Gone are the days of large, clunky devices hanging over your ears. Today’s hearing aids are more technologically advanced than ever before and come in a variety of styles to fit your needs.
A study conducted from 2009 to 2019 suggests that people who wear hearing aids are less embarrassed by wearing hearing devices, more satisfied with their device capabilities, and believe device designs have improved.
Hearing aids are no longer just devices to improve hearing. Because of their technological compatibility with smart devices, they are receiving praise and high-tech equipment that is on par with the fast-paced technological trends of today.
More Than Your Average Hearing Aids
Knowledge of the human ear continues to develop, and so do hearing aid capabilities that replicate the natural functions of our ears. Hearing aids also have more technological advances in their programming than ten years ago and can offer programs like Bluetooth connectivity and health monitoring.
Other technological advances include:
Directional microphones: Devices with directional mics perceive sounds in front of you while reducing background noise behind you, making them ideal for conversations. Similar programs can also correctly filter background noise to improve your hearing.
Bluetooth hearing aids: These devices can sync to smartphones, tablets, and computers so you can take calls and listen to music with hands-free ease.
Improved algorithms: Hearing aids can process sounds similar to the human ear and can even adapt to the ambient noise as you move through different rooms.
Data learning: Some hearing aids can track your preferences and will log the information so your audiologist can adjust your device’s programming to fit your needs.
Rechargeable hearing aids: With rechargeable batteries, you won’t have to worry about batteries fizzling out on you during an event. Rechargeable hearing aids charge at night, and some can have up to 24 hours of continuous use.
Styles To Fit Everyone’s Needs
Part of the satisfaction improvement with hearing aid technology is a result of better designs and available accessories. Updated models have reduced the stigma associated with large hearing aids, and hearing devices have become multi-faceted equipment.
Hearing aids come in varying styles and capabilities, such as:
- Completely in canal: Mild to moderate hearing loss
- In the canal: Mild to moderate hearing loss
- In the ear: Mild to severe hearing loss
- Behind the ear: Any hearing loss
- Receiver in the canal or the ear: Any hearing loss
- Open fit: Mild to moderate hearing loss
While improved physical designs have helped normalize the use of hearing aids, it’s the technological improvements that will prove to benefit wearers. Upcoming years will continue this overall trend of satisfaction as device efficiency, and programming brings improved hearing back to those who have lost it.
To learn more about Audiology & Hearing Aid Solutions’ available hearing aid services and options, call us at 888.573.6412 or contact us online.
