{"id":2848,"date":"2023-04-28T16:59:40","date_gmt":"2023-04-28T21:59:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chsstl.org\/?p=2848"},"modified":"2023-04-28T16:59:41","modified_gmt":"2023-04-28T21:59:41","slug":"what-new-technology-do-the-latest-hearing-aids-offer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chsstl.org\/what-new-technology-do-the-latest-hearing-aids-offer\/","title":{"rendered":"What New Technology Do The Latest Hearing Aids Offer?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

While hearing aids<\/a> are used by millions of Americans, many people are unaware of just how far hearing aid technology has advanced in the last few years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you’re a long-time user looking to upgrade or have been recently diagnosed with hearing loss <\/a>and wish to learn more about your options, let\u2019s take a closer look at some of the most helpful features of modern hearing aids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Improved Sound Processing and Frequency Response <\/h2>\n\n\n
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All hearing aids process and amplify sounds. Newer, more advanced hearing aids have more flexibility to amplify sounds specific to your individual hearing needs. For example, if you only struggle with high-frequency sounds hearing aids can focus only on amplifying those. Whereas older models would\u2019ve amplified sounds at all frequencies, making for a less pleasant listening experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digital Noise Reduction Technology<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hearing aids equipped with digital noise reduction (DNR) amplify sounds that are coming from in front of you while blocking out background noise from other directions. This makes it easier to enjoy a conversation with your spouse or partner when out to dinner at The Tenderloin Room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One study looking at the effects of directional microphones<\/a> found that \u201cdirectional microphone processing effectively reduced the cognitive load of listening to speech in background noise.\u201d  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bluetooth\u00ae Compatibility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Being able to connect your hearing aids with your smartphone, laptop or other technology makes life easier in so many ways. Whether you want to listen to music or your favorite podcast or need to take an important phone call or video meeting for work, having audio streamed directly into your hearing aids provides high-quality sound with no interference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tinnitus Masking Features<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you have tinnitus, which is a ringing in your ears, you know how annoying it can be. Many people with hearing loss also experience tinnitus, and hearing aids are actually one of the management options. Certain hearing aids actually come with tinnitus masking features, which means they can be programmed to emit sounds that help drown out the ringing in your ears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deciding on The Right Pair of Hearing Aids<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The features listed above are a few of many that are currently offered. Deciding what hearing aids and technology features are right for you is a personal decision that can be influenced by things like the severity of your hearing loss, your home and work environments and even what hobbies you enjoy. Be open with your audiologist during your fitting process about what is most important to you so that you can work together to find your perfect pair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Center for Hearing & Speech<\/span> today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n