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Beyond Hearing Aids
Hearing aids are a fantastic option for many individuals with hearing loss, but they’re not the only solution. At Hearing Healthcare of Havasu, we offer a range of advanced hearing technologies to help you rediscover the joy of clear sound.
Here’s a closer look at some of the options available to you:
1. Cochlear Implants:
- Ideal for: Individuals with severe to profound hearing loss where traditional hearing aids are not effective.
- How it works: A surgically implanted device that stimulates the auditory nerve directly, bypassing damaged inner ear hair cells.
- Benefits: Can offer significant improvement in hearing ability and speech understanding.
2. Bone Anchored Hearing Devices (BAHDs):
- Ideal for: Individuals with conductive hearing loss, single-sided deafness, or certain types of mixed hearing loss.
- How it works: A sound processor transmits vibrations through a small implant directly to the bone behind the ear, bypassing the outer or middle ear.
- Benefits: Can provide improved sound clarity and reduced feedback compared to traditional hearing aids.
At Hearing Healthcare of Havasu, we offer comprehensive hearing evaluations to assess your specific needs and discuss all available treatment options. We will work closely with you to find the best solution to help you achieve your hearing goals.
Schedule an appointment today to learn more about advanced hearing solutions!
Communication Strategies
Living with hearing loss can sometimes make communication challenging. Here at Hearing Healthcare of Havasu, we want to empower you to navigate conversations with confidence. We offer a variety of strategies to enhance communication in different situations:
- Face your conversation partner: This allows you to lipread and see facial expressions for better understanding.
- Ask for clarification: Don’t hesitate to politely ask someone to rephrase or repeat what they said.
- Control background noise: Reduce distractions by turning off the TV or moving to a quieter environment.
- Maintain eye contact: This helps you focus on the speaker and pick up on visual cues.
- Speak clearly and slowly: This helps your conversation partner understand you better.
- Let others know about your hearing loss: Open communication can help others adjust their communication style.
- FM Systems: These portable devices improve hearing in noisy environments by transmitting sound directly to your hearing aids.
- Visual Cues: Utilize gestures, facial expressions, and written notes to supplement spoken language.
- Assistive Listening Devices: These devices amplify sound in specific settings like theaters or places of worship.
- Captioning and Transcription Services: Many devices and online platforms offer real-time captions for improved comprehension.
Our team of audiologists can work with you to identify the most effective communication strategies based on your specific needs and hearing loss severity. We can also provide guidance on using assistive devices and technology to enhance listening experiences.
Schedule an appointment today to discuss personalized communication strategies that can help you reconnect and thrive!
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What to Bring to Your First Appointment
At Hearing Healthcare of Havasu, We Want to Make Your First Visit as Smooth and Efficient as Possible. To Ensure We Can Maximize Our Time Together, Here's a Checklist of What to Bring:
Insurance Card
Please bring your valid insurance card so we can verify your coverage for hearing evaluations and potential treatment options.
Referral (if Applicable)
If your insurance requires a referral from your primary care physician for an audiology appointment, please bring it with you.
Payment Information
We accept various payment methods, including [list major payment options accepted]. You can also inquire about our payment options beforehand by calling us at +1 (928) 732-0888.
Current Hearing Aids (if Applicable)
If you currently wear hearing aids, please bring them to your appointment. Dr. Navarro can assess your existing devices and determine if they are still meeting your needs effectively.