The Evolution of Hearing Aids
Hearing Aid Technology has evolved in the same way that microchips transformed computer and smartphone technology.
Older hearing aids simply amplified sound for hearing-impaired people. Now, hearing aids can heighten voices, reduce background noise, track body and brain function and adjust to the environment that you’re in – like your favourite restaurant.
Hearing Aid Technology Features You Can Count On
- Adaptive Noise Reduction
- Directional Microphone
- Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Batteries
- Number of Channels
- Open fit
- Direct Sound Streaming with Smart Phone
- Bluetooth connectivity and direct streaming
- Motion Sensors
What To Think About Before You Decide On The Level Of Hearing Aid You Want
Your answers to questions like this will influence your choice of hearing aid. Your audiologist will also help you assess your needs based on the results of your hearing tests.
What level of hearing loss do you experience?
Do you go to restaurants, participate in large group events or take classes?
Do you care whether your hearing aid is visible?
Are you distracted by the feeling of a hearing aid?
Do you have other medical conditions that impact your hearing?
Is your purchase influenced by price?
Does a hearing aid need to be easy to insert?
4 Levels of Hearing Aid Technology
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Premium Hearing Aids
A premium hearing aid provides adaptive noise reduction – even in the most challenging of situations. You can enjoy an active lifestyle and the ability to listen to Ultra HD music. You can stay engaged in large group situations because the hearing aid has directional hearing capability. Experience valuable small group discussions and phone calls that are clear and understandable. Watch tv comfortably with family members without missing crucial conversations.
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Advanced Hearing Aids
With Advanced level hearing aids, you will enjoy large group interactions with directional hearing – the conversation can come from around a room. Small group discussions, quiet conversations, and phone conversations are clear and understandable. You can enjoy HD music listening and watching tv without missing any nuances.
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Mid-Level Hearing Aid
Enjoy small group discussions and clear phone calls. Feel confident that you will hear important conversations in a quiet setting. With this level of technology, you’ll still enjoy television.
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Entry Level Hearing Aid
While the least technically advanced, these hearing aids provide boosted hearing capability so that you can enjoy conversations in a quieter setting and you’ll still enjoy watching and hearing your television.
New Hearing Aid Technology with Smart Phones Apps
Now you can customize your hearing even more. Some hearing aids come with an app that you can download to your smartphone. Once downloaded, your hearing may be further enhanced by:
- Adaptive noise reduction
- Bluetooth connectivity and direct streaming
- Motion sensors
- Rechargeable hearing aids with Lithium-Ion