It is easy to go online today and order hearing aids. The prices look great, but programming and service are not included in the price of the hearing aids. Most hearing aid manufacturers do not want their products sold online. Hearing aids work best and provide the most benefit when they are fit by an audiologist. To combat this practice, the manufacturers are voiding warranties on hearing aids purchased online. So, your bargain hearing aid is no great deal. Hearing aid repairs … [Read more...]
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Hearing Aid Confusion
We are bombarded daily with newspaper ads, television ads, and even radio ads, about hearing aids. It is very confusing. How do you know what to believe? If the ads look too good to be true, they are. Reputable audiologists don’t generally talk about discounts and free stuff ( like televisions), when you purchase hearing aids. These are gimmicks to get you in the door, just like that obnoxious car salesman on TV uses. The key to success with hearing aids is an ongoing … [Read more...]