Hearing Aid Care and Maintenance
Millions of Americans deal with some form of hearing loss on a daily basis. Hearing loss is a condition that affects both children and adults, and although it has been said that close to 27 million people could benefit from the use of a hearing aid, only about 20-30% of those who could benefit actually use them, according to the National Institutes of Health. The key to keeping a hearing aid working properly is proper care and maintenance - knowing how to clean and store the device while avoiding contact with dirt, grime and moisture. Although this device is small, is can be costly, thus requiring knowledge to properly maintain its function and condition. Millions of Americans still rely on these small devices to make a big difference in their life. These devices can provide many benefits to those who wear them such as improved relationships, increased learning, hearing new sounds, bonding with loved ones, hearing over the phone or in person, holding conversations even in noisy places and more confidence to leave the house.
Over the years, hearing devices have made some major advances. In fact, it has been noted that the first electronic hearing aid was produced in the early 1950s and over time, these devices have been designed to be smaller and more effective over time. Even the smallest one today can produce big results. In the beginning of their design, directional microphones were placed into the device to allow the wearer to focus on one-on-one communication and the ability to converse in noisy locations. Yet, as one may assume, these early models were not as beneficial as those today and manufacturers discontinued their production until about the 1990s where technology really took a turn for the better
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