{"id":207,"date":"2021-01-21T18:02:58","date_gmt":"2021-01-22T00:02:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/warriorhearing.fm1.dev\/hearing-aid-accessories\/"},"modified":"2021-03-25T13:10:49","modified_gmt":"2021-03-25T18:10:49","slug":"accessories","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/warriorhearing.com\/hearing-aids\/accessories\/","title":{"rendered":"Hearing Aid Accessories"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What are hearing aid accessories?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Hearing aid accessories augment or improve the funcitonality of hearing aids as well as offering standalone capabilities. Wireless acccessories include bluetooth devices like microphones and television headsets. Transmitters and receivers work together to overcome background noise, distance and reverberation, and contribute to a better learning experience. Passive accessories include power adapters and cords and charging stations. Cleaning accessories cover earwax filters and hearing aid cleaning kits.\"\n    }\n  }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What is an alerting device?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"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.\"\n    }\n  }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"How do long do standard hearing aid batteries last?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"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 hearing aids are used and your listening environment.\"\n    }\n }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What are the standardized hearing aid battery sizings?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Most hearing aids use disposable zinc-air batteries that are color- and number-coded for easy replacement. 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This allows the person with the hearing impairment to hear more clearly. Some ALDs are 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.\"\n    }\n}, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What is an FM system?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"FM systems 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.\nThe 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.\"\n    }\n}, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What are personal amplifiers?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Personal amplifiers are essentially small FM systems used in smaller, more intimate settings where radio signals are less effective; they are often used when watching television, traveling by car or spending time outdoors. 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.\"\n    }\n}, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What are infrared systems?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"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.\nAn advantage 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.\"\n    }\n}, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What are hearing loops?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Hearing loop, or induction loop systems utilize electromagnetic energy to transmit sound directly to your hearing aid. 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. When you are in close proximity to the loop, you will receive clear sound free of background noise. Hearing loops can be connected to all types of audio sources, and are often set up in public facilities such as airports, churches and lecture halls.\"\n    }\n  }]\n  }\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"378\" height=\"378\" src=\"https:\/\/warriorhearing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/oticon-accessories.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warriorhearing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/oticon-accessories.jpg 378w, https:\/\/warriorhearing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/oticon-accessories-256x256.jpg 256w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 378px) 100vw, 378px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2>Hearing Aid Accessory Options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the more popular hearing aid accessories include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Wireless accessories.<\/strong>&nbsp;Utilizing <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scientificamerican.com\/article\/experts-how-does-bluetooth-work\/#:~:text=Bluetooth%20technology%20is%20a%20short,using%20the%20same%20core%20system.\" target=\"_blank\">Bluetooth\u00ae technology<\/a>, 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><li><strong>Transmitters and receivers.<\/strong>&nbsp;These 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><li><strong>Power adaptors and cords.<\/strong>&nbsp;These 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><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3>Alerting Devices<\/h3>\n\n\n\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>\n\n\n\n<h2>Assistive Listening Devices<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Assistive listening devices (ALDs) are portable systems that help individuals with hearing loss communicate more effectively. Unlike hearing aids, which amplify sounds, ALDs&nbsp;work by separating speech from background noise. This allows the person with the hearing impairment to hear more clearly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some ALDs&nbsp;are 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>\n\n\n\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.&nbsp;Some of the different types include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>FM Systems<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>FM systems 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>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asha.org\/policy\/GL2002-00010.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">microphone is worn by the person speaking <\/a>(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>\n\n\n\n<h3>Personal Amplifiers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Personal amplifiers are essentially small&nbsp;FM systems&nbsp;used in smaller, more intimate settings where radio signals are less effective; they are often used when watching television, traveling by&nbsp;car or spending time outdoors.<\/p>\n\n\n\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>\n\n\n\n<h3>Hearing Loops<\/h3>\n\n\n\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>\n\n\n\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&nbsp;all types of audio sources, and are often set up in public facilities such as airports, churches and lecture halls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><p>Call <span class=\"company-name \">Warrior Hearing Center<\/span> at <a href=\"tel:+18165923575\" class=\"phone \"> <span class=\"phNum\">(816) 592-3575<\/span><\/a> for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/p><\/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. 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