{"id":96,"date":"2019-05-06T17:35:12","date_gmt":"2019-05-06T17:35:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/balancemd.fm1.dev\/hearing-aids\/hearing-aid-accessories\/"},"modified":"2023-04-04T15:54:42","modified_gmt":"2023-04-04T15:54:42","slug":"hearing-aid-accessories","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/indianahearingspecialists.com\/hearing-aids\/hearing-aid-accessories\/","title":{"rendered":"Hearing Aid Accessories"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n\t\t\"@context\":\"http:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t\t\"@type\":\"Service\",\n\t\t\"@id\":\"https:\/\/indianahearingspecialists.com\/hearing-aids\/hearing-aid-accessories\/\",\n\t\t\"serviceType\":\"Hearing Aid Accessories\",\n\t\t\"name\":\"Hearing Aid Accessories\",\n\t\t\"description\":\"\",\n\t\t\"provider\":[{\n\t\t\t\"@type\":\"MedicalClinic\",\n\t\t\t\"@id\": \"https:\/\/indianahearingspecialists.com\/location\/indianapolis\/\"\n\t\t},\n\t\t{\n\t\t\t\"@type\":\"MedicalClinic\",\n\t\t\t\"@id\": \"https:\/\/indianahearingspecialists.com\/location\/lafayette\/\"\n\t\t}],\n\t\t\"hasOfferCatalog\":{\n\t\t\t\"@type\":\"OfferCatalog\",\n\t\t\t\"name\":\"Hearing Aid Accessories\",\n\t\t\t\"itemListElement\":[\n\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\":\"OfferCatalog\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"name\":\"Hearing Aid Accessories\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"itemListElement\":[\n\t\t\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\":\"Offer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"itemOffered\":{\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\":\"Service\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"name\":\"Hearing Aid Accessories\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t]\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t]\n\t\t}\n\t}<\/script><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/indianahearingspecialists.com\/hearing-aids\/\">Hearing aids<\/a> aren\u2019t just available in a wide range of sizes and styles; they can also accommodate a variety of accessories. Deciding which, if any, will benefit you can be tricky. You may want to speak with your audiologist to learn more about any particular product.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hearing Aid Accessories<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/indianahearingspecialists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Hearing-Aid-Technologies.jpg\" alt=\"hearing aid cellphone app\r\n\" class=\"wp-image-194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/indianahearingspecialists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Hearing-Aid-Technologies.jpg 800w, https:\/\/indianahearingspecialists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Hearing-Aid-Technologies-768x504.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Some of the more popular hearing aid accessories include:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Wireless accessories.<\/strong>\u00a0Utilizing <a title=\"Bluetooth Technology\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bluetooth.com\/bluetooth-technology\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Bluetooth\u00ae<\/a> technology, wireless accessories enable you to hear better in situations where there is a lot of background noise or distance between you and the speaker. These include wireless microphones, remotes and television headsets.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Transmitters and receivers.<\/strong>\u00a0These are helpful in educational situations (a teacher\u2019s words are transmitted directly into the student\u2019s ears) and for children. Transmitters and receivers work together to overcome background noise, distance and reverberation, and contribute to a better learning experience.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Power adaptors and cords.<\/strong>\u00a0These add versatility by allowing direct input from various audio sources (FM systems, MP3 players, TVs and computers). Available with both monaural and binaural cords.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Earwax filters.<\/strong>\u00a0Filters prevent earwax, a leading cause of damage to electronic components, from entering the hearing aid. This helps prolong the life of the instrument and provides you with clear, natural sound.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Cleaning kits.<\/strong>\u00a0Keeping your <a title=\"Hearing Aid Service and Repairs | Indiana Hearing Specialist\" href=\"https:\/\/indianahearingspecialists.com\/hearing-aids\/hearing-aid-service-repairs\/\">hearing aids clean<\/a> can result in a longer life for your instruments. Cleaning kits give you a leg up on keeping your device in prime working condition. They typically include a wax removal brush and pick, a tube and vent cleaner, battery door opener and battery replacement magnet.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Charging stations.\u00a0<\/strong>For those with rechargeable hearing aids, a charging station is essential. Instead of having to fiddle with the battery compartments, users can simply place their hearing aids in the cradle for a few hours to get a full day\u2019s worth of listening time.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alerting Devices<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Alerting devices hook up to telephones, alarm clocks, doorbells and other electronic devices. They alert you through a loud sound or flashing light, making you aware of an incoming phone call, a visitor at the door, etc.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>TV Streamer <\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>TV streamers allow you to stream clear sound from your television straight to your hearing aids, meaning you can hear your favorite program at the volume of your choosing while your friends and family are able to listen at a comfortable volume. The streamer connects directly to your television, stereo or computer and turns your hearing aids into wireless headphones at a range of more than 20 feet.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Batteries<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"849\" height=\"565\" src=\"https:\/\/indianahearingspecialists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/iStock_000016287292Small.jpg\" alt=\"Hearing Aid Batteries\" class=\"wp-image-400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/indianahearingspecialists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/iStock_000016287292Small.jpg 849w, https:\/\/indianahearingspecialists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/iStock_000016287292Small-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 849px) 100vw, 849px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Most hearing aids use disposable zinc-air batteries that are color- and number-coded for easy replacement. The type of battery needed depends on the style and size of your hearing aids and includes: 5 (red), 10 (yellow), 13 (orange), 312 (brown) and 675 (blue). On average, batteries last five to seven days depending on the size and style of your hearing aids, your degree of hearing loss, the amount of time your <a href=\"https:\/\/indianahearingspecialists.com\/hearing-aids\/hearing-aid-styles\/\" title=\"Hearing Aids Overview | Indiana Hearing Specialist\">hearing aids<\/a> are used and your listening environment.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Most drugstores carry replacement batteries; they can also be purchased from your audiologist at Indiana Hearing Specialists or ordered online.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rechargeable Batteries<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Rechargeable hearing aids are one of the top most requested features that hearing aid users are asking for. They free users from having to deal with the tiresome task of changing the batteries, performing daily battery tests and always carrying around extra batteries. Rechargeable batteries are also environmentally friendly as they save users from throwing away nearly 100 hearing aid batteries per year.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The benefits of rechargeable batteries plentiful:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Your charger can be your devices\u2019 overnight home so you don\u2019t have to worry about losing them.<\/li>\r\n<li>You don\u2019t need to worry about having extra batteries on hand.<\/li>\r\n<li>You will save time and money by not having to purchase disposable batteries.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Many rechargeable batteries can provide a full day of improved hearing from a single charge. The hearing aid may also include a fast-charging option, which gives uses a few hours of immediate use.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Assistive Listening Devices<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Assistive listening devices (ALDs) are portable systems that help individuals with hearing loss <a title=\"Communication Strategies | Indiana Hearing Specialist\" href=\"https:\/\/indianahearingspecialists.com\/hearing-loss\/communication-strategies\/\">communicate more effectively<\/a>. Unlike hearing aids, which amplify sounds, ALDs\u00a0work by separating speech from background noise. This allows the person with the hearing impairment to hear more clearly.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Some ALDs\u00a0are used in conjunction with hearing aids, while others work as standalone devices. ALDs are useful in a number of situations, primarily those involving distance, poor acoustics and noisy backgrounds.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>There are several different types of ALDs available, for both large facilities and personal use. Some focus on amplifying speech, while others utilize computer programs to convert text to speech.\u00a0Some of the different types include:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FM Systems<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/jshd.pubs.asha.org\/doi\/abs\/10.1044\/jshd.5002.132\">FM systems<\/a> rely on radio signals to transmit amplified sounds directly to your hearing aid. They consist of a microphone, transmitter and receiver, and are used in a variety of public places such as classrooms, restaurants, movie theaters and churches.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The microphone is worn by the person speaking (or placed in close proximity to the sound source) and the signal is broadcast from the transmitter to the receiver, which is tuned to a specific frequency.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Personal Amplifiers<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Personal amplifiers are essentially small\u00a0FM systems\u00a0used in smaller, more intimate settings where radio signals are less effective; they are often used when watching television, traveling by\u00a0car or spending time outdoors.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The microphone is built directly into the unit, and is often directional, allowing you to aim it in the direction of the sound source in order to pick up the signal most effectively.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Infrared Systems<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Infrared systems work on the same principle as FM systems, but use infrared light instead of radio waves to transmit sound. The transmitter converts sound signals into light and beams those to the receiver, which then translates the light signal back into sound.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>An\u00a0advantage to infrared systems is the fact that their signal is unable to pass through walls as it does with FM systems, eliminating competing broadcasts that might hamper the listener and preventing confidential information from being disseminated. They are particularly useful in courtrooms and large movie theaters.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hearing Loops<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Hearing loop, or induction loop, systems utilize electromagnetic energy to transmit sound directly to your hearing aid or cochlear implant. They consist of a sound source (public address systems are popular), an amplifier, a loop of wire and a receiver or telecoil (t-coil), a tiny wireless receiver built into many devices.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>When you are in close proximity to the loop, you will receive clear sound free of background noise. Hearing loops can be connected to\u00a0all types of audio sources, and are often set up in public facilities such as airports, churches and lecture halls.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Call Indiana Hearing Specialists at <a href=\"tel:+13176718000\" class=\"phone \"> <span class=\"phNum\">(317) 671-8000<\/span><\/a> for our Indianapolis office or <a href=\"tel:+17655881231\" class=\"phone \"> <span class=\"phNum\">(765) 588-1231<\/span><\/a> for our Lafayette office for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hearing aids aren\u2019t just available in a wide range of sizes and styles; they can also accommodate a variety of accessories. Deciding which, if any, will benefit you can be tricky. You may want to speak with your audiologist to learn more about any particular product. 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