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# 1 - Understand Your Hearing Loss

From [5 Tips for Selecting a Hearing Aid](https://listium.com/@stufflezolotukhin/96135/5-tips-for-selecting-a-hearing-aid)  
By [Alex Z. (@stufflezolotukhin)](https://listium.com/@stufflezolotukhin)

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Published 15 December 2023 · Updated 15 December 2023

Category: health & fitness

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  > Type and Degree:
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  > The first step in selecting a hearing aid is understanding the type and degree of hearing loss. Hearing loss can be categorized as sensorineural, conductive, or mixed, and its severity can range from mild to profound. An audiologist can perform a hearing test to determine the specifics of your hearing loss, which will guide the choice of the most suitable hearing aid.
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  > Frequency-Specific Needs:
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  > Some individuals may have trouble hearing specific frequencies. For instance, high-frequency hearing loss is common in older adults. Modern hearing aids can be programmed to amplify specific frequencies more than others, catering to your unique hearing profile.