When Hearing Aids May Help You

Hearing loss isn't always easy to recognize. You may still hear many sounds clearly but find it increasingly difficult to understand speech, especially in group conversations, busy restaurants, or other places with background noise.

It may be time to have your hearing evaluated if you:

Frequently ask people to repeat themselves

Feel like people are mumbling

Have trouble following group conversations

Struggle to understand speech in noisy environments

Turn the television or radio louder than others prefer

Have difficulty hearing on the phone

Need to concentrate harder to follow conversations

Avoid social situations because hearing has become difficult

If these challenges are affecting your everyday communication, hearing aids may help, but they aren't automatically the right solution.

At Apex Audiology, our audiologists first evaluate your hearing to understand what's changed and determine what next steps may be appropriate.

Hearing Evaluation Comes Before Hearing Aids

Hearing difficulty can have different causes, and hearing aids aren't appropriate for every hearing concern. We perform a professional hearing test to help us understand whether hearing loss is present, what type of hearing loss you have, and how much difficulty you're experiencing at different frequencies.

These results allow us to:

Determine whether hearing aids may be appropriate

Identify concerns that may require medical evaluation

Select technology suited to your hearing needs

Program your hearing aids based on your individual hearing profile

At Apex Audiology, your hearing evaluation gives us the clinical information we need to make an informed recommendation, rather than starting with a device and assuming it will work for you.

Our Approach to Hearing Aid Care

For three generations, Apex Audiology has helped people find hearing solutions that fit their needs and everyday lives. Since 1957, our approach has remained centered on listening first, recommending thoughtfully, and providing support that continues after your fitting.

We Start With Your Hearing, Not a Hearing Aid

Your hearing test is only part of the picture. We also take time to understand where you're having difficulty, your hearing and medical history, your everyday listening environments, and what you want to improve.

If hearing aids may help, we'll explain your results and discuss options that make sense for your hearing and everyday needs.

More Options, Without Being Tied to One Brand

As an independent practice, Apex Audiology isn't owned by a hearing-aid manufacturer. That means your options aren't limited to one company's technology.

We work with leading manufacturers, including:

Oticon
Phonak
Signia
Widex
Starkey
ReSound
Sonic

This gives us more flexibility to consider the factors that matter to you:

Hearing and communication needs

Lifestyle and listening environments

Technology and feature preferences

Comfort and ease of use

Budget

Our audiologists help you compare appropriate options and understand the differences so you can make an informed decision.

Care That Continues After Your Fitting

Hearing aids often need fine-tuning as you begin using them in real-world situations. That's why we offer lifetime follow-up care for our hearing aids.

Your ongoing care includes:

It's an ongoing relationship, not simply a hearing-aid purchase. We're here to help you continue getting the most from your devices as your needs change.

How We Help You Choose the Right Hearing Aid

There isn't one hearing aid that is best for everyone. The right choice depends on a combination of clinical and practical considerations.

Your Hearing Loss

Your hearing evaluation shows us the type, degree, and pattern of your hearing loss, helping us determine the appropriate level of amplification and technology.

Your Everyday Listening Environments

Where do you need the most help hearing? One-on-one conversations at home can require something different from what meetings, restaurants, group gatherings, or other noisy environments require.

Our audiologists consider where and how you spend your time when discussing your options.

Your Comfort With Technology

Today's hearing aids offer features such as smartphone connectivity, streaming, rechargeable batteries, automatic adjustments, and app-based controls.

You don't necessarily need all of them. We'll help you understand which features are likely to be useful to you rather than choosing technology simply because more features are available.

Comfort & Ease of Use

Hearing-aid style and size can affect how comfortable a device feels and how easy it is to insert, remove, clean, and operate.

We consider your ear anatomy, vision, dexterity, comfort, and ability to manage the device when comparing styles.

Your Preferences & Budget

Appearance, comfort, features, maintenance, and cost can all influence your decision.

At Apex Audiology, our audiologists offer hearing solutions across different technology levels and price points. We explain the differences between your options so you can decide what makes sense for your hearing needs and budget.

Hearing Aid Styles & Options Available

Hearing aids come in different sizes and styles, from devices worn behind the ear to options that fit almost entirely within the ear canal. Common options include:

At Apex Audiology, we help you compare styles based on your hearing needs, ear anatomy, comfort, dexterity, technology preferences, and lifestyle.

Hearing Aid Technology for the Way You Live

Modern hearing aids do much more than simply make every sound louder.

Depending on the device and technology level, features may be available to help you manage different listening situations and use your hearing aids more conveniently.

Options may include:

Rechargeable batteries

Bluetooth and smartphone connectivity

Direct streaming from compatible phones and other devices

Directional microphones

Background-noise management

Feedback management

Automatic adjustments between listening environments

Multiple listening programs

Smartphone or remote controls

We'll help you focus on features that suit your way of life rather than simply choosing the highest available technology level.

Our Process for Hearing Aids

Getting the right hearing aids involves more than choosing a device. Our team guides you through evaluation, selection, fitting, and follow-up.

Already Have Hearing Aids? We Can Help

Even if you didn't purchase your hearing aids from Apex Audiology, our audiologists can service many devices from major manufacturers.

We can help with:

Adjustments and reprogramming

Professional cleaning and maintenance

Troubleshooting and fit concerns

Hearing aid repairs

Manufacturer repairs when needed

If your hearing aids are older or out of warranty, we'll also help you determine whether repairing your current devices or considering newer technology makes more sense.

Hearing Aid Care Across Southern Colorado

With locations in Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and Canon City, Apex Audiology provides experienced hearing care, access to leading hearing-aid technology, and ongoing support close to home.

If you need a hearing aid, call us or schedule an appointment online with one of our hearing specialists for a hearing evaluation.

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