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As you get older, your odds of experiencing some form of hearing loss increase considerably. Hearing loss can impact you earlier than you might think, with the potential to impact your workplace performance, family life, and social life.
Hearing aids can mitigate the impacts of hearing loss on your life. Hearing aid solutions are custom-fitted and programmed to sit comfortably in your ear canal and amplify sounds at the frequencies that you struggle to hear.
Hearing aids today have evolved considerably, and you may be surprised to learn what they look like or the features with which modern hearing aids are equipped. Modern hearing aid technology has made hearing aids more comfortable, convenient, discreet, and connected to the changing world of technology around you.
Advances in hearing aids have been made possible by strides in wireless technology, digital chip technology, hearing science, and cognitive science.
If you already wear a hearing aid, you may want to learn about some of the new features and technologies that you can find in modern hearing aids. An upgrade can significantly improve your experience with your hearing aid.
Bluetooth Integration
Bluetooth allows wireless digital devices to communicate with each other. The technology has become ubiquitous at home and in the workplace. Bluetooth is available in many hearing aids, allowing wearers to connect their hearing aids directly to devices streaming music or T.V., or phone calls and communication platforms like Zoom.
Bluetooth connectivity gives wearers much clearer sounds. The sound from speakers comes from much farther away without streaming directly to your hearing aid. Bluetooth-integrated hearing aids create a better experience talking on the phone or enjoying the media that you love.
Smartphone Control
Some hearing aid manufacturers also have smartphone apps that allow you to control the settings of your hearing aid directly from your phone. Many hearing aids already come with a remote control accessory that allows you to adjust the settings. Integrating controls onto your smartphone means you have one less thing to carry.
Discreet Hearing Aid Styles
While hearing loss is remarkably common, many people feel as though there remains a stigma around wearing hearing aids. People worry about being seen wearing a hearing aid because doing so may make them seem older or because people in the workplace may question their abilities.
Modern hearing aid styles have become very discreet and difficult to notice. Styles such as Completely-in-the-Canal hearing aids are barely visible.
Tinnitus Masking
Tinnitus is a condition that causes a person to hear a persistent ringing or buzzing in their ear, even when there is no outside sound. Some hearing aids provide tinnitus masking by creating a sound that masks or disguises the buzzing.
Rechargeable Batteries
Hearing aids today primarily come with rechargeable batteries, as is the case with most electronic devices. In the past, changing the tiny batteries in hearing aids could be an issue for older adults with dexterity issues. Now, recharging your hearing aids is as simple as plugging them in or placing your hearing aids in a charging station.
The next time you upgrade your hearing aids, find out about the newest features and technologies available. Advances in technology can improve your experience with hearing aids, make using them more convenient, and provide relief from conditions like tinnitus.
