Holidays and Hearing Devices

Adjustments you can make to your hearing aids by Oticon Companion app OR MyPhonak app

As the festive season approaches, optimizing your hearing aid app settings can significantly enhance your holiday experience. Amidst the bustling gatherings and cheerful ambiance, adjusting specific features within the app can fine-tune your hearing aid for noise reduction and clearer communication.

If you wear Phonak consider exploring the speech focus functionality on your app. This feature isolates speech frequencies, making conversations more discernible amidst background noise. Increasing the speech boost can further amplify voices, ensuring you catch every joyful conversation and laughter around you. This feature can be located under “Adjust Program” at the top of your myPhonak home screen.

If you wear Oticon, this feature will be located at the bottom of your Oticon Companion app home screen.

Utilizing the sound equalizer can also be beneficial during holiday events. Tailoring the equalizer settings to reduce frequencies associated with ambient noise—like clinking glasses or music—can create a more comfortable auditory environment. Boosting frequencies within the speech range can enhance the clarity of conversations, helping you stay engaged and connected.

If you wear Phonak, this feature will be located under “Adjust Program” at the top of your myPhonak home screen.

If you wear Oticon, this feature will be located at the bottom of your Oticon Companion app home screen.

Remember, these adjustments are personalized and can vary based on individual preferences and specific environments. Experimenting with these settings in different holiday scenarios will help you find the optimal balance for noise reduction, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the joyous moments without missing a beat.

Clean and check hearing aids before holidays to make sure they are in working order

As the festive season approaches, ensuring your hearing aids are in optimal condition is vital. Regular check-ups before the holidays guarantee they function flawlessly, letting you fully engage in conversations and cherish memorable moments. Professional maintenance not only ensures their efficacy but also prevents any unforeseen glitches during these special times, ensuring you don’t miss a single joyful moment.

Holiday gifts that can be purchased for a family member with hearing loss

Holiday gifts designed for individuals with hearing loss can immensely improve their daily experiences. Consider a TV adapter, a thoughtful present allowing seamless connection between their hearing aids and the television. This device ensures clear, personalized sound directly to their ears, enhancing entertainment without disturbance.

The Roger On by Phonak is another fantastic choice. It functions as a remote microphone, transmitting speech directly to the recipient’s hearing aids, improving comprehension in noisy environments or during conversations from a distance.

For an alternative, the Connect Clip by Oticon is a versatile accessory. It serves as a bridge between various audio sources (like smartphones or TVs) and their hearing aids, facilitating direct streaming and control, granting more flexibility and convenience in their hearing experiences.

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