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If you have any degree of hearing loss, having an assistive device can significantly improve the way you process the world around you. But if you’ve been using the same hearing aid for years and are ready for an upgrade, you may be surprised to learn there are many advanced features that can enhance your listening experience. To help you get the most out of your assistive tools, here are five special features to look for in your next pair of hearing aids.

5 Features to Consider When Buying New Hearing Aids

1. Noise Reduction

Devices with background noise reduction use a computer chip that separates static sounds from dynamic sounds. For example, if you’re in a loud restaurant, noise reduction will help eliminate the sound of the crowd behind you, while elevating the speech of those at your table. In the home, you might also use noise reduction to reduce the sound of running water, so that you can pay attention to what’s coming from the TV or radio.

2. Feedback Prevention

Feedback occurs when your hearing aids’ microphone picks up the same incoming sounds and plays them back in a loop, producing a highly aggravating sharp noise. Devices that feature feedback prevention use a computer chip to recognize repetitive sounds and cancel them out before they can filter back through the microphone.

3. Bluetooth™ Receiver

hearing aidToday, many digital devices transmit sound wirelessly via Bluetooth™ technology. To deliver these sounds to your assistive device, you must use a hearing aid that is Bluetooth™-enabled. This additional feature can make it easier — and clearer — to listen to many audio sources, including smartphones, enabled movie theaters, and televisions.

4. Directionality

Having a directionality component in your hearing aids is essential if you work, live, or socialize in any busy environment. These devices feature multiple microphones to better detect noises that come from all directions. By pinpointing the direction of the sound, the device will automatically balance out levels so that the sounds in front of you are louder, but distant noises are minimized.

5. Rechargeable Batteries

Older hearing aids utilize small watch batteries that must be replaced regularly. When these batteries die, you may be left without a functional device — especially if you don’t have any replacement batteries on hand. By contrast, devices that feature rechargeable batteries can be plugged into a power source so you don’t have to fiddle with — or spend money on — replacements.  

 

With so many hearing aid features available today, Russellville Hearing Clinic is committed to simplifying the device selection process. After performing a comprehensive hearing test, this trusted audiologist in Pope County, AR, will introduce you to a variety of assistive devices that address your specific type of hearing loss, lifestyle, and comfort level. To learn more about these services and products, visit the audiology center online. For questions about product availability, repairs, or hearing test appointments, call (479) 968-7250 today.

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