Amplification technology is forever changing and improving. Sophisticated designs. Speech enhancement features. Noise reduction capabilities. Feedback management systems.  Remote controls. And the latest to emerge – Bluetooth compatibility!

Hearing instruments are designed to amplify sound which can reduce the effects of hearing loss by making soft sounds audible, average sounds comfortable, and very loud sounds tolerable. The technological advances in amplification engineering and design have progressed significantly over the last decade. The vast majority of hearing impaired individuals can now be helped with hearing instruments. It is important to keep in mind that no hearing aid can restore normal hearing. Hearing aids can make soft sounds louder and can make listening easier. Many factors play a role in achieving maximum hearing benefit, including: type of hearing loss, severity of hearing loss, individual listening needs and an individual’s personal lifestyle.

All hearing aids have a microphone to collect sound, an amplifier to filter, process, and increase volume of sound, and a receiver to channel the sound toward the eardrum. Additional options and features are available to suit different individual needs and preferences.

There are many decisions to be made when selecting hearing aids. Making this important choice should be a team effort involving you and your practitioner, following a complete audiological assessment and hearing aid evaluation.