At Family Hearing Care, we are experts in a variety of hearing aid models made by top manufacturers, as well as a range of assistive listening devices and electronic hearing protection devices.
We are independent, meaning we fit hearing aids from several manufacturers – allowing us to choose the device that is right for your needs. We receive training direct from the manufacturers so we stay current on the most advanced technology. This allows us fit you properly and customize device programming to help you hear better. Schedule an appointment today for a comprehensive hearing evaluation and a recommendation on the right hearing devices for you.
Hearing Aid Styles
When shopping for a hearing aid, it’s important to choose a model that’s right for your degree of hearing loss whether it be sensorineural, conductive or mixed. At Family Hearing Care, we carry a variety of hearing aid styles made by top manufacturers to ensure we have the latest technology and can fit you properly to accommodate your hearing loss.
IN-THE-EAR (ITE)
In-The-Ear hearing aids are worn in the outer ear, making them easy to adjust. ITE hearing aids work well for people with mild to severe hearing loss.
IN-THE-CANAL (ITC)
As the name suggests, In-The-Canal hearing aids fit almost entirely in the ear canal. This style is great for individuals with a mild to moderate hearing loss.
COMPLETELY-IN-CANAL (CIC)
These small hearing aids are custom made to fit comfortably in the ear canal. Although virtually invisible to others, they provide excellent sound for people with mild to moderate hearing loss.
RECEIVER-IN-CANAL (RIC)
This hearing aid style rests behind the ear with a receiver that extends into the ear canal. RITE hearing aids are ideal for those with normal or near normal low frequency hearing along with mild to moderate high frequency hearing loss.
BEHIND-THE-EAR (BTE)
BTE hearing aids provide more amplification than any other hearing aid style. It is widely used for almost all types of hearing loss.
CROS AND BICROS
CROS and BICROS hearing aids allow a user with profound or complete hearing loss in one ear to hear sounds from the non-hearing side in the better ear. The system sends sound wirelessly from the non-hearing side (via a CROS transmitter) to a discreet sound receiver on the hearing ear.
Assistive Listening Devices
Assistive listening devices (ALDs) are instruments designed for special listening situations and may be used alone or in conjunction with hearing aids. These include telephone amplifiers, television listening systems, FM systems, and alerting devices. You can arrange for the purchase of many ALDs at Family Hearing Care.
Hearing Protection Devices
Electronic hearing protection devices (HPDs) provide protection from loud noises while allowing normal conversation through, so you stay aware of your surroundings. Stock and custom earplugs for hearing protection can be obtained in our office, as well as custom-fitted earplugs to protect ears from water.