Hearing technology has seen some incredible advances during the last few years. The introduction and ongoing enhancement of digital and microchip technologies allow hearing aids that are so small they can barely be seen, and work as powerful computers. This section explains some of the basics, including the features and benefits of modern hearing aids.

Features & Benefits

Even the most basic digital hearing aids will “rebalance” hearing, making speech easier to understand. More sophisticated solutions - incorporating features such as Noise Limiting, Directional Microphones, Multiple Programs, Feedback Management and more - can offer a very natural and comfortable hearing experience.

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What hearing aids can and can’t do

Hearing aids will:

• Help you hear and understand speech better in most situations.
• Allow you to participate more effectively in group situations and meetings.
• Let you hear soft, gentle sounds they may not have heard for years!

Hearing aids cannot:

• Turn back the clock to give them “normal” hearing.

Hearing aids may not:

• Block out ALL background noises, especially in noisy groups.
• Let them hear the very quietest — barely audible — sounds.

Patience is needed!

Hearing aids don’t work like glasses, which correct vision as soon as they are put on. It does take some time to adjust to using new hearing aids; however, they should reach the point where they almost forget they’re wearing them.

Also, they should try having conversations in much noisier places. We’re confident that they will be delighted with improved hearing. It’s very likely they will also notice sounds they may have totally forgotten - like footsteps on the carpet, the rustling of leaves and the tick of a clock!

Remember, end results are well worth the perseverance.