A Step-By-Step Guide to Hearing Aid Fittings
Hearing loss can be a challenge, but finding the right hearing aid to fit
By: admin | July 20, 2023
When someone first mentions hearing aids to you, we bet that the first thing that you think of is the big hearing aids that people used to wear years ago. While these still exist, they have come a long way since then, and the newer hearing aids are much easier to fit in with your fashion choices. Some people are still a little stuck though when it comes to making their hearing aids work with their style, so that is what this article is going to be about. Down below, we’re going to be taking a look at how you can match your hearing aid style with your device, so keep reading if you would like to find out more.
The first thing that we are going to say is that you need to understand that hearing aids have a function that they need to complete. This means that if it comes down to function over fashion, as it has in the past, function is going to win out every time. However, with the advances in technology that are always taking place, it’s now far easier than ever to match your fashion with your hearing aids.
As we said, over the last couple of years, fashion has become more of a consideration when it comes to designing hearing aids. Designers have been able to create hearing aids that function perfectly, and still are able to fit in with the fashion of today. There are now models that go completely in the ear and can barely be seen, and there are options to customize the hearing aids if you get the ones outside your ear.
Some hearing aids are able to be molded to your ear so that they are barely visible, which is exactly what some people want. There are some people who even use their hearing aids as fashion statements, using them as part of their personal, unique style.
To be honest, we have now gotten to a point in society where even if someone is wearing a noticeable hearing aid, nobody really cares. There are no comments on it, nobody really bats an eyelid at this, but it can still be a point of self-consciousness for the wearer. As such, when these hearing aids are being designed, the designers are thinking about those who love fashion, and want to look their best.
Due to this, hearing aids now come in a whole range of color customized options as well as other enhancements. For example, you can get hearing aids the same color as your hair so that they blend in more than they ever have before. There are also options to match your hearing aid to your skin tone if this makes you feel more comfortable, as it will help to disguise the fact that you are wearing one in the first place.
The last thing that we’re going to say about being able to match your style with your device is that there are now so many options to customize your hearing aids that there’s really no reason it can’t fit in with your style. For example, there are bedazzlements and jewelry options available to give your hearing aids a little something extra. Some people like to add charms to their devices, and a lot of these end up looking like earrings or something akin to these with the only difference being that they attach to the hearing aid.
This can make the wearer feel more confident as they won’t feel as though they are being dragged down by the hearing aids. Each person has the ability to create the look that they want, even though they have to wear them which is pretty great. Just like smartwatches and other devices, hearing aids are becoming more customizable than ever before, meaning that people are less bothered by wearing them than they may have been in the past.
If you would like to find out more about hearing loss, or you would like to speak to someone about your hearing, then you can get in touch with Salyer Hearing Center on Sylva: 828-586-7474, Franklin: 828-524-5599, Murphy: 828-835-1014 depending on your area! A friendly member of the team will be ready and waiting to help you with any queries that you may have, and get you an appointment booked as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you!
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