The very best hearing aid options carefully selected with the help of the professionals at Hearing Wellness Solutions will aid you in coping with hearing loss. In some instances, your lifestyle may dictate some tweaks to your hearing aids to keep that quality of life that you are used to. One of the services offered by Hearing Wellness Solutions is Listening Skills Training and we can also supply you with suggestions to rectify some hearing issues you are experiencing.
Those annoying background noises
Hearing loss can cause increased sensitivity to some loud noises and this may result in tinnitus or even vertigo in some cases. Long plane rides with the constant drone of an engine as well as similar prolonged noise issues on bus or train rides also can become an issue because of the amplification from your hearing aids. So, you are faced with the sensitivity from the loud engine burst of a plane takeoff as well as the acceleration noise from trains and planes – what do you do?
You’ve noticed you aren’t enjoying concerts, some loud sporting events and even movies as much as you used to because the background amplification drowns out dialogue, lyrics and conversation. What do you do?
The answer – noise canceling headphones
Noise canceling headphones worn with your hearing aids can provide a world of difference and improve your lifestyle in several different ways.
The headphones, available for purchase on-line, at electronic stores or even at gift shops at airports, suppress or cancel the noise that is affecting you adversely in two different ways – active and passive.
First, the passive
The headphones, which are lighter weight and a lot better looking now that many companies are manufacturing them, fit snugly over your ears covering them and your hearing aids. A shopping note – you need to look at headphones that fit for your specific type of hearing aid so look at those features. Headphones that fit incorrectly over a hearing aid create a whistling noise or feedback. They need to fit to create a seal, but not so tightly that they are so uncomfortable you don’t want to wear them. Many people in different professions are using noise canceling headphones so a trip to the electronic store so you can try out a couple of models might be just what you need.
The headphones without using the “active” feature decrease outside sound by as much as 20 decibels offering welcome relief as the plane is taking off or at a concert. You can still enjoy the music, but it is not so loud that it is distorted or dangerous.
Active noise canceling
Activating the noise canceling feature on the headphones turns on tiny microphones on the headphones. They pick up the outside noise and cancel it out by emitting a wave pattern through the electronics in the headphones. The noise canceling feature blocks out loud repetitive noise, but it also decreases loud background noise. If you like action movies but can’t hear the dialogue because of loud bursts of gunfire or dramatic music, the noise canceling feature will allow you to hear and understand better.
They will actually enrich the sound quality of a concert or movie experience by reducing the ambient sound.
If attending a sporting event, like a car race or a recreational activity like going to an amusement park, the headphones can reduce the loud noise around you and you won’t come home with tinnitus, nausea and a headache. They will also decrease the background noise in a phone call. The headphones are equipped with hookups so you can use an iPod, iPhone or iPad but they also have blue tooth capabilities.
We’re here to help
If you are unsure what headphones might be right with your hearing aids, our team at Hearing Wellness Solutions can help you out with that as well as give you some help sharpening your overall listening skills. If you think your hearing aid needs to be services and that’s what might be creating an issue, we service all types of hearing aids – even if you didn’t buy it from us. Don’t let the quality of your life deteriorate because you don’t make that phone call!