Hearing aids have undergone amazing leaps in technology over the decades. Their technology has improved to the point where they can amplify some of the softest sounds and reduce some of the loudest noises in the background. This leap forward has come exactly at the right time. According to the National Institute of Health, 28.8 million American adults could use a hearing aid. Here are three of the best features of modern hearing aids.

1. Bluetooth Connectivity

Are you tired of having to lift your smartphone to your ear and up against your hearing aid when you get a call? What about wearing headphones to listen to music? These modern hearing aids allow you to connect to your smartphone via Bluetooth. If you get a call, you can stream it right to your aid. The same goes for music. It's a real game-changer.

2. Noise Management

In the past, people with hearing aids used to struggle mightily with large crowds. Now, hearing aids have what is known as "forward focus," which has the microphone only pick up what's in front of it. If you were out to dinner at a restaurant, and there were many people at the tables surrounding you, you could put on the forward focus and only hear the person in front of you. That can make conversations so much easier.

3. Smartphone Pairing

This goes beyond just pairing with Bluetooth. You can control all aspects of your hearing aid from your phone, including volume and various pre-programmed settings that your audiologist has installed when customizing the aid just for you. All of this is done via an app on your phone.

People can pick all kinds of modern styles for these aids. No more clunky over-the-ear type -- even though that's still an option, but the cases are much sleeker. Some of the most powerful ones are the size of a kidney bean and go in your ear canal.

Unfortunately, not everyone is a candidate for these modern marvels. They may have too much hearing loss or nerve damage in the ear. But many people can use the boost in sound. It’s time they started being able to enjoy the sounds of the world around them to their fullest.

Do you need hearing support? We can help you there, with hearing aids and tinnitus support, along with hearing aid repairs. Feel free to contact Accuracy First to learn more or to schedule a hearing test.