Technology that connects people.

There?s more to a hearing aid than meets the ear. At Audibel, we know a voice on a cell phone can connect you to someone you love. Kids giggling can connect you to your childhood. Sharing stories around the table can connect you to your family.

But as you lose your ability to hear, these connections can fade away. That?s why we?re passionate about hearing. At Audibel, we?re committed to keeping people connected to the important things in their lives. We will realize this goal by offering state-of-the-art hearing technology and pioneering innovations that take hearing to the next level.

Every day, we go the extra mile to provide the industry?s highest level of service, from the initial hearing evaluation, right through to the final fitting. Because at Audibel, we know we?re not just selling hearing aids. We?re connecting you to your world.

Understanding Hearing Loss
Hearing is considered by many to be our most vital sense. It enables you to process everyday sounds so you can communicate clearly and interact safely in your daily environment. You depend on your hearing 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

As hearing diminishes, everyday sounds you once took for granted are no longer as clear. Maybe you cope by turning up the TV, asking others to repeat themselves, or pretending it?s not a problem.

But what happens when your inability to hear everyday sounds causes not only embarrassment, but also has more serious consequences?

Consider the number of automobile accidents caused by a driver failing to hear warning signals. This puts both the hearing impaired driver and the public at risk. There are also the potential dangers of not hearing telephones, doorbells, security alarms, or smoke detectors.

Untreated hearing loss in contemporary society can be a risky choice. Fortunately, with today?s advanced digital technology, the majority of hearing losses are treatable. So there?s no need to put off getting the help you deserve.

Treating Hearing Loss

Often, people with a mild to moderate hearing loss deny that they need help. Family and friends are much more likely to notice the impact hearing loss has on the quality of the impaired person's life. A number of common misconceptions emerge as people attempt to deny their loss:

?A hearing aid won?t help me? or ?I?m too old for a hearing aid.?

Some people choose to ignore their loss because they believe hearing aids can?t help their specific type of loss. Or they incorrectly believe they are too old to benefit from amplification. In fact, 95 percent of all losses can be successfully treated. And no person is ever too old to benefit from the improved communication that hearing aids can provide.

?My hearing loss isn?t that bad? or ?A hearing aid will make me look old.?

Some people feel their hearing loss just isn?t  ?bad enough? to warrant treatment. Or they believe that seeking treatment would carry the stigma of advancing age. Others are simply embarrassed at the idea of wearing a hearing aid. An important thought to keep in mind: a hearing loss is more noticeable than today?s discrete, digital hearing aids.

It may help to realize that having a mild to moderate hearing loss is much like having a vision impairment. Very few people with impaired vision would hesitate to wear eyeglasses or contact lenses. In fact, you can?t hold a driver?s license without doing so. Yet most people hesitate to seek help when it comes to treating hearing loss.