids clinic before deciding which device to buy as you should be examined and only an audiologist knows what exactly you need. Hearing aids are selected individually, so you can’t make the choice without addressing a professional.
Common types of hearing devices include phones, hearing aids and specialized digital technology. The selection of hearing impaired phones has grown recently to include cell phones, text telephones, and amplified phones. Prices have come down, and hearing impaired landlines start at $15 US Dollars (USD), while hearing impaired cell phones start around $100 USD. Hearing impaired phones can be purchased for business or personal use. These types of hearing devices come in cordless varieties, and headsets can be attached to allow for a hearing aid connection and hands-free talk.