The Things To Look For In A New Hearing Aid

Learning that you are suffering from hearing loss and will need to start using a hearing aid isn’t something that is easy to take. You might be worried about your hearing getting worse in the future, and there’s a good chance that you will have a lot of different questions for your doctor. One thing is for sure, though, it will be highly recommended that you start to wear a hearing aid. This will help you hear a lot clearer, which will make communication a lot easier for you.

 

If this is your first hearing aid, you might not be too sure about which is the best kind for you. Here are some things that you should look out for when shopping for a new hearing aid device.

Different Styles Of Hearing Aids

 

First of all, you will need to think about the style of hearing aid that is best for your needs. Your doctor will probably recommend one particular style to you. If not, though, you will have three styles to choose from: in-the-canal (ITC), in-the-ear (ITE), or behind-the-ear (BTE). The best style could depend on how bad your hearing loss is. You might need to use trial and error to find the best design and style for you.

 

Rechargeable Batteries

 

Some hearing aids will come with rechargeable batteries, while some will come with batteries that will need to be replaced once they run out. Whether you go for rechargeable ones or not is largely up to you, but if you want to save some money then they could be your best option. 

 

Telecoils

 

If you regularly speak on the phone or have a phone-based job, such as telesales, then you might want to look into getting a hearing aid that features a telecoil. These special coils will reduce any noise from the background when you are speaking to someone on a phone. That’s as long as you are using a telecoil-compatible phone, of course. There are also some public spaces, like hospitals, churches, and movie theaters, so that you aren’t bothered by an excessive background noises. 

 

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Wireless Connectivity

 

All of the best hearing aids will feature some form of wireless connectivity these days. More often than not, it will be a Bluetooth connection. That means that it will be compatible with all Bluetooth devices. You should then be able to send any audio from these devices straight to your hearing aid so that you can hear it very clearly.

 

Remote Controls

 

You will also find that some hearing aids come with remote controls. While these aren’t necessary to have, some older people find that they are easier for them to control compared to hearing aids that have tiny buttons on them. Not touching the hearing aid so much will also minimize the chance of spreading any germs into the ear, which can reduce the risk of ear infections.

 

So, which features would you like your next hearing aid to have? Let us know what you always look for!