{"id":1089,"date":"2019-04-24T16:32:21","date_gmt":"2019-04-24T20:32:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/augustaent.fm1.dev\/?page_id=1089"},"modified":"2021-11-08T20:16:01","modified_gmt":"2021-11-09T01:16:01","slug":"hearing-aid-upgrade-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/augustaent.com\/hearing-balance\/hearing-aids\/hearing-aid-upgrade-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Hearing Aid Upgrade"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide overview overview-intro\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"664\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/augustaent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/time-to-upgrade.jpg\" alt=\"Adult on the phone while holding a child and looking at a laptop\" class=\"wp-image-1092 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/augustaent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/time-to-upgrade.jpg 664w, https:\/\/augustaent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/time-to-upgrade-256x256.jpg 256w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 664px) 100vw, 664px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"time-to-upgrade\">Time to Upgrade?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/augustaent.com\/hearing-balance\/hearing-aids\/hearing-aid-styles\/\">Hearing aid technology<\/a> is rapidly advancing. If your hearing aids are more than a few years old, it may be time to consider an upgrade. Today\u2019s products offer a unique and personalized experience to suit your lifestyle.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"improved-listening\">Improved Listening<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Today\u2019s hearing aids are smaller and more feature-packed than <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cambridge.org\/core\/journals\/journal-of-laryngology-and-otology\/article\/study-of-mercuric-oxide-and-zincair-battery-life-in-hearing-aids\/C09D4A31F0EA68A724A4E2F501C9E376\" title=\"A study of mercuric oxide and zinc-air battery life in hearing aids | The Journal of Laryngology &amp; Otology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">their predecessors<\/a>, offering an array of options. Current hearing aid algorithms are designed to detect and amplify speech while reducing annoying background noise. This will enhance speech understanding, especially in difficult listening circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many devices have the ability to determine your environment and automatically adapt hearing aid settings for an easier and more comfortable listening experience. For example, in an outdoor setting, wind noise reduction will help eliminate the muffled sound of wind amplified through a microphone.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide overview\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"664\" height=\"443\" src=\"https:\/\/augustaent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/bluetooth-technology.jpg\" alt=\"Person laughing and using a smartphone\" class=\"wp-image-1090 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bluetooth-and-wireless-technology\">Bluetooth and Wireless Technology<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Bluetooth technology\u00ae allows devices to communicate with one another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><em>Bluetooth-enabled hearing aids let users stream signals from these and other electronic devices directly to their aids, improving their versatility and convenience.<\/em><\/p><p><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>You can make phone calls, listen to music and watch television with direct audio streaming to your hearing aids.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide overview recharge-image\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1848\" src=\"https:\/\/augustaent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/full-Packshot_Phonak_Mini_Charger_Case_open_with_HI1-1280x1848.png\" alt=\"Rechargeable hearing aids in a charging cradle\" class=\"wp-image-1589 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/augustaent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/full-Packshot_Phonak_Mini_Charger_Case_open_with_HI1-1280x1848.png 1280w, https:\/\/augustaent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/full-Packshot_Phonak_Mini_Charger_Case_open_with_HI1-256x370.png 256w, https:\/\/augustaent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/full-Packshot_Phonak_Mini_Charger_Case_open_with_HI1-768x1109.png 768w, https:\/\/augustaent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/full-Packshot_Phonak_Mini_Charger_Case_open_with_HI1.png 1528w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"rechargeable-hearing-aids\">Rechargeable Hearing Aids<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Traditionally, <a href=\"https:\/\/augustaent.com\/hearing-balance\/hearing-aids\/hearing-aid-service-repairs\/\">hearing aid batteries required replacement<\/a> every one to two weeks. Many of today\u2019s products offer rechargeable options, essentially eliminating the need for regular battery changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><em>Many rechargeable batteries can provide up to 24 hours of hearing from a single charge.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The benefits of rechargeable batteries are plentiful:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>You don\u2019t need to worry about having extra batteries on hand.<\/li><li>You will save time and money by not having to purchase disposable batteries.<\/li><li>Your charger will serve as your devices\u2019 overnight home for safe and dry storage.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide overview overview-phonak\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/augustaent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/logo-phonak.svg\" alt=\"Phonak logo\" class=\"wp-image-1093 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"phonak-hearing-aids\">Phonak Hearing Aids<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>There are several makes and models of hearing aids. Prior to making a decision, it is important to have your hearing tested to determine any changes to your hearing needs. Your audiologist will guide you to the best fit for your degree of hearing loss and lifestyle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/augustaent.com\/hearing-balance\/hearing-aids\/hearing-aid-styles\/\">Learn more about hearing aid types.<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Time to Upgrade? Hearing aid technology is rapidly advancing. If your hearing aids are more than a few years old, it may be time to consider an upgrade. Today\u2019s products offer a unique and personalized experience to suit your lifestyle. Improved Listening Today\u2019s hearing aids are smaller and more feature-packed than their predecessors, offering an&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":405,"menu_order":5,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page_fullwidth.php","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"(706) 868-5676 | It may be time to upgrade your hearing aid. 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