untreated hearing loss<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe bottom line is, hearing aids work<\/em>\u2026and they work well! Gone are the big, bulky, unreliable devices you might associate with the past. Digital technology has made them small, sleek and comfortable. Sound quality is clear and distortion-free, even in challenging listening situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSatisfaction with hearing aids<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Over 90% of hearing aid users are satisfied with their devices, and most report a better quality of life when wearing them. Your audiologist would like to share the following five facts about hearing aids that might surprise you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5 Hearing Aid Facts to Ring in the New Year<\/h2>\n\n\n\n- Hearing aids are high-tech medical devices <\/strong>that amplify sounds, allowing people to hear speech, music and other sounds more in all sorts of different listening environments. Problems such as feedback and that \u201ctalking in a barrel\u201d sensation have largely been eliminated thanks to technological Improvements.<\/li>
- Hearing aids connect wirelessly with other electronic devices<\/strong> thanks to Bluetooth\u00ae technology. Users can wirelessly stream signals from a variety of electronic devices, including mobile phones, televisions and laptops. You can even stream music, watch TV and make phone calls directly from your hearing aids without disturbing those around you.<\/li>
- Hearing aids are available with rechargeable batteries, <\/strong>eliminating the hassle and cost of frequently swapping out alkaline batteries. An overnight charge should supply enough power to run your devices all day long, and people with dexterity issues don\u2019t have to worry about fumbling with tiny battery compartments. Some manufacturers offer quick-charging options that provide up to eight hours of use after a 30-minute charge.<\/li>
- Hearing aids can be controlled through smartphone apps<\/strong> so people with poor vision and limited dexterity don\u2019t have to fumble around with tiny buttons and controls. Today\u2019s devices can be managed easily through companion smartphone apps that allow you to adjust the volume, fine-tune speech settings and filters and check battery status. Some even come with \u201cfind my hearing aid\u201d features that will help you find misplaced hearing aids.<\/li>
- Hearing aids offer tech-enabled customer care<\/strong> that saves you a trip to your audiologist\u2019s office. All those back-and-forth visits take up valuable time and can be costly when you factor in gas; many of today\u2019s devices include remote tech support that allows you to connect directly with a hearing care professional for simple adjustments that can often be done through your smartphone.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019ve been delaying getting hearing aids and are struggling with many of your daily routines, reach out to a Silver Spring audiologist today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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