As we move throughout the day, the noise level we experience changes. For example, the volume at [city] library is a lot different than when you’re out to dinner at a busy restaurant.
If you use hearing aids, you need your device to account for these changes in noise levels. Research has shown that hearing aid uses prefer different amplifications for their hearing aids depending on their environment.
Thankfully, newer hearing aids contain a multitude of features that can automatically change their settings to optimize your listening experience in all types of environments.
Best Hearing Aid Capabilities
Newer hearing aids are equipped with the ability to:
- Automatically adjust volume features. Your hearing aids can provide more amplification for quiet listening conditions and less when sounds become louder. This can be especially helpful when you’re somewhere like a sporting event and the volume is continuously changing.
- Detect music automatically. They can adjust their setting automatically to improve sound quality and enhance your ability to hear music.
- Makes conversation easier. Newer hearing aids can reduce amplification in places with lots of background noise. They can do this by minimizing sounds occurring behind you and amplifying the speech of the person you are facing.
- Lower the volume. If you’re in an environment that’s consistently loud, your hearing aids can reduce amplification automatically, so the sound isn’t overwhelming. Some hearing aids also have impact-noise sensors that can minimize volume for sudden loud noises, like a slammed door.
- Connect to your devices. Many hearing aids let you stream music, movies and calls from your phone directly into your device. This improves the sound quality, removes the need to switch out your hearing aids for headphones, and, in the case of phone calls, prevents feedback that can happen when you bring the phone up to your ear while wearing hearing aids.
- Minimize feedback from wind. Identify the presence of wind using sensors and help reduce whistling and rustling noises.
Enjoy All the Benefits Hearing Aids Have to Offer
Because newer hearing aids enhance your hearing in so many ways, they help you stay connected to others. One of the most difficult aspects of hearing loss is that it can make communicating with family, friends and coworkers much more difficult. This can lead to feelings of anxiety, depression and isolation, which worsens your mental and physical health.
By treating your hearing loss with hearing aids, you can experience:
- Lower levels of anxiety and depression
- Improved physical health
- Lower risk of cognitive decline
- Less isolation
- Higher levels of confidence in your ability to socialize with others
- Improved ability to focus
- Better relationships
If you’re concerned about your hearing, don’t delay in taking control of your health and scheduling an appointment today.