Denton County Living Well Magazine September/October 2016 | Page 16

Hearing Aids: For the Young and Young at Heart
Though hearing aids have been
around for decades, only recently
are they being marketed to a younger
patient demographic. For this reason,
many people still associate hearing
aids with senior citizens. On the
contrary, hearing aids are made
for the younger patient and have
many great benefits to suit an
active lifestyle.

Cosmetically Appealing
One of the most common concerns
that patients express when consulting
for hearing aids is how visible they
are. “If I have to wear them, I don’t
want everyone to know about it.”
Thanks to the invention of the
microchip and microelectronics, the
size of the hearing aids has been
reduced to make them nearly
invisible without sacrificing sound
quality. Some hearing aids are
smaller than a nickel and won’t
cost you extra for the small size.

shouldn’t be something you worry
about; it’s the hearing aids’ job.
With more automatic features, you
can focus on your active lifestyle
and not on pushing buttons.

who have normal hearing. When a
hearing loss is present, it is important
that people who use cell phones are
able to hear conversation, especially
if they require it for work.

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Unfortunately, many people are
starting to require amplification in
their 50s. Thankfully, there are great
options that help them participate in
conversations to the fullest while still
looking youthful. Seek an audiologist
in your area to see what is available
for your hearing challenges.

Connectivity has become integral
in our lifestyle that it is no longer
an added feature of hearing aids, it
comes standard. Whether you are
connecting to a cell phone, tablet, or
the television, hearing aids can help
you hear clearer. Cell phones are
difficult to hear with, even for people

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Automatic Features
Nothing is worse than manually
having to change the hearing aid
program every time you walk into a
room. Or turn it up when someone is
soft spoken. And turn it down when a
child yells. How do you find the time
to have a conversation when you are
spending all your energy fiddling with
your hearing aid? Current hearing
aids are made with automatic features that change the volume and
program for you. Depending on what
the microphones hear, the hearing
aid changes the program for you. Not
all listening situations are the same,
so it is important to adapt, but that

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Dr. Allison Liberio
Dr. Allison Liberio is the premier audiologist and
owner of Family Hearing Practice. With more than
5 years of experience, she is well known in the area
for the support she offers her patients and the quality
care that physicians trust.

2913 Corporate Circle #300
Flower Mound, Tx 75028

817-997-4975

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