Hearing Aids in Edmonton

What to expect

Looking for hearing aids in Edmonton? We fit every major brand at our 97 North and East clinics, and our mobile team can fit them in your home. Choosing a hearing aid, or a hearing machine as some people call it, is not about the most expensive device. It is about the right one for you. A registered hearing care professional fits each one with real ear verification so it sounds natural from day one, and we match the technology to your life, from nearly invisible in canal styles to rechargeable and Bluetooth models.

We carry hearing aids from all major manufacturers including Oticon, Phonak, Signia, ReSound, and Starkey. Funding may be available through the Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL) program.

Hearing aid brands we fit

We fit and service Oticon, Phonak, Signia, ReSound, Starkey, Widex, Unitron and Bernafon. Because we work with every major brand, we can match the hearing aid to your hearing, your lifestyle and your budget. Curious how they compare? Read our guide to the best hearing aids in Canada.

Rechargeable, Bluetooth and nearly invisible hearing aids

Most hearing aids today are receiver in canal or behind the ear styles, which sit behind your ear with a slim wire or tube. Custom in the ear styles sit in your ear, and the smallest in canal styles are close to invisible. Most people also want rechargeable batteries and Bluetooth streaming from their phone or TV.

Our hearing aid types guide compares every style. We also have guides on invisible hearing aids, rechargeable vs battery models and Bluetooth hearing aids.

Hearing aid fitting in Edmonton, step by step

1. 1 A hearing test first. Your hearing test shows what kind of hearing loss you have and which pitches need help.
2. 2 Choosing together. We talk about where you struggle, how you live and what you want to spend, then recommend a style and technology level.
3. 3 Fitting with real ear verification. We measure the sound right in your ear canal so your hearing aids are set to your hearing, not a factory default.
4. 4 Follow up visits. The first few adjustments are where hearing aids start to feel natural. After that we are here for fine tuning, cleaning and hearing aid repairs.

Here is what getting used to new hearing aids is really like.

Hearing aid cost and funding in Alberta

The price depends on the technology level and style, and we carry options at every price point. Our hearing aid cost guide for Edmonton explains what drives the price and what is included.

You may not have to pay the full price yourself. We are a registered AADL vendor and handle that paperwork for you. We also help with Veterans Affairs, NIHB, WCB Alberta and private insurance, and hearing aids can count toward the medical expense tax credit.

Hearing aid clinics in Edmonton and Calgary

Visit 97 North at 13514 97 St NW (open Saturdays), East at 4243 118 Ave NW, or our Calgary clinic at 6564 4 St NE. Can't get out? Our mobile team can test and fit hearing aids at home across the Edmonton area.

Already have hearing aids that need fixing? We offer hearing aid repair in Edmonton for most makes and models, wherever you bought them.

Hearing aid, hearing device or hearing machine?

People call them hearing aids, hearing devices or hearing machines, and they all mean the same thing. A hearing aid is a small digital device that picks up sound, makes the sounds you have trouble hearing louder and clearer, and plays them into your ear. Because they are digital, they can be programmed to match your hearing test, turn down background noise and connect to your phone.

Hearing aids from a clinic are different from the amplifiers and over the counter devices sold online, which are not set to your hearing. Our guide to OTC hearing aids in Canada explains the difference.

Hearing aids for seniors

For many seniors, rechargeable hearing aids are the easiest choice, because there are no tiny batteries to change. Behind the ear styles are bigger and easier to handle if your fingers are stiff, and you can ask us to walk you through cleaning them and putting them in. If getting to a clinic is hard, our mobile team can fit hearing aids at home across the Edmonton area.

Help with the cost may be available through AADL, Veterans Affairs or your benefits plan. Read our guide to hearing aids for seniors in Edmonton, or compare the best hearing aid brands we fit.