{"id":559,"date":"2020-09-17T09:14:30","date_gmt":"2020-09-17T00:14:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveunion.com\/ustest\/what-are-the-best-alternatives-to-hearing-aids\/"},"modified":"2021-01-14T16:22:13","modified_gmt":"2021-01-14T07:22:13","slug":"what-are-the-best-alternatives-to-hearing-aids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveunion.com\/ustest\/hearing-device\/what-are-the-best-alternatives-to-hearing-aids\/","title":{"rendered":"These Hearing Aid Alternatives Might Save You Thousands"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In the United States alone there are around <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveunion.com\/ustest\/hearing-loss-statistics-in-the-united-states\/\">15 million people with hearing loss who avoid seeking help<\/a>. Although reasons vary depending on the individual, there is one that consistently pops up; the price. When the average price of hearing aids for both ears is around $4,000 to $6,000 and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicare.gov\/coverage\/hearing-aids\">often not covered by Medicare<\/a>, it becomes easy to see why.<\/p>\n<p>However, i<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">f an audiologist recommends that you use a hearing aid, it&#8217;s important that you listen to their expert advice. Hearing aids can greatly improve your quality of life, and if your hearing loss is permanent or worsening, they are well worth the investment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Is_There_an_Alternative_to_Hearing_Aids\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">1<\/span> Is There an Alternative to Hearing Aids?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Personal_Sound_Amplification_Products_PSAPs\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">2<\/span> Personal Sound Amplification Products (PSAPs)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Amplified_Phones\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">3<\/span> Amplified Phones\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#TV_Listening_Devices\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">4<\/span> TV Listening Devices\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Caption_Call_8211_for_Phone_Calls\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">5<\/span> Caption Call &#8211; for Phone Calls\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Public_Assistive_Listening_Devices\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">6<\/span> Public Assistive Listening Devices\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Changing_Your_Environment\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">7<\/span> Changing Your Environment\u00a0<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Face_the_Person_Youre_Speaking_To\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">7.1<\/span> Face the Person You\u2019re Speaking To<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Meet_in_Quiet_Locations\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">7.2<\/span> Meet in Quiet Locations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#A_Truly_Affordable_Hearing_Aid\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">8<\/span> A Truly Affordable Hearing Aid<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"Is_There_an_Alternative_to_Hearing_Aids\"><b>Is There an Alternative to Hearing Aids?\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, if you only have mild hearing loss and don\u2019t feel you need a hearing aid just yet, you might want to consider a cheaper alternative to hearing aids that can make your day-to-day life easier.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hearing aid alternatives include personal sound amplification products (PSAPs), speech to text phones, amplified phones, TV listening devices, public assistive listening devices, and simply changing your environment to suit your needs, all of which will be discussed in this article.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Personal_Sound_Amplification_Products_PSAPs\"><b>Personal Sound Amplification Products (PSAPs)<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personal sound amplification products (PSAPs) may be able to help those with mild hearing loss, but they shouldn&#8217;t be used in cases of moderate to severe hearing loss.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the biggest criticisms of hearing aids is that they are expensive, and may not be worth the price. This is especially so for those with mild hearing loss who only struggle to hear in certain situations (such as when there&#8217;s a lot of background noise) but are fine in most other environments.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can use a PSAP every now and again (or even all the time) for a little boost to your hearing at a fraction of the cost of hearing aids. Advancement in recent technology has allowed some PSAPs to be self-programmed using a smartphone or computer app, and not require any <\/span>sort of in-person fitting.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Althou<\/span>gh PSAPs cannot be marketed as hearing aids as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/blog\/personal-sound-amplification-products-for-some-an-affordable-alternative-to-hearing-aids-2018110815259\">they do not ad<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/blog\/personal-sound-amplification-products-for-some-an-affordable-alternative-to-hearing-aids-2018110815259\">here to the strict definition and manufacturing standards of hearing <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/blog\/personal-sound-amplification-products-for-some-an-affordable-alternative-to-hearing-aids-2018110815259\">aids<\/a>, their\u00a0technology is getting more and more sophisticated meaning some advanced devices, such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveunion.com\/products\/smart-ear\">Olive\u00a0<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveunion.com\/products\/smart-ear\">Smart Ear<\/a>, can now perform some of the same functions as hearing aids.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although they&#8217;re certainly no replacement for hearing aids, if you don&#8217;t need a hearing aid they can provide you with a useful and sometimes customizable sound boost.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Amplified_Phones\"><b>Amplified Phones\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those with hearing loss frequently experience difficulty hearing over the phone. You can\u2019t lip read, can&#8217;t benefit from visual cues, and you\u2019re usually only using one ear, which makes it harder for some people to hear. Even for those without hearing loss, talking on the phone can be a dreadful experience!\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting an amplified telephone is a great idea for those who struggle with their hearing when on the phone, but aren\u2019t ready to commit to purchasing expensive hearing aids.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Luckily, amplified telephones are provided <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clearliving.com\/hearing\/technology\/hearing-aid-alternatives\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">free of charge to many state residents through their state telecommunications program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You can usually just fill out an application with confirmation from a medical professional that you have hearing loss.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See if you can get an amplified telephone on the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hearingloss.org\/hearing-help\/financial-assistance\/state-telephone-programs\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> State Telephone Program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> site.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you can\u2019t get an amplified telephone through your state or are looking into purchasing your own, there are various options on the market at different price points. For more information, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveunion.com\/ustest\/what-is-an-amplified-phone\/\">article on amplified phones<\/a>!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"TV_Listening_Devices\"><b>TV Listening Devices\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watching TV with your friends and family can be difficult if you have hearing loss, as you\u2019ll probably want to listen at a different volume from everyone else.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A television listening device can give you personal volume control. By connecting wirelessly to the TV, you can adjust the volume of the television independently to everyone else in the room so that just your volume is quieter or louder.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Popular TV listening devices include <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvears.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TV Ears<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which uses Voice Clarifying Circuitry\u00ae to reduce background noise. It also clarifies hard to hear television dialog, making the most unintelligible speech easy to understand. For more recommendations, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveunion.com\/ustest\/what-is-the-best-tv-listening-device\/\">check out this article<\/a>!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Caption_Call_8211_for_Phone_Calls\"><b>Caption Call &#8211; for Phone Calls\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/captioncall.com\/captioncall-phone\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CaptionCall<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> allows you to read as well as hear what someone is saying when you\u2019re speaking to them on the phone. It works like a normal phone but also displays real-time captions during your conversation on a large, easy-to-read screen. This helps people with hearing loss understand conversations easily, and get more enjoyment out of speaking to family and friends.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CaptionCall RealSound audio processing also minimizes voice distortions and you can save your conversations. You just need a high-speed internet connection.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have hearing loss that necessitates the use of a captioning service, CaptionCall is available at no cost (with no hidden fees). All you need to do is order a no-cost caption phone online and CaptionCall will contact you to confirm your eligibility and schedule delivery. You will also receive training on installation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Public_Assistive_Listening_Devices\"><b>Public Assistive Listening Devices\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can find public assistive listening devices out and about in many public places. Wearing these devices will help to to hear sounds clearer and louder in venues such as public auditoriums and theaters, movie theaters, airports, and churches and synagogues. As a bonus, most devices are free to use while you are there!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check with a venue about whether a public assistive listening device will be available by contacting them directly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Changing_Your_Environment\"><b>Changing Your Environment\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re waiting for an assistive device or still researching your options, you can still implement some communication strategies to improve your day-to-day listening and understanding. Even if you already have a hearing aid, these are useful strategies to incorporate into your hearing loss management.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Face_the_Person_Youre_Speaking_To\"><b>Face the Person You\u2019re Speaking To<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-1499 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oliveunion.com\/ustest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/mimi-thian-lp1AKIUV3yo-unsplash-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Conversation Facing Each Other Helping With Hearing Loss \" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oliveunion.com\/ustest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/mimi-thian-lp1AKIUV3yo-unsplash-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.oliveunion.com\/ustest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/mimi-thian-lp1AKIUV3yo-unsplash-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.oliveunion.com\/ustest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/mimi-thian-lp1AKIUV3yo-unsplash-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.oliveunion.com\/ustest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/mimi-thian-lp1AKIUV3yo-unsplash-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.oliveunion.com\/ustest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/mimi-thian-lp1AKIUV3yo-unsplash-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While it may seem a bit obvious, facing the person who is talking to you can make a huge difference to your conversations. Not only will you probably hear them better, but you\u2019ll also be able to lip read to aid your understanding. Even if you don\u2019t think you use lip reading, almost everyone (even with normal hearing) does to some extent, as lip movements, subtle visual cues, and gestures are key to accurate communication and interpretation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Meet_in_Quiet_Locations\"><b>Meet in Quiet Locations<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When meeting up with friends, family, or colleagues, try to reduce background noise around you as much as possible. If you\u2019re out and about this might not always be possible. However, you can try to select a quiet meeting spot such as a caf\u00e9 you know isn\u2019t busy, or your own home.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Noise should be much easier to control at home, as you can sit far away from appliances that are running, such as the dishwasher or washing machine, and turn off the TV or any music playing to suit your needs. In the long term, adding curtains and rugs to your home will also help absorb the sound in the room, allowing you to hear other people better.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you do find yourself in a bustling environment, try to minimize your exposure to noise by sitting away from any music speakers or entrances and exits where lots of disturbance and chatter tend to occur. Sitting somewhere well lit will also help you to understand better by helping you to see visual cues. Making sure you don\u2019t sit too far away to the person you&#8217;re speaking to will help with this too.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All this being said, if your audiologist has advised you to wear hearing aids, it&#8217;s really worth considering making the investment. They can dramatically improve your hearing and protect your long-term ear health.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"A_Truly_Affordable_Hearing_Aid\">A Truly Affordable Hearing Aid<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For the first time, however, there exists a true alternative for the problem of expensive hearing aids. Olive Union&#8217;s Olive Pro is the first of it&#8217;s kind; a 2 in 1 Bluetooth Hearing Aid Earbud. An FDA approved hearing aid available at a fraction of the cost of traditional hearing aids, the Olive Pro also boasts the high fidelity audio experience one would expect from modern Bluetooth speakers. The Olive Pro&#8217;s 5-minute hearing test will create a customized hearing profile specific to your ears, further enhanced by the in-house developed software &amp; AI that isolates and filters background noise to create clear conversations and crisp sounds.<\/p>\n<p>The Olive Pro is currently retailing for a special <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiegogo.com\/projects\/olive-pro-2-in-1-hearing-aids-bluetooth-earbuds\/x\/14706141#\/\">pre-order price of $199<\/a> (33% off the MSRP of $299).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To read more about hearing loss, treatments, and strategies, see <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveunion.com\/blogs\/the-olive-branch\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">our other blog articles<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>The information in this guide has been written using the following reliable sources:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicare.gov\/coverage\/hearing-aids\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.medicare.gov\/coverage\/hearing-aids<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clearliving.com\/hearing\/technology\/hearing-aid-alternatives\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.clearliving.com\/hearing\/technology\/hearing-aid-alternatives\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/captioncall.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/captioncall.com\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/news.memorywell.com\/2018\/12\/07\/inexpensive-alternatives-to-hearing-aids\/#:~:text=But%20now%20there%20are%20cheaper,shows%20and%20other%20Bluetooth%2Denabled\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/news.memorywell.com\/2018\/12\/07\/inexpensive-alternatives-to-hearing-aids\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/blog\/personal-sound-amplification-products-for-some-an-affordable-alternative-to-hearing-aids-2018110815259\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/blog\/personal-sound-amplification-products-for-some-an-affordable-alternative-to-hearing-aids-2018110815259<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hearing aids are expensive &#8211; there&#8217;s no denying it. 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