Hearing aids these days are so much better than they used to be. Gone are the days when people would wear bulky hearing aids that were very obvious. Times have changed.
So why is it that hearing aids are better than ever? We’re going to look at this now:
They Have Better Sound Quality
The sheer quality of the sound has improved greatly in recent years. The best hearing aids on the market offer less distortion and better sound reproduction.
The quality of the sound is a lot better as hearing aids are capable of processing more sound. What this means is that fewer compromises need to be made in order to send the sounds your way.
You may be able to hear people whispering and what they’re saying. This ultimately means that you may not need to ask people to repeat themselves.
Hearing Aids Are Smaller
These days, hearing aids are much smaller than they used to be. This means that wearers may no longer need to:
- Feel conscious about wearing a hearing aid
- Cover their hearing aid with their hair
- Feel pain when wearing a hearing aid with glasses
- Choose between wearing a hearing aid or glasses
- Deal with quite as much distortion when sounds are loud
Smaller hearing aids mean that more people can feel happier about wearing them. This ultimately means they are more likely to benefit from all that hearing aids offer.
They Are More Water Resistant
Not only are hearing aids smaller, but they are also more water resistant. In the past, it was often hard to keep water away from bulky hearing aids. These days, however, the smaller size helps to protect them from the rain. They’ve also been made to deal with getting slightly wet.
They are Smarter Than Ever
Thanks to great advances in technology, hearing aids are smarter than ever. This is because they can connect to a smart phone.
Some manufacturers are even making hearing aids that have machine learning technology. What this means is that the hearing aid can begin to understand how it can work better for the wearer.
They Can Analyze Sounds
Incredibly, some new hearing aids can analyze sounds. They do this so that the wearer can hear better. What happens is:
- The wearer puts their hearing aid on
- The hearing aid listens to the environment
- The hearing aid determines what the correct setting is for that environment
- The wearer has a better quality of sound
They Are Much More Comfortable
In the past, hearing aids could occasionally be quite uncomfortable. They can rub on ears and cause a lot of discomfort. Those who wear spectacles can find it hard to wear a bulky hearing aid at the same time.
These days, hearing aids are much more comfortable. Ear impressions and 3D mold printing mean that people can enjoy wearing hearing aids that cause a lot less discomfort.
When hearing aids are more comfortable, they’re more likely to be worn. Uncomfortable hearing aids are likely to be discarded. This ultimately means that people are unable to hear as much as they otherwise could.
Reducing Tinnitus
Many of those who suffer from hearing loss also have to deal with tinnitus. Modern hearing aids can help to provide a bit of relief.
Many modern hearing aids work to mask tinnitus. This can a huge relief to those who struggle with tinnitus.
They Can Be Rechargeable
Some hearing aids are completely rechargeable. This feature means that wearers won’t need to worry quite so much about the batteries running out.
In addition to users not having to replace the battery very often, if at all, rechargeable hearing aids are quite environmentally-friendly.
They Can Be Worn Inside The Ear
Some hearing aids can be worn inside the ear. This means there is little to no need for them to be worn on the ear. This feature allows:
- Wearers to feel less conscious
- The hearing aid to be less prone to damage
- The hearing aid to be much more comfortable to wear
Many people seem surprised when they learn that some hearing aids can be worn inside the ear. However, this is how far technology has come.
Hearing aids are now so much better than they ever were. Wearers can feel less conscious about wearing them while enjoying the many benefits. It’s no wonder then, that more and more people are choosing to wear hearing aids.
