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Hearing Aids
Knoxville hearing aids are available to patients with hearing loss or hearing difficulty
Most of the time, when hearing changes, it happens slowly. We don't always realize it is happening, even though it may be changing our lives.
Do I Have a Hearing Loss?- Do you ask others to repeat themselves often?
- Have your family members and friends expressed concern about your hearing?
- Do you miss parts of conversations because people sound as if they are mumbling?
- Do you avoid group activities and crowded places because you have difficulty hearing in these situations?
- Do you turn the volume of your television or radio louder than others prefer?
- Do you have a history of noise exposure?
If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you may have a hearing loss.
Can Hearing Aids Help?Knoxville hearing aids have recent advancements in technology that make hearing aids more helpful, less noticeable and easier to use. In the past, hearing aids often made it harder to hear in noise, were usually large and visible, and required the patient to make volume adjustments when the sound environment changed.
- Directional microphones and digital processing that improve comfort and performance in background noise
- Self-adjusting circuits that alter the volume of the hearing aids as the sound environment changes
- A variety of sizes, including hearing aids that fit deeply in the ear canal and are practically invisible.
- Open ear technology which allows the person to hear their own voice more naturally and allows low pitch sounds to enter the ear naturally
- Bluetooth compatibility allowing hearing aids to be couples with some cell phones, MP3 players, computers and other Bluetooth devices.
- 71% of today's hearing aid wearers report an improvement in life overall
- 74% of hearing aid wearers report an improvement in relationships at home
- 67% of hearing aid wearers report an improvement in self-esteem
- 53% of hearing aid wearers report an improvement in participating in group activities
- 52% of hearing aid wearers report improvement in their social life
Don't allow a hearing loss to change your life. Call us for a hearing evaluation and a consultation to discuss if hearing aids are right for you. (All appointments at the UT Balance and Hearing Center require a physician's referral).
The University of Tennessee Medical Center
Rehabilitation Services
Balance and Hearing Center
1932 Alcoa Highway, Suite G50
Knoxville, TN 37920
865.305.6630
Fax 865.305.6631
| Susan Lytle - Director of Audiology Education: Au.D., CCC-A Affiliations: ASHA, AAA Fellow Practicing since 1994 | Steven M. Doettl - Clinical Audiologist Education: Au.D., CCC-A Affiliations: ASHA Practicing since 2001 |