Getting a new hearing aid is exciting! Whether it’s your first or your 10th, choosing a new device means you can upgrade your features. Let’s look at some recent technological hearing aid features that you can look for in your next device.
1. Companion Apps
Newer hearing aids have companion apps you can download on your phone. Depending on the app you have, you can use it to check your device’s battery, adjust the volume or enable certain advanced features. Some apps even let you track your devices using their last known location, reducing the risk that lost hearing aids remain lost.
2. Tinnitus Masking
Approximately 90% of tinnitus patients also have hearing loss.[1] Some newer devices have a tinnitus masking feature that covers the internal ringing with a soothing external sound. You can think of it as on-the-go tinnitus management: turn it on while you go to the park, during your workday or while you’re sipping a latte at Blueprint Coffee.
3. Wind Noise Suppression
Wind noise suppression is a great feature for avid cyclers or just people who like to have the windows down in the car.
4. AI-Powered Adjustments
Many of today’s newest devices offer advanced AI-powered sound that adjusts your volume and noise suppression in real time. That automatic adjustment means that you won’t have to change your hearing aids manually every time you move to a slightly different environment.
5. Fall Detection
Falls are the leading cause of injury for adults aged 65 and older.[2] Hearing aids with built-in fall detection can alert your chosen contacts to your fall to ensure you get the care you need quickly.
Our specialists will walk you through the devices that suit your degree of hearing loss and include the advanced features you want. Contact Center for Hearing & Speech today to schedule an appointment with us.
[1] Turunen-Taheri, S., Carlsson, P. I., Ternevall, E., & Hellström, S. (2023). Mental Fatigue in Patients with Hearing Loss and/or Tinnitus Undergoing Audiological Rehabilitation-A Pilot Study. Journal of clinical medicine, 12(21), 6756. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12216756
[2] Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (September 6, 2024). Older Adult Fall Prevention: Data and Research. CDC. https://www.cdc.gov/falls/data-research/index.html
