Much has been written about the stigma of hearing loss and hearing aids, but as one reader commented on a recent blog post on this topic, perhaps it’s time to shift the conversation. Instead of focusing on stigma and resistance, let’s highlight all the cool, life-changing benefits that hearing aids can bring.
Great idea!
Below are my top reasons why hearing aids are great. Add yours in the comments!
Seven reasons why hearing aids are great
Hearing aid users are already aware of the many benefits these devices provide, but the general population may not understand them. Please share this post with the uninitiated. They may be surprised by all the interesting benefits modern hearing devices offer.
- Use them like Airpods to take phone calls or stream audio content directly to your hearing devices, keeping annoying background noise at bay and customizing the sound to your hearing profile.
- Connect directly to venue PA systems and sound systems via telephone coil to improve hearing in public spaces. This will be even easier (and more widespread) once Auracast is fully operational.
- Enjoy better conversations with your loved ones because speech is easier to understand. Try several programs that improve sound in a variety of environments, such as noisy restaurants and when listening to music. It won’t be perfect, but it will be better and when you use Other tools tooConversation is easier.
- Increase independence and confidence when traveling, enjoying the outdoors, or just running errands because you’ll be more in tune with the sounds of your environment.
- Customize your sound environment with volume control or remove your devices to take a break from noisy situations.
- Bring back sounds you may have been missing for a long time, such as birdsong or the sound of the ocean. Others, such as the hum of the refrigerator or sirens, may be less pleasant, but they improve safety and heighten awareness of your surroundings.
- It helps minimize tinnitus as you hear more ambient sound. Some hearing aids also offer special programming to relieve tinnitus.
Readers, why do you think hearing aids are cool?
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