選擇您的聽力健康解決方案
現代助聽器旨在幫助您更好地聆聽,並支持您的生活、工作和溝通方式。選擇助聽器時,請考慮哪種助聽器適合您獨特的生活方式和優先事項。
「雖然大多數助聽器都能滿足各種一般聽力需求,但正確的選擇仍然取決於您的特定需求,」聽力保健專家 A. Moerman 解釋道:「您應該考慮職業、休閒活動和聲音環境等生活方式因素,以幫助您找到真正適合您的解決方案。」無論您是在工作、健身或與朋友外出,現代助聽器的設計都能完美契合您的需求。
了解助聽器的外形
外觀設計決定了您佩戴裝置的方式和位置。這包括尺寸、佩戴位置(耳背式還是耳內式)以及它與您佩戴的其他物品(例如眼鏡或帽子)的相互作用等因素。無論您是在運動、社交還是在家休息,它都會影響您在不同活動中的舒適度。
另一方面,軟件設計則關乎助聽器如何處理聲音。助聽器具有不同的技術水平,可適應各種環境,從安靜的環境到嘈雜的社交聚會。好消息是,大多數軟件功能現在都可以在不同款式的助聽器中找到,為使用者提供更大的靈活性,無需為功能而犧牲外觀選擇。
充電式助聽器的興起讓生活變得更加輕鬆,尤其對於活躍的人群而言。隨著科技的進步,如今的助聽器不再只是放大聲音,它們更是智慧生活方式的體現,讓您隨時保持連接,掌控一切。
為什麼技術水平與風格同等重要
並非所有助聽器都平等一樣,我們所說的不僅僅是它們的形狀或佩戴方式。助聽器內部的技術對其在日常生活中的良好表現起著至關重要的作用。如果您大部分時間都待在安靜的一對一環境中,那麼基本款助聽器可能是理想之選。但如果您每天都要參加商務會議、去人潮擁擠的咖啡館或戶外運動,那麼能夠自動適應這些更複雜環境的高級助聽器可能會讓您受益更多。
選擇合適的技術等級可以幫助您清晰地聆聽語音,減少背景干擾,並在任何情況下享受更自然舒適的聆聽體驗。因此,建議您諮詢您的聽力專家,以了解您日常聽力所需的支援類型,而不僅僅是設備的外觀或佩戴感受。
常見的助聽器選擇
耳背式 (BTE) 助聽器配戴穩固舒適,是活躍人士和運動愛好者的理想選擇。其設計使精細敏感的零件遠離汗水和濕氣,從而增強了耐用性。
耳背式助聽器也更容易操作,是行動不便或視力受損人士的明智之選。由於此款式支援更強勁的聲音放大功能和更大的電池容量,耳背式助聽器通常用於輕度至重度聽力損失。
耳背式助聽器也因其耐用性以及隨著兒童成長而可更換耳模的特性而受到兒童的青睞。那些更注重性能和舒適度而非隱蔽性的人士通常會選擇耳背式助聽器。其他優點包括:
- 充電
- 藍牙連接
- 更易於維護
- 透過客製化耳模實現更好的回饋控制
「如果您經常運動和出汗,請小心選擇助聽器,因為汗水和濕氣的影響,會影響助聽器運作」現在已有防水防汗的助聽器款式以供選擇,適合熱愛運動或經常在戶外活動的你。
耳內式助聽器的優點之一就是其隱藏性。許多小型號幾乎隱形,並根據您的耳道量身定制。
Durrheim 解釋說:「客製化耳內式助聽器也是常見的助聽器類型,通常適合靈活性較佳的客戶。由於其定制的形狀,耳內式助聽器就像拼圖中的一塊一樣貼合您的耳朵。佩戴舒適,使用方便。」
耳內式助聽器有以下幾種:
● 耳道式 (ITC) 尺寸均衡,配戴舒適,同時模擬人耳的自然聲學效果
● 完全耳道式 (CIC) 比上述型號更小,但仍保留了一些額外的技術功能
● 隱形耳道式 (IIC) 體積最小,配戴舒適,但功能也最少。
● 一些較新的耳內式型號設計得像耳塞,為您帶來超現代、科技前沿的外觀。
如果您符合以下情況,請考慮佩戴耳道式助聽器 (ITE):
●輕度至中度聽力損失
● 您最重視佩戴的隱密性
● 想要一款最適合戴眼鏡人士的助聽器
生活中,有時魚與熊掌不可兼得。但耳道接收器式助聽器就是一個很好的例子,它兼具耳道式助聽器的隱密性以及耳背式助聽器的技術、耐用性和舒適性。
Moerman 表示:「耳道接收器式助聽器或耳背式助聽器如果能與合適尺寸的接收器和/或導管以及合適的耳塞/耳套/耳模完美貼合,就能很好地貼合您的耳朵。」他補充道:「因此,您無需擔心助聽器丟失。」 如果您經常外出或希望更加安心,耳道接收器式助聽器將是您的理想選擇。
耳道接收器式助聽器的優勢
●比耳背式更隱蔽,同時又不用犧牲藍牙串流等技術特性
●最受歡迎的款式同時備有最新技術
● 配備定向麥克風,讓使用者更精準地定向聲音
如果您符合以下情況,可以考慮耳道接收器式助聽器:
● 想要獲得耳背式的優勢,但又不想因佩戴耳背式帶來任何美觀不足
● 想要獲得耳內式的隱密性,但又不想失去先進的技術功能
● 保持積極的生活方式,並希望獲得持久的電池性能
助聽器與眼鏡:
如果您戴眼鏡,您可能想知道助聽器如何與您的鏡架(尤其是耳後)貼合。好消息是,許多現代助聽器設計都考慮到了這一點。例如,在流行的耳道接收器式 (RIC) 助聽器中,纖薄的型號提供了更精細、更隱蔽的外形。這些助聽器通常對戴眼鏡的人來說更舒適,因為它們減少了在耳後「堆疊」的感覺。
有些助聽器設計更進一步,專為戴眼鏡人士量身訂做。這些助聽器不僅外形更時尚,而且有些還重新調整了麥克風的位置,以便在戴眼鏡時獲得更好的性能,有助於減少回音並提高聲音清晰度。
如果您不想同時配戴眼鏡和助聽器,您可以考慮耳內式 (ITE) 助聽器。這些助聽器完全貼合在耳內,釋放了耳後空間,為配戴眼鏡的人士提供了更便捷的選擇。
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Modern hearing aids are designed to help you hear better and support the way you live, work and connect. When selecting a hearing aid, consider what works for your unique lifestyle and priorities.
“Although most hearing aids cater to a wide range of general hearing needs, the right choice still depends on your specific needs,” explains hearing care professional A. Moerman. “You should consider lifestyle factors such as occupation, leisure activities and sound environments to help you find a solution that truly suits you.”
Whether you’re at work, at the gym, or out with friends, modern options are designed to fit right in.
Physical design determines how and where you wear the device. This includes factors like size, placement (behind-the-ear or in-the-ear), and how it interacts with other items you wear, such as glasses or hats. It affects comfort during different activities, whether you're working out, socializing, or relaxing at home.
Software design, on the other hand, is all about how the hearing aid processes sound. Hearing aids come with different technology levels, tailored to handle a range of environments, from quiet settings to noisy social gatherings.
The good news is that most software features are now available across different physical styles, giving users more flexibility without having to compromise on performance.
Not all hearing aids are created equal, and we’re not just talking about their shape or how they sit on your ear. The technology inside your hearing aids plays a huge role in how well they perform in your everyday life.
Basic models may be ideal if you mostly spend time in quiet, one-on-one settings. But if your days include business meetings, busy cafes, or outdoor sports, you’ll likely benefit more from advanced to premium hearing aids that can automatically adapt to these more complex environments.
Choosing the right level of technology helps you hear speech clearly, reduce background distractions, and enjoy a more natural and comfortable listening experience in any situation. That’s why it’s a good idea to talk to your audiologist about what kind of support your hearing needs day-to-day, not just how the device looks or feels in your ear.
Behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aids offer a secure, comfortable fit, making them a great choice for active individuals and sports enthusiasts. Their design keeps sensitive parts away from sweat and moisture, enhancing durability.
BTEs are also easier to handle, making them a smart choice for people with dexterity or vision impairments. They are commonly used for mild to profound hearing loss, as they support more powerful amplification and larger batteries.
Custom-made ITE hearing aids are also a well-known type of hearing aid, often chosen for clients with poor dexterity, explains Durrheim. “Due to the custom shape, an ITE hearing aid fits into your ear like a piece in a jigsaw puzzle. Making them comfortable and easy to use.”
There are several types of ITE hearing aids:
Sometimes in life, you can have your cake and eat it, too. A RIC hearing aid is a great example of this, combining the discretion of an ITE with the technology, longevity, and comfort of a BTE.
“RIC or BTE hearing aids, which are fitted well with the right size receiver and/or tube, and proper dome/sleeve/earmolds, will stay in the ear well,” says Moerman, adding “so there is no need to worry about losing your hearing aid”. It’s a great choice if you’re on the move a lot or want added peace of mind.
If you wear glasses, you’ve probably wondered how hearing aids will fit alongside your frames, especially behind the ears. The good news is, many modern hearing aid designs take this into account.
For example, within the popular Receiver-in-Canal (RIC) style, there are slim RIC options that offer a thinner, more discreet profile. These are often more comfortable for glasses wearers as they reduce the feeling of “stacking” devices behind your ears.
Some hearing aid designs have gone a step further, creating devices specifically tailored for those who wear spectacles. These hearing aids are not only sleeker in shape, but some also reposition the microphones for better performance when worn with glasses, helping reduce feedback and improve sound clarity.
Alternatively, if the idea of wearing both glasses and hearing aids at once is not appealing, you might consider In-the-Ear (ITE) hearing aids instead. These sit entirely within the ear and free up space behind the ears, offering a more streamlined option for glasses wearers.