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Hearing aid technology has come a very long way.
Gone are the bulky inefficient hearing aids of the past. Taking their place are sleeker, slimmer units in a variety of styles that offer rechargeable batteries and technology that mimics and supports brain function.
“The hearing aids of today look very different than even the hearing aids of 10 years ago,” HearingLife chief audiologist Jillian Price says.
“Product lines have expanded to offer customers more options for the look and design of the device, listening to what they actually want.”
Untreated hearing loss can have a number of negative consequences, including memory loss, cognitive decline, and social isolation.
“Hearing is one of the most important of our five senses because it’s how we interact with the world. We communicate, we talk, we listen and we need the soundtrack of life to feel fully immersed. When we take that away and hearing becomes more difficult, relationships shift,” Price says.
“Things like social isolation and depression are higher in those with untreated hearing loss.”
Fortunately, new technology in hearing aids makes them a hassle-free solution to treat hearing loss.
An especially convenient new feature now offered in most new models are rechargeable batteries. Instead of struggling to replace small batteries in the new unit, new hearing devices offer easy rechargeable options that just need to be plugged in at the end of the day.
“You don’t have to purchase batteries and you don’t have to worry about changing batteries. Just charge them overnight,” Price says.
“Just knowing that the hearing aid is going to last them all day is a really, really great advancement that the end users benefit from and find more convenient.”
It’s also the more environmentally friendly option, ensuring that there are less batteries that wind up in the landfill.
Curious about what a new hearing aid can do for you?
The experts at HearingLife offer free hearing tests and can help you find the right hearing solution for every need. Don’t delay, get your hearing checked out today and start living your best life.
To find a hearing centre near you and book a free hearing test today, visit http://www.hearinglife.ca.
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