Which suitable HAs for mild hearing loss?

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Just wondering. Please pipe up with brand names and models suitable for people with mild hearing loss. Thanks in advance.

Would like to get some information for my mother so she can make an informed choice.
 
The Syncros have been life-changing for my teenage daughter (whose loss is moderate to severe), but they might be overkill for a mild loss and they are extremely expensive. You might be able to get by with an Oticon Delta, or one of the Phonak lower-level aids like a Pico Forte or a Claro. Make sure you find out what the HA trial period is in your state, if you don't like the ones you initially got, you can always take them back and try another model.

I think some of your choice will depend on whether your mother's loss is expected to get worse. If so, then it is better to get a HA with more range, provided that it still handles mild losses.

Personally, I don't like CIC aids -- when they have to go into the shop, you can't really get loaners because of the custom shell. But I couldn't care less about the cosmetic aspects of wearing HAs, and others are very sensitive to this. I personally think an open-fit Oticon Delta is just as invisible as an ITE or CIC of any brand.
 
LTHFAdvocate said:
The Syncros have been life-changing for my teenage daughter (whose loss is moderate to severe), but they might be overkill for a mild loss and they are extremely expensive. You might be able to get by with an Oticon Delta, or one of the Phonak lower-level aids like a Pico Forte or a Claro. Make sure you find out what the HA trial period is in your state, if you don't like the ones you initially got, you can always take them back and try another model.

I think some of your choice will depend on whether your mother's loss is expected to get worse. If so, then it is better to get a HA with more range, provided that it still handles mild losses.

Personally, I don't like CIC aids -- when they have to go into the shop, you can't really get loaners because of the custom shell. But I couldn't care less about the cosmetic aspects of wearing HAs, and others are very sensitive to this. I personally think an open-fit Oticon Delta is just as invisible as an ITE or CIC of any brand.
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Yes,Oticon is expensive.. so I couldn't have an Oticon a year ago.. I got Bernafon,instead.. a pair of win112 model BTEs for my 92 dbl loss.
Oticon is a quality brand and the Syncro has many advanced features so I wrote it .. and yes Phonaks are cheaper but not bad .
 
I have phonak Una's they're an entry level aid, and you can get in as a bte or custom aid...They are pretty good..Check it out..its on the phonak website...They are great for a mild-moderate loss and not too expensive either!
 
It's possible that she might not need a hearing aid. Some mild loss people can't wear hearing aids b/c of distortion issues. The key really is to experiment with different kinds. Start out with a basic analog (like Pico Forte) BTE. Then experiment with other aids. (eg ITE etc) Please tell her not to worry about cosmetic issues. That is totally a 100% media driven thing. Hey, if hearing aids made you look older, I wouldn't always be getting carded!
 
I wouldn't start with analog. They amplify ALL frequencies. Your best bet is an entry-level programmable digital hearing aid. That is the kind that I have (mild to moderate bilateral loss here). Mine are NewTone Viennatone. Also she should get an open-fit earmold. They are not custom-made and they let her hear the sounds she CAN hear naturally (not amplified) and can hear the sounds she needs amplified.
 
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