Is a hearing aid right for you? Well, in this video I’m talking about the top 10
features of today’s best hearing aids.
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Today, I’m talking about the top 10 features of today's best hearing aids. This is part
2 of this video series. Make sure to click on the suggested videos above to see part 1.
When someone says hearing aids, what do you think of? A big, bulky piece of plastic
behind your ear that doesn't stop whistling? Well, maybe that’s something you had seen
with your parents or grandparents but today hearing aids are high tech, miniaturized computers
that transform the lives of people who wear them.
Feature #6: "Out of the box" hearing aid fitting
This is one of the most amazing things about today’s hearing aids. Depending on your
level of hearing loss, it's possible to have your hearing tested and be fit with new, custom
tuned hearing aids on the same day. It's called an open fit hearing aid. The hearing aid itself sits
behind your ear. And it has a small wire with a plastic ear tip that sends sounds down
into the ear canal. These hearing aids can be stored in a clinic for demonstration purposes and
then quickly adjusted to fit a person's hearing loss. The sound quality of an open fit hearing
aid is often easier to adapt to, since it doesn't require any custom earmolds.
Feature #7: Direct TV connection
Hearing the TV clearly is a top concern for many patients. There's many wireless headphone
systems on the market today, however if you have a hearing aid that connects directly
to the television this will provide superior sound quality. This requires a small box that
connects to the TV, and then that box transmits sounds out to the hearing aid.
Some models of these TV hearing devices use a necklace device or something that clips to
the shirt that sends sound to the hearing aids. Whatever device your hearing aids support,
ask your provider about this exciting technology.
Feature #8: Phone call streaming
Hearing on the phone can be difficult if you have hearing loss, but many hearing aids today
have Bluetooth technology. This allows you to connect your hearing aids to a
cell phone with either a neck worn or clip-on adapter. Some hearing aids connect to cell
phones directly. This technology will allow you to hear the phone in both ears while being
able to have your cell phone sit on the table.
Hearing the phone call in both ears can make speech understanding much easier. There's
also wireless landline phones that can stream the sound to the hearing aids. Using hearing
aids and phones together used to cause a lot of whistling, however this new
streaming technology will eliminate that problem and greatly improve sound quality.
Feature #9: Connect to your smartphone, tablet, or computer
In addition to cell phone streaming, some hearing aids today allow you to stream sounds
via Bluetooth from your smartphone, tablet, or computer. This can include music, movies,
or sounds from any app on your device. Sounds that are streamed from these devices are customized
to the user’s hearing loss so they'll be about to hear their very best. This technology
effectively transforms hearing aids into customized Bluetooth headphones.
Feature #10: Internet connectivity & artificial intelligence
A new technology is smart hearing aids that connects you with other devices in your home.
Something called "If This Then That" technology allows the user to have an alert sound in
their hearing aids when something happens at home such as if someone rings your doorbell
or if a security alarm sounds.
Artificial intelligence is beginning to be used in hearing aids to make more decisions
on how to best modify sound to help the hearing aid user hear their best. Integrated sensor
technology are also being introduced into hearing aids to track the hearing aid user's activities,
similar to a smart watch device on the market.
So, now when someone says hearing aids you should think about quick customization, connectivity
to smartphones, and cutting edge technology like artificial intelligence. These top
features of today’s best hearing aids have really revolutionized what a hearing aid can
do and it can absolutely change your life for the better.
So for today’s question...what hearing aid features excite you the most, and has your
perception of hearing aids changed after watching this video? I’d love to know your thoughts,
so please comment below.
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