"My hearing aid doesn't work too well. The dealer won't repair it to my
satisfaction, even though his advertisement said the hearing aid was guaranteed. He hasn't
given me a refund either. What can I do?"
More than 24 million Americans have some type of hearing impairment. Many people
can benefit from a hearing aid, but not everyone. How will you know? The process begins
with a careful fitting by a qualified audiologist or seller. Be sure to ask about a trial
period when you can test the aid for free. Ask about guarantees and warranties, too. It's
important to get these in writing.
Regulations that cover many important aspects of hearing aid sales for consumers
are enforced by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. One regulation requires that you
are told about the need for a medical evaluation by a physician before you buy an aid;
another requires that aids come with instruction books covering use, maintenance, and
repair.
If you have any questions or comments on senior health
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