What’s New in Hearing Technology?

Hearing aid technology seems to be developing faster than we can comprehend. As the tech industry begins to take an interest in hearing technology, greater improvements are being made at a faster rate than ever before. If you’ve been out of the loop for a while, hearing aids have probably evolved significantly. In order to educate our community on new hearing technology, we’ve complied a list of some of the latest and greatest features!

1.      Designed for the brain, not just the ears. One of the major focuses in hearing loss treatment is to learn how the brain perceives sounds. Some of the newest devices have a sound processing platform designed to deliver signals to the brain that are easier to decode.

2.      Auto adjusting for environmental factors. As the computer chips in hearing aids become more advanced, manufacturers are able to increase the processing power. This has allowed for some devices to effectively change the settings based on the surroundings of the individual. This used to require fiddling with the settings on the device. Now, you can enjoy walking from a quiet Portland street onto a bustling avenue and letting your device do the work for you.

3.      Interactive features. The addition of Bluetooth technology to hearing aids has allowed for newer devices to communicate with the user’s smartphones and other devices. Users can now control their hearing devices directly from their phone. Additionally, they can transmit sound into their hearing aids, making talking on the phone a much simpler task.

If you or a loved one has been affected by a hearing loss, now is a great time to invest in hearing aids. The newest technologies can be tailored to treat your specific type of loss. Additionally, they can simplify some of your daily activities. To learn more about hearing loss or where to purchase hearing aids in Portland, contact our team at (503) 222-3638.