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Tips and news to support your hearing health.
15 Nov 2022
There’s nothing like the festive season, with one social engagement after another. From drinks with friends and the buzz of family gatherings to the Christmas office party, this time of year is filled with fun and social interaction.
But for those experiencing hearing loss, it can be something of an annual challenge, bringing with it a range of communication difficulties.
Imagine being unable to hear speech clearly at a party because of background Christmas music, or missing the excitement of children opening presents because everyone is talking at once and you can’t separate the sounds.
One in six people in the UK have hearing loss, but far fewer have sought professional help from an audiologist. Hearing aids can make a huge difference to someone’s quality of life, especially at this time of year. They are now smaller, more discreet, and packed with advanced features that make hearing clearer and socialising easier.
You might assume that in noisy environments like parties or family dinners, hearing aids would simply make everything louder. In fact, modern hearing aids are designed to filter out unwanted noise, such as clattering dishes or background music, and help you focus on speech instead.
Features such as directional microphones reduce the amount of noise entering your hearing aids. If the noise is behind you, the microphones adapt to focus on the sounds in front, making conversations clearer and less tiring.
Today’s hearing aids offer incredible technology, including Bluetooth connectivity for streaming music, phone calls and TV, tinnitus masking features, fitness tracking, rechargeability, and full control via an app on your smartphone.
If you or someone you know is struggling with hearing difficulties, don’t go through another festive season feeling left out. Book a hearing assessment at Beckenham Hearing today and find out how we can help you enjoy every sound of the season.
To schedule your appointment, please call 020 8663 6187 or submit an online enquiry. Our friendly team will be delighted to assist you.
Neil grew up in Crystal Palace, exploring its hidden tunnels and treasures long before the area became trendy. Originally trained in micro-electronics engineering, he began his career designing stereo equipment and mixing decks before transitioning into hearing aid technology — a move that sparked a lifelong passion. Over the past 30 years, Neil has worked with leading global hearing aid manufacturers, supporting audiologists with complex fittings and technical challenges.
