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Wireless technology takes hearing aids to new levels
Hearing loss may not be something people want to contemplate, but it is more common than many people may
think. Hearing deficits may occur from birth or be acquired as a result of injury or prolonged exposure to loud noises.
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders states that approximately 15 percent of American adults (37.5 million people) ages 18 and older report some trouble hearing. Age is the strongest contributor to hearing loss, with people ages 60 and older with the highest levels of impairment.
People with hearing deficits can access a growing number of assistance devices to make their lives easier. From telephones and doorbells that trigger a blinking light rather than a bell to closed captioning and voice-to-text conversion to a greater understanding and widespread usage
of sign language, the deaf and hearing impaired have many options to help them overcome hearing loss.
As technology advances, so, too, do the options for the hearing-impaired. One innovative piece of gadgetry is sophisticated wireless hearing aids that are compatible with personal electronic devices. Thanks to Bluetooth technology, hearing-aid manufacturers are harnessing this science to expand on the abilities of hearing aids and to develop new products.
In the past, in order to use an MP3 player or mobile phone, a person would need to remove traditional hearing aids to accommodate a pair of earbuds. Furthermore, hearing aids may have had their limitations in filtering ambient noise. Although Bluetooth- powered hearing devices are still in their infancy, Oticon, a global hearing- technology company, has developed its own communication and entertainment
Innovations in hearing technology make it easier for people with hearing impairments to use smartphones, tablets and other devices.