Hearing Aids

Hearing loss is much more complex than most realize. With seemingly endless options of technology and styles, our team is here for you to find the best solution for your needs and lifestyle.

Technology

Hearing Aid Technology

The world of hearing aid technology is rapidly evolving. Our practice works with all major hearing aid manufacturers and our audiologists are trained to understand the intricate differences. Current technology is incredibly smart. Utilizing AI and sophisticated sound processing microchips, optimal hearing can be achieved in ways never before possible. Hearing aids can also connect wirelessly to your phone and other devices to enhance your lifestyle.

Benefits

Benefits of Hearing Aids

There are 48 million people throughout the country with some measurable degree of hearing loss.

Of those people, only 20 percent who could benefit from the use of a hearing aid actually wear them. It turns out, living with untreated hearing loss can do more damage than originally thought and those who seek treatment sooner see improvements in all aspects of their lives. Individuals who choose to treat their hearing loss with hearing aids are known to have better overall health, professional success and emotional well-being than those who don’t.

Improved Mental Health

Those that treat their hearing loss have a decrease in feelings of depression, anger and anxiety.

Improved Cognitive Health

Individuals with untreated hearing loss are at an increased risk of cognitive decline.

Improved Physical Health

Individuals with untreated hearing loss are three times more likely to suffer physical injuries, specifically falls.

Improved Balance

Individuals that use a hearing device to treat their hearing loss may also see an improvement in their balance.

Improved Ability to Focus

Untreated hearing loss leads to difficulty concentrating, especially when communicating with others.

Improved Ability to Learn

New research suggests that untreated hearing loss can lead to problems storing new information.

Increased Earning Power

Untreated hearing loss leads to reduced job performance and less monetary compensation.

Emotional Well-being

Individuals with untreated hearing loss are more inclined to recluse from daily activities, significantly impacting social well-being.

Renewed Confidence

Treating hearing loss enables an individual to once again be able to navigate the world on their own, particularly in a safe manner.

Increased Control Over Life Events

When overcoming a reliance on others to understand what is going on in the hearing world, an individual with hearing loss will regain their sense of control.

Better Relationships

Being able to successfully communicate with loved ones leads to healthier and longer-lasting relationships.

Increased Social Interactions

Improved communication leads to a boost in confidence and more social activities with friends and loved ones.

    Fitting

    Hearing Aid Fitting

    When your audiologist recommends hearing aids, the selection is only the beginning of the process. Equally important is the fitting, which involves programming your hearing aids and making adjustments to provide the correct levels of amplification for your specific type of hearing loss and your individual listening needs. No two hearing losses are created equal and what works for one, may not for another. Counseling ensures that you have realistic expectations which is crucial for long-term success.

    Much like computers, hearing aid technology is advancing very quickly. Our expert staff is trained in the latest technology to ensure we are on the cutting edge of what is available for best hearing outcomes. We work with all major hearing aid manufacturers to ensure the most appropriate recommendation is provided.

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    Counseling for Patients and Families

    We understand the decision to obtain a hearing aid can be an arduous process.
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    How Are Hearing Aids Fitted?

    Your audiologist at North Shore Audiology Consultants will ensure the physical fit is appropriate in order to maximize comfort and sound quality.
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    What Kind of Follow-Up Care Can I Expect?

    Individuals with untreated hearing loss are three times more likely to suffer physical injuries, specifically falls.

    Hearing Aid Styles

    Hearing aids have improved greatly with the advent of digital technology.

    If you’re picturing big and bulky devices with questionable sound quality, you’ll be pleased to learn today’s instruments are smaller, more comfortable and provide sound that is more natural. They are available in a variety of sizes and styles, so finding one that appeals to your lifestyle needs and cosmetic preferences should be easy.

    Hearing aid styles

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    Receiver-in-the-Canal

    (RIC)
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    Behind-the-Ear

    (BTE)
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    Completely-in-the-Canal

    (CIC)
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    In-the-Canal

    (ITC)
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    In-the-Ear

    (ITE)
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    MADE-FOR-iPHONE HEARING AIDS

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    LYRIC

    Custom Treatment Plan

    It’s A Whole New World With Hearing Aids

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    Navigate Any Listening Environment With Modern Hearing Aids.

    Modern hearing aids have drastically improved in the past 15 years. Manufacturers no longer focus on battery size, unit size or connectivity, because they’ve already climbed that mountain. Instead, modern units are focused on adaptability, AI-assisted environmental learning, and active users like you.
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    Audiologists Find the Best Solutions for You—Because One Size Doesn’t Fit All.

    No two hearing losses are created equal and understanding what option is most appropriate can be a complex endeavor. Our expert doctoral staff is here to educate you and guide you through the process. Given the complexities of hearing loss, sizes and shapes of ears and lifestyle differences, what may work for one individual may not for the next. Our audiologists are dedicated to finding the best hearing solution for you.

    Providing Specialized Help For Individualized Treatment

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    Identifying Your Needs

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    Recommending the Latest Models

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    Professional Ongoing Support
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    Pediatric Hearing Aids

    The ability to hear is vital for developing auditory, language, and social skills in children.

    Providing optimal and appropriate amplification for the pediatric population is of utmost priority at NSAVL. Hearing aids are the most effective and standard treatment option for most types of hearing loss, and they are beneficial for both children and adults.
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    Pediatric Hearing Loss

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    Hearing Aid Styles

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    Hearing Aid Accessories

    Instructions & Troubleshooting

    Hearing Aid Instructions & Troubleshooting

    Click on the links below for information on how to pair your hearing aids to your phone, and other troubleshooting details.
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    Widex

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    Resound

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    Highland Park, IL 60035
    (847) 432-5555
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