The Hearing Aid Check-In: 5 Questions to Ask Yourself
How to Maximise the Benefits of Your Hearing Aids
If you use hearing aids, you’ve probably had a fitting, some general advice, and a few quick tips… but what about day-to-day life? Things like hearing the TV properly, speaking to loved ones on the phone, or keeping up with conversations in noisy places?
Audiologists do a great job but with limited time and appointments, it’s not always possible for them to cover everything your hearing aid can do. That’s where MyHearingAid comes in.
This is a free tool that our team has designed to help you discover exactly which accessories are compatible with your hearing aid, and can help you to hear better in the situations that matter most.
To get you thinking, here are five simple but important questions that can help you get more from your hearing aids:
1. Are you struggling to hear the TV clearly?
It’s a very common issue: you’re watching your favourite TV programme, but you can’t quite hear the dialogue… so you turn the volume up. Queue everyone else in the house complaining that it’s too loud.
Luckily, there are TV listening accessories that stream directly to your hearing aids, giving you crisp audio without blasting the speakers for everyone else.
👉 Use the MyHearingAid tool to find the right TV accessory for your hearing aids.
2. Do you have trouble hearing people on the phone?
Traditional landlines can be difficult for hearing aid users, especially if the handset doesn’t fit comfortably near your ear. Your hearing aid microphones don’t always work well picking up the sound through the phone either.
There are many phones and adapters that can work with your hearing aids using a loop (telecoil) or direct streaming, so you can enjoy conversations without the guesswork.
👉 Use the MyHearingAid tool to find the right phone solutions for your hearing aids.
3. Does your mobile phone work with your hearing aids?
Modern smartphones are full of clever features, and most of them can connect to your hearing aids easily via Bluetooth.
But let’s be honest - not everyone wants (or needs) a fancy smartphone. They can be complicated to use and come with a hefty price tag.
If you prefer something simpler, there are many easy-to-use mobile phones designed specifically for hearing aid users.
👉 Discover mobile phone options for your hearing aids via MyHearingAid.
4. Can you follow conversations in busy places like restaurants, pubs or family get-togethers?
Crowded spaces like cafes, pubs or dinner tables can be a real challenge.
Hearing aids do help, but they’re not always enough to pick out the voice of the person you’re talking to amongst the background chatter.
Microphone accessories like clip-on remote microphones make it much easier by focusing on the person you want to hear, even across the table or in a crowd.
👉 Discover microphone options for your hearing aids via MyHearingAid.
5. Do you ever join online meetings, or want better sound from your computer or tablet?
Whether you’re working remotely, joining a Zoom call with family, or just catching up on YouTube, hearing clearly through a computer or tablet isn’t always straightforward.
Many hearing aids can connect to devices using Bluetooth adapters or streamers, giving you direct sound for online calls, music, or videos - even gaming.
👉 Find out which accessories are compatible with your hearing aids using the MyHearingAid tool.
Know Your Options, Maximise Your Hearing
Most hearing aid users don’t know what’s actually available to them - and many audiologists don’t have time to go through the full picture. That’s why we created MyHearingAid: to help you discover solutions tailored to you.
Need help or have questions? Whether your hearing aids have recently been fitted, you’re a long-time user, or you’re supporting a parent or loved one - our expert team is always here to help guide you through the best accessories and tech for your needs.
📧 Email us at info@connevans.com
📞 Call the team 01737 247571
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