FAQ  -  Hearing aids: the truth and the myths

  1. 1Does having long hair help to cover the hearing aid?

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    MYTH. Thanks to today’s technology hearing aids are so small that they are practically invisible. While it is true that at one time they could have been regarded as rather ugly due to their bulky presence near the ear, they are now tiny and not easily detected.

  2. 2Is maintenance consuming and complicated?

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    MYTH. Cleaning and disinfecting hearing aids is quick and easy. You just need to follow the instructions that the hearing aid expert gives you with your hearing aid, and add a little common sense, like remembering to periodically check to make sure the batteries aren’t flat.

  3. 3Do the new hearing aids allow you to listen to music or speak on a cell phone?

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    TRUE. Thanks to bluetooth technology, latest generation hearing aids are compatible with what have been become everyday electronic devices: from cell phones to iPods.

  4. 4Even though there have been technological advances, sound quality is still not perfect?

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    MYTH. The hearing aids currently on the market offer high quality sound intensity and reproduction. To obtain this kind of quality, though, you need the help of an expert who can ensure that you are getting the right kind of equipment for your type of hearing loss, that fits your ear, as well as your lifestyle.

  5. 5Does Amplifon allow you to test the hearing aid for 30 days without obligation?

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    TRUE. This is the time it takes to fully appreciate the difference and the  improvement that you experience by using an Amplifon hearing aid and amplifiers. Specialized technicians customise and regulate the hearing aid on the basis of  the individual’s lifestyle in order to maximise the benefits.