why it is that certain digital hearing aids have a multiple listening programs function
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Why It Is That Certain Digital Hearing Aids Have a Multiple
Listening Programs Function?
Listening to a person who is sitting
next to you in a silent room isn’t the
same as following a spirited
conversation around a busy
restaurant table. The majority of
digital hearing aids can adapt to
distinct environments like these by
using an assortment of “listening
programs”. These listening programs
give your hearing aid the flexibility to
help you hear at your best in a wide range of situations.
Your hearing professional will initially set up your multiple listening programs
by using an external device. The software will give him or her the ability to
“fine-tune” the way your hearing aid processes sound and to create a series
of distinct listening programs for different scenarios. These programs can be
accessed manually when you start wearing your device, or they may
automatically change to match your current listening situation.
You may be surprised at the variety of listening programs your hearing aid is
able to run. Some programs work to reduce background noise, eliminate
feedback or shift higher-frequency sounds into a more comfortable range,
while others are designed to make speech patterns easier to identify. These
are just a few of the programs you can take advantage of – talk to your
hearing professional to find programs that are most relevant to your
situation.
The way you activate one of these listening programs can vary from hearing
aid to hearing aid. Some hearing aids are sold with a small external
controller that allows you to switch from program to program as well as
access other features. Other hearing aids are equipped with a small manual
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switch, and some may actually choose the most appropriate program for you
automatically.
Young children with hearing issues may be good candidates for hearing aids
with multiple listening programs. These programs allow parents to quickly
change their child’s listening settings to find the most comfortable choice.
This can help audiologists determine what settings will lead to the best
hearing experience for the child.
A hearing aid with multiple listening programs can help you enjoy a more
comfortable and natural listening experience.