Advances In Hearing Loss Treatment And Technology

Hearing loss is something that a lot of people are going to experience at some point in their lifetime. One of the most common causes of hearing loss is age related, and this is not going to be preventable, which means that we recommend you educate yourself on all things hearing loss. In this article, we’re going to be taking a look at the advancements in hearing loss treatment and technology over the last few years. So, if this is something that you are interested in, keep reading down below to find out more.

Sleek Designs

The first thing that we’re going to mention is the sleek designs that some hearing aids now have. The traditional behind the ear hearing aids are chunky devices that sit on the top of the ear and hook over. However, people have not always wanted these devices as they are obvious and clunky, not really giving a discrete look. With the advancements in technology, manufacturers have now been able to create more sleek designs, some of which go in the ear and are completely un-noticeable unless you know they are there, or unless you are looking for them.

The sleek design has made everything easier as these are a popular option among people with certain levels of hearing loss. Of course, this is not going to suit all types of hearing loss, but it works for some!

Compatibility with Bluetooth

Another advancement in technology and treatment is the fact that a lot of hearing aids on the market are not compatible with Bluetooth. This means that you can connect to your devices such as your smartphone directly with your hearing aids, rather than having to try to use the speaker on the phone. This makes life so much easier for those people who wear hearing aids as they don’t have to worry about trying to turn their hearing aids up and down to hear their devices.

This is a relatively new feature on the market, but one that has been massively beneficial. A lot of wearers have found this to be convenient to them, enhancing their ability to do certain things.

Protection Against Earwax

You will also find that with the new advancements in hearing loss treatment and technology, things like hearing aids have better protection from things like build ups of earwax, debris and so much more. It’s a common problem for hearing aids to become clogged up by things like this, and as such they end up getting damaged. This can result in the hearing aids needing repairs, or in extreme cases entire replacements, meaning that you may end up without working hearing aids for a little while.

New advancements however have ensured that hearing aids are better protected from things like this, and that there is less chance of damage being caused. As long as you are cleaning your hearing aids regularly and brushing off the debris in the ones that you can remove, then there shouldn’t be much of an issue anymore.

Rechargeable Hearing Aid Batteries

The final thing that we are going to talk about is the fact that there are now hearing aids on the market in which you can recharge the batteries, much like you would do with your mobile phone. Before, you would have to fiddle with the batteries, taking them out and replacing them with new ones, but this is no longer an issue. Wearers of hearing aids found this difficult due to the fact that it was a very fiddly job, and sometimes ended up causing damage to the hearing aid.

This problem has been eradicated by ensuring that the batteries in some hearing aids are now rechargeable. You can simply put them on charge at the end of the day, and they will be ready to use again the next time that you need them. As long as you remember to charge them, you’re not going to have to constantly worry about having back up batteries on hand, or damaging your hearing aids by handling them when the battery needs changing.

If you are interested in learning more about hearing health, or you would like some more information about the advancement in hearing loss treatment, you can get in touch with us at The Hearing Clinic at Woodlake on (612) 246-4868. A friendly member of our team will be more than happy to answer all of your questions and queries, ensuring that you get the best help possible. We look forward to hearing from you.