These hearing-care guides bring the most useful information from across our Learning Center into practical, easy-to-follow topics for patients, families, caregivers, and community partners.
Hearing Aid Buyer’s Guide
Learn what to compare before buying, how technology levels differ, what proper fitting should include, which pricing questions to ask, and which sales tactics should make you slow down.
Read the Hearing Aid Buyer’s Guide
First Appointment Guide
See what happens during a comprehensive hearing evaluation, from case history and ear examination through testing, results, and the discussion of next steps.
Read What to Expect at Your First Appointment
Hearing Aid Maintenance Guide
Follow daily, weekly, and monthly care steps that help prevent wax, moisture, charging, and performance problems.
Read the Hearing Aid Maintenance Guide
Prescription vs OTC Guide
Compare professional prescription care with over-the-counter hearing aids, including testing, fitting, verification, hearing-loss range, support, and total value.
Compare Prescription and OTC Hearing Aids
Hearing Aid Prices and Packages
Understand what hearing aid prices include, why advertised online prices can be misleading, and how technology levels, service packages, insurance, and financing affect total cost.
Review Hearing Aid Prices and Technology Levels
Helping a Loved One
Learn how to raise concerns respectfully, communicate more effectively, and help a family member move toward testing without turning the conversation into an argument.
Read Helping a Loved One With Hearing Loss
Hearing Aids and Memory Loss
Families supporting someone with dementia or memory loss need a practical care plan that accounts for device handling, charging, retention, follow-up, and caregiver involvement.
Read the Dementia and Hearing Aid Guide
Free Tools
Start with our free 2-minute hearing screener or restaurant hearing challenge, browse the hearing aid glossary, or review our frequently asked questions.
Need a Printed Copy?
Patients and caregivers can ask our office for printed educational materials during an appointment. Senior communities, employers, and community organizations can also request topic-specific handouts for events and programs.
Not Sure Where to Start?
Gwen Cantrell, BC-HIS and the Hearing Aid Factory Outlet team can point you to the right guide or answer questions about your specific situation.