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Hearing Aids

Why should you and your loved ones come to CHSL for hearing evaluations, hearing aids and other assistive hearing devices? We think there are several reasons we are the best choice in town:

Audiologist: You will be seen by a certified audiologist with years of experience. Find out why you should see an audiologist instead of a hearing aid dealer.
Experience: The Center has been around for over 90 years. CHSL's audiologists have been providing caring, professional services for quite some time. Jill Wayne, Executive Director and Clinical Audiologist, has been with the Center since 1979 and Lee Ann Lizzul , director of the Colorado Springs office, has been with CHSL since 1985.
Honesty: We're here to help you, not just sell hearing aids. We will work with you to evaluate your personal situation, and we will be honest about what you can expect from hearing aids.
Options: We carry and are knowledgeable about hearing aids made by a number of different manufacturers. If you currently have heaing aids, our audiologists will evaluate them and determine how well they are serving your hearing loss or if they need adjustment or repair. If you want or need new hearing aids, we will usually present you with more than one choice.
Non-profit: We provide hearing aids regardless of ability to pay through our Hearing Aid Bank, a reserve fund supported by donors, foundations and corporations that helps qualifying individuals pay for hearing aids. Individuals can apply for our financial assistance program if they can't afford hearing aids. If a client can afford hearing aids, fees will never go to paying a commission - all fees go right back into providing charitable services for individuals who need assistance.

We want to help you make an educated decision about purchasing hearing aids. Below is information about the styles of hearing aids.  To help you make an informed decision about buying a hearing aid, read our buying advice page and download our free buying guide.

Basics for the Informed Consumer

Hearing aid technology has changed greatly over the past 25 years, and most dramatically in the past 5 to 6 years with the introduction of digital technology. However, hearing aids are still only amplifiers and even the most expensive, "high tech" devices will not restore normal hearing. Often it is difficult for the consumer to wade through all the information available and make an informed decision. As with other medical and health concerns, often there are several options that might produce the desired outcome rather than one clear choice.

The following basic information is in effort to clarify the available hearing aid products, without advocating or recommending any of them.

Styles of Hearing Aids

Hearing aids come in different styles and sizes. Most manufacturers produce a variety of styles and sizes. Some technology may be limited to a certain style or size.

Click here to read about the different styles of hearing aids»

 

Important Things To Remember In Your Decision Process:

  • The best hearing aid is the one that fits your hearing loss, lifestyle and budget -- and most importantly, the one that you will wear.
  • Have confidence in your provider -- if you don't, go somewhere else.
  • A good attitude, motivation, and willingness to follow the instructions your provider gives you are essential to success with hearing aids.
  • Have reasonable expectations -- no hearing aid, no matter how fancy or expensive will restore hearing to "normal."

Hearing Aids For Sale On the Internet

Buying hearing aids on the Internet can sometimes save you several hundred dollars. But these savings can come at a cost.

  • To work effectively, hearing aids must fit properly. If a mail-order/internet sale doesn't involve personal contact with a licensed dispenser, it's difficult for you to benefit from a proper fitting. Hearing aids are custom fitted to the ear to account for ear canal size and shape, and are custom programmed for the persons hearing loss and lifestyle needs.
  • Follow-up evaluations are important to ensure the hearing aid is working appropriately and meeting your needs,which is difficult to accomplish on a web site. Professional follow-up is very important because a poorly adjusted hearing aid can be uncomfortable or even damage the ear.
  • It may be difficult to get a refund from an out-of-state seller.
  • Buying a hearing instrument online can bypass the medical clearance required by the Food and Drug Administration.

 

 

 

 

Brenda Ratkiewicz and patient