{"id":5628,"date":"2022-05-06T18:55:02","date_gmt":"2022-05-06T18:55:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/?p=5628"},"modified":"2022-05-06T18:55:02","modified_gmt":"2022-05-06T18:55:02","slug":"how-do-newer-hearing-aids-make-hearing-so-easy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/how-do-newer-hearing-aids-make-hearing-so-easy\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do Newer Hearing Aids Make Hearing So Easy?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Do you have an aversion to wearing <a href=\"https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/hearing\/hearing-aids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hearing aids<\/a> based on what you heard from your parents or grandparents about how well they worked? Well, hearing aids have come a long way since 1995, back when <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/8747807\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">preferential hearing modes<\/a> were all the rage. Today\u2019s hearing aids offer amazing features that\u2019ll leave you shocked at how easy hearing can be.<\/p>\n<h2>Basic Hearing Aid Parts<img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Young Adult Woman inserting battery into the Hearing Aid\" src=\"https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/hearing-aid-care-benefits-001-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"Young Adult Woman inserting battery into the Hearing Aid\" width=\"272\" height=\"181\" class=\"alignright  wp-image-5630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/hearing-aid-care-benefits-001-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/hearing-aid-care-benefits-001-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/hearing-aid-care-benefits-001-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/hearing-aid-care-benefits-001-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 272px) 100vw, 272px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>All hearing aids consist of four main parts:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A <strong>microphone<\/strong>, which picks up sounds in your environment.<\/li>\n<li>An <strong>amplifier, <\/strong>which turns up the volume on these noises to the exact specification that your hearing loss requires.<\/li>\n<li>A <strong>receiver <\/strong>or<strong> speaker,<\/strong> which delivers the amplified sounds to your ears.<\/li>\n<li>A <strong>battery, <\/strong>which powers your device.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Today\u2019s Hearing Aid Features<\/h2>\n<p>Modern hearing aids do really well to adapt to your environment. If you\u2019re watching a game at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.levisstadium.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Levi\u2019s Stadium<\/a>, your hearing aids can turn up the volume of your conversation partner\u2019s voice while dampening the sounds of the crowd roaring to prevent future hearing damage.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some of the features that enable your devices to adapt:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Automatic volume controls <\/strong>provide more amplification for soft sounds and less amplification for sounds you can hear with ease.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Directional microphones <\/strong>pick up the speaker in front of you and amplify it while reducing distracting background noise coming from the sides.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Noise reduction circuitry <\/strong>improves the user\u2019s listening comfort in louder environments by reducing constant noise, like wind noise or background babble.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Automatic phone programs <\/strong>turn on when your phone receiver is near and turn off when you hang up.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Music recognition circuitry <\/strong>adjust the hearing aid for improved music clarity.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Feedback cancellation circuitry <\/strong>monitors for the whistling sound some hearing aids make and reduces or eliminates it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Impact noise sensors <\/strong>reduce amplification of loud, sudden noises like the slamming of a car door.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Signs It\u2019s Time to Upgrade<\/h2>\n<p>If you have a hearing aid that\u2019s more than five years old, it may be time to upgrade to one of today\u2019s state-of-the-art devices. Other signs it\u2019s time to upgrade include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Significant changes in your hearing ability<\/li>\n<li>Changes in your health or dexterity<\/li>\n<li>New job or hobby<\/li>\n<li>Better financial situation<\/li>\n<li>New attitude toward hearing aids<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information on <a href=\"https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/hearing\/hearing-aids\/choosing-a-hearing-aid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">choosing hearing aids<\/a> or to schedule an appointment, call <span class=\"company-name \">San Francisco Audiology<\/span> today.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"related-posts\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/signs-your-hearing-aids-need-adjusting\/\" class=\"related-post\">Signs Your Hearing Aids Need Adjusting<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/myths-vs-facts-dispelling-common-misconceptions-about-hearing-aids\/\" class=\"related-post\">Myths vs. Facts: Dispelling Common Misconceptions About Hearing Aids<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/is-your-hearing-aid-functioning-improperly-and-what-to-do-if-not\/\" class=\"related-post\">Is Your Hearing Aid Functioning Improperly (And What to Do If Not)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you have an aversion to wearing hearing aids based on what you heard from your parents or grandparents about how well they worked? 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