When you are due to have a hearing aid fitted, it is obviously helpful to know as much about what you can expect out of it as possible. There are many considerations that you will want to bear in mind here, but in particular, you should know about some of the top features of hearing aids that you might want to consider.
Just knowing about these hearing aid features can help you to choose the right one, but also prepare you for wearing it. Let’s take a look at some of the top features that you can expect right now.
Noise Reduction
These days, it is very common to get a hearing aid fitted, which comes with in-built noise reduction. This technology ensures that the hearing aid is really working as it should, limiting the background noise that might be causing you to have hearing issues. Digital noise reduction is now fairly standard, but you should absolutely make a point of looking out for it, just in case. If you have a hearing aid with noise reduction, you will know that it will be easier to hear with that, especially in busy places.
Wireless and Bluetooth Connectivity
Although not perhaps essential, an increasing number of hearing aid wearers do want their device to have wireless and Bluetooth connectivity as standard. This can be helpful in many situations in your daily life. For instance, you can answer phone calls through Bluetooth, thus making that a lot easier and simpler. You can also use the wireless function to watch TV or listen to the radio. Consider whether you want these features in your hearing aid – you’ll find that they are easy to come across these days.
Remote Controls
This is now a very common feature among hearing aids of all types, so it’s something that you can more or less expect as standard. But again, you should make sure that you are looking out for this if you are on the market for a new hearing aid, as it does make everything so much simpler and easier when you wear the device. With remote control, you can change adjustments and input programs very easily, so this is something to think about when you are trying to find the perfect hearing aid for you.
Telephone Adaptation
Another feature which you will find is now more common than ever is telephone adaptation. This, as the name suggests, gives you the ability to use the telephone easily with your hearing aid, and it is one of the most important things that you are going to want to think about when you are making your choice. Whether you use the phone occasionally or all the time, it is still going to be an important concern, so be sure not to overlook it.
As you can see, there are a few major features that you might want in your hearing aid. Your audiologist at The Hearing Center at York ENT can answer all your hearing aid questions at (717) 850-9269.
