New Hearing Aids

If you can benefit from wearing hearing aids, you need to know which devices will suit your needs the best. There's a large variety of styles and features to choose from, which is why it’s vital to work with a hearing instrument specialist to select the right one for you. If you have hearing loss and have been told you could benefit from hearing aids, your hearing instrument specialist will help you find hearing aids that match your lifestyle and your level of hearing loss. They can help you to explore some of the latest technologies available and choose the hearing aids that are right for your specific needs. Let's take a look at some of the hearing aid technology that might benefit you.

Smaller hearing aids

All technology tends to get smaller as it becomes more advanced. This is no different when it comes to hearing aids, and you can now get some very small and discrete models. The smallest hearing aids are not always suitable for people with more severe hearing loss, but they can still be a good choice for many with mild-to-moderate levels of hearing loss. They can range in size, from small in-the-canal (ITC) hearing aids to completely invisible hearing aids that sit entirely inside the canal. You can even discover hearing aids that fit into your ear and don't need to be removed at night.

Connectivity

Connectivity is a big trend with all types of technology, including hearing aids and other assistive devices. With modern hearing aids, you can connect to other devices using Bluetooth or internet connectivity. One of the reasons you might want to connect your hearing aids to various devices, from your smartphone to your home heating system, is so that you don't miss out on any important sounds and notifications. Many devices use sound to let you know that they need your attention, and connecting them to your hearing aids makes sure you hear them. You can also get clearer sound when listening to music, watching TV and more.

Hearing aid apps

You can also get another benefit from connectivity, which is the use of a hearing aid app. An app on your smartphone or other connected device allows you to control your hearing aids. You can change the settings and programs, move the volume up and down, and even collect data using an app. Some products now allow you to send snapshots of difficulties to hearing instrument specialists or other professionals so that they can remotely adjust the settings of your hearing aids. This can help you to use the services of a professional without having to visit their office.

Rechargeable hearing aids

Changing your hearing aid batteries can be fiddly and annoying. You always need to have a spare set of batteries on hand, which can be a hassle. One of the advances in technology that is sure to improve over the coming years is rechargeable batteries for hearing aids. If you can charge your hearing aids overnight instead of having to change the batteries regularly, it could be much more convenient. Smaller rechargeable batteries are getting better, offering new technology for hearing aid wearers.

How to choose your new hearing aids

When you're looking for new hearing aids, asking for advice from your hearing aid specialist will help you to choose the right ones. There are a few things to consider, especially because you don't necessarily need to have every new technology available. You need to think about your lifestyle, your budget and what features you want to prioritize when you choose your hearing aids. You also need to consider your hearing loss and which hearing aid styles would be best suited to help you.

If you're completely unfamiliar with hearing aids, start by learning about the different types and their advantages and disadvantages. One of the best ways to find the right hearing aids for you is to take your lifestyle into account. Some people might lead a quiet lifestyle when they're not often in noisy environments. Others might need hearing aids that can help them to hear better in crowded or busy places. You might want to be able to live an active lifestyle if you're a sporty person. When you speak to your hearing instrument specialist, they can take these things into account to find you the perfect hearing aids.

Learn more about Armand's Hearing Center and how we can help you find the right devices to meet your particular needs by calling one of our two convenient locations:

• Bradenton: (941) 357-2054
• Sun City: (813) 990-0335