Find answers to common questions about buying a hearing aid. The article includes information on degrees of hearing loss, where to purchase hearing aids, cost and styles of hearing aids, what will happen at a hearing aid fitting, and more.
Review Date: February 20, 2013
American Academy of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery
This fact sheet discusses childhood hearing screening, including when a child’s hearing should be tested, how screening is done, signs of hearing loss in children, and what happens if a child has a hearing loss.
Review Date: November 09, 2012
American Academy of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery
This guide lists multiple charitable foundations, private organizations, insurance plans, corporate benefits, and government programs that help people across the country access the hearing healthcare they need.
Review Date: December 20, 2012
Better Hearing Institute
Learn about financial assistance that is available to those who need hearing aids and other personal assistive technology.
Review Date: December 20, 2012
Hearing Loss Association of America
Search for a International Hearing Society (IHS) specialist near you who can help you select the hearing aid or instrument that will provide optimal amplification for your individual hearing loss.
Review Date: February 18, 2013
International Hearing Society
Audiologists evaluate, diagnose, treat, and manage hearing loss and balance disorders in adults and children. Find an audiologist in your area.
Review Date: November 09, 2012
American Academy of Audiology
Find information about hearing aids, including getting a medical evaluation by an audiologist, available styles, special features, costs and health insurance.
Review Date: March 26, 2013
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
The information on this page is about hearing instruments on how they enhance life, selecting hearing instruments, types of hearing instruments, and how to maintain hearing instruments.
Review Date: February 18, 2013
International Hearing Society
Noise is one of the most common causes of hearing loss, and one of the most common occupational illnesses in the United States. Learn what you can do to protect your hearing.
Review Date: November 09, 2012
Better Hearing Institute
People with hearing loss delay treatment may be unaware that receiving early treatment for hearing loss can transform their lives. Learn how hearing aids, assistive listening devices, hearing loss treatment professionals and counselors can offer you help.
Review Date: November 09, 2012
Better Hearing Institute
This flow chart is designed to help direct you if hearing loss is a problem for you or a family member. You can check your symptoms to decide on self-care or getting professional help.
Review Date: November 09, 2012
American Academy of Family Physicians
This online hearing test evaluates one’s ability to hear in different circumstances. Find out if you may need help with your hearing.
Review Date: November 09, 2012
Sight and Hearing Association
This page links to frequently asked questions about hearing loss in older adults. Questions cover the types of hearing loss, the role noise plays in hearing loss, and more.
Review Date: November 09, 2012
NIH National Library of Medicine - NLM
For the more than 20 million people in the U.S. with hearing loss, travel can pose particular challenges. Here are some helpful tips to make travel easier and more enjoyable for individuals with hearing impairments.
Review Date: November 09, 2012
American Academy of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery
Learn what assistive listening devices are and how these devices can be used with or without a hearing aid to improve the daily communication challenges faced by the hard-of-hearing.
Review Date: February 06, 2013
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
