Publisher's Synopsis
This book has now been superseded by the newly expanded The Little Book of Hearing Aids 2018, you should search for that title. The Only Hearing Aid Buying Guide You Will Ever Need Don't Buy A Hearing Aid Until You Have Read This Book A hearing aid advice guide with no techno jargon nonsense. Buying hearing aids can be quite a daunting affair, not least because understanding the choices and technology available can be difficult. I have set out to make the incomprehensible gibberish understandable, explaining the types of hearing aids, their pros and cons, their technology and features in clear language. I discuss the introduction of the new Lithium-ion rechargeable hearing aids and why they will be exceptionally popular. I talk about invisible hearing aids and what you need to understand before choosing one. I also discuss the other hearing aid types, what they are and why I like BTE (Behind The Ear) hearing devices in particular. I discuss the different levels of technology, why they differ in price and what they can be expected to deliver for you. I also cover the different hearing aid features, what are they and what do they do. I hope to deliver clear, honest and independent advice on hearing devices with no gobbledygook in an effort to give you the information needed to make educated choices about purchasing the right hearing aid for you. This time around I have discussed pricing and what it involves, I don't cover individual prices because they vary too much across the world. However, I clearly explain the basis for pricing and what you should expect for the money you pay. I also decided from feedback to cover the different manufacturers and what they currently offer. More importantly I have written about the different providers of hearing care, why they differ and why I think Independent hearing care providers are important. If you, or someone you know is struggling with choosing the right hearing aid for them, then this book will help. What Will You Find in The Little Book of Hearing Aids 2017 A new section on Providers of hearing aids, what's the difference and why might it matter? A new section on buying a hearing aid, what do you need to know? A new section on hearing aid prices, what goes into a price? A new section on the hearing test, what you should expect to happen and why A new section on hearing Aid Brands, who are the biggest? Widex hearing aids, what's on offer Phonak hearing aids, what's on offer Starkey hearing aids, what's on offer Signia hearing aids, what's on offer Resound hearing aids, what's on offer The different hearing aid types Their Pros and Cons A section on rechargeable hearing aids Hearing aid technology levels and what you can expect from them Hearing aid features, what do they actually do and how will they help A new section on Over The Counter hearing aids How you can clean and care for hearing aid types
