The noise levels we are exposed to throughout the day are changing all the time. The sounds you experience working from home in your private office are quite different than what you’d experience in a crowded restaurant.
If you use hearing aids, you need your device to account for those changes. The good news is that newer hearing aids make it easy to hear in all different kinds of environments. They can do this because they contain features that can automatically change their settings to optimize your hearing no matter where you are.
New Hearing Aids Adjust for Changing Volumes 
Not only does the volume change throughout our day as we move through different places, but it can also change dramatically when in the same place, like when taking in a basketball game at Colonial Life Arena. Newer hearing aids can provide more amplification when listening conditions are quiet and less amplification when they become louder.
They also have the ability to:
- Reduce the amplification in areas where there is constant noise
- Use impact-noise sensors that can lower amplification in response to sudden noises.
- Identify the presence of wind using sensors and help reduce its impact on your ability to hear.
Easier to Connect with Others
Newer hearing aids can help users understand conversations when there is background noise by reducing amplification for sounds coming from behind you, while amplifying the speech of the person you are facing.
Hearing loss can make it difficult to follow conversations in places with a lot of background noise. Having the ability to focus on the speech you want to hear makes it easier for you to connect with others and stay engaged with the world around you.
Maximize Your Hearing Experience
Research has shown that hearing aid users prefer different amplifications for their hearing aids depending on their environment. The fact that new devices are able to adjust automatically means you’ll be able to experience the full range of benefits hearing aids have to offer. These include:
- Lower levels of anxiety and depression
- Improved physical health
- Lower risk of cognitive decline
- Less isolation
- Higher levels of confidence in your ability to socialize
- Improved focus
- Stronger relationships
If you have additional questions about hearing aids or wish to schedule an appointment with one of our experts, contact Charleston ENT & Allergy today.