From the moment we are old enough to hear, our brain uses sound waves to understand the world around us. Moments like our baby's first cry or discovering our musical tastes are of vital importance. It can therefore be discouraging to see hearing loss appear, regardless of its degree, because it is, to a certain extent, a disability.
For those affected, the question does not even arise; however, some specific questions deserve an answer.
Is it legally considered a disability that entitles one to state aid?
What is the extent of my hearing loss, and is it severe?
Is there an affordable treatment?
These are all legitimate concerns for anyone facing hearing loss.
Because we use sound so much in our daily lives, significant hearing loss can lead to serious limitations. Relearning how to interact with the world around you and communicate directly with others is a considerable and daunting challenge when you have difficulty hearing.
Let's look together, with CLARIA, at what hearing loss as a disability entails.
The different levels of hearing
No health problem is the same as another, and one can suffer from mild hearing impairment just as one can suffer from severe loss, or even total deafness.
There are currently five categories of hearing loss. These degrees are classified according to the level in decibels (dB) that is perceptible. This classification works by threshold: a sound must reach a certain number of decibels to be perceived, and anything below this threshold remains inaudible. As a person's hearing declines, their dB threshold continues to increase.
Let's review the five categories of hearing loss and how to recognize them.
Mild
Normal hearing corresponds to a threshold of 0 to 25 decibels. It is in this range that the sounds of nature or the voice of a person speaking are located. Mild hearing loss is just beyond that, with a threshold of 46 to 40 dB.
While some sounds become imperceptible with mild hearing loss, this level is not considered to qualify for public disability assistance.
Moderate
At this level of hearing loss, you may have difficulty following a normal conversation, but you generally recognize speech that is articulated clearly. The threshold for moderate hearing loss is around 41 to 55 dB.
Moderately severe
This level of hearing loss has a threshold of 56 to 70 dB and can be recognized as a disability entitling one to public financial assistance. At this stage, you will have difficulty understanding a normal conversation; however, you should still hear loud sounds, such as a car horn or a raised voice.
Severe
Severe hearing loss corresponds to a range of 71 to 90 dB. This level often requires learning sign language to communicate with others and lip-reading, as it is so difficult to hear normal speech.
Profound
Profound hearing loss corresponds to a threshold of 90 dB and above. Considered a very severe level, it prevents almost everyone affected from hearing much without the help of hearing aids.
Hearing aid solutions
Consulting an ENT is essential to rule out any medical cause for the hearing loss. Most health insurance plans cover these consultations, including an audiogram performed by a hearing care professional.
To request public financial assistance, it is not enough to have consultations and examinations with health professionals: you must present a threshold of at least 60 dB. As we have seen, this means that moderately severe hearing loss is required to qualify for financial assistance.
High-performance technology at a lower cost
CLARIA is convinced that it is necessary to offer hearing-impaired people reliable and affordable technology capable of truly improving their hearing. Consulting regular doctors and specialists, who perform tests and make a precise diagnosis of your level of hearing loss, can be very expensive.
To make things more accessible, we have removed the middlemen. We did this by creating a unique product capable of improving your hearing on a daily basis. This means, however, that CLARIA hearing aids are not custom-made for your level of hearing loss.
We are convinced that, regardless of your journey with hearing loss, you should have access to quality technology that allows you to hear your loved ones, get around safely, and regain the life you loved.
Our team has worked hard to offer hearing equipment that is affordable and comfortable, but also to make your conversations perfectly clear.
CLARIA hearing aids
Our one-size-fits-all philosophy is a bold bet: making truly beneficial hearing equipment accessible to the greatest number of those who need it. We believe so much in our product that we offer you a thirty-day trial period and a full refund if you decide not to keep it.
We offer two models of hearing aids: the EV1 pair and the EV3 pair. Depending on your hearing needs, each offers different features.
Features
Depending on your hearing needs, two hearing aid options are available to you.
EV1 hearing aid pair:
20 hours of sound per charge
Four tip sizes
Rechargeable
Price: $89
EV3 hearing aid pair:
26% smaller than the EV1 hearing aid pair
24 hours of sound per charge
Six tip sizes
Rechargeable
Price: $249
While good health insurance and coverage for hearing aid consultations and specialized tests are a real plus, there are more affordable options, such as CLARIA hearing aids, compared to the expensive models offered by hearing care professionals.
We have already supported more than 200,000 people, who leave us enthusiastic reviews about how our product meets their needs related to hearing loss, and we would be delighted to help you in turn.
Conclusion
Hearing loss can require radical learning for those who experience it. CLARIA offers affordable hearing aids, without the additional worry of expensive medical consultations and overpriced specialist opinions.
"I would not discourage patients from consulting their ENT to rule out any medical problem and to obtain a good hearing assessment. The choice of which hearing aid to buy remains a personal one. CLARIA hearing aids constitute a serious alternative to the expensive models offered by most hearing care professionals." - Drew Sutton, MD, board-certified ENT.
Our goal at CLARIA is to provide quality hearing aids capable of changing your life and improving your daily hearing. To learn more about CLARIA and our products, visit our website.
Source:
Degrees of hearing loss | Hearing Health Foundation
What is hearing loss? Facts about symptoms, causes & treatments | Hear it.org
How to get Social Security disability benefits for hearing loss | Deafactioncenter.org
