Hearing systems or "hearing aids" have been computerized and can be programmed to a person's individual lifestyle.
A "hearing system" means that you have a digital hearing aid. Digital hearing aids also have a "volume control" switch that can be set easily by pressing the switch. They also have a toggle switch that allows you to switch back and forth from automatic mode and mute mode.
The best way to use your hearing system is to let the programs automatically select the appropriate hearing program for each different hearing situation. The software will automatically adjust the volume up or down 2 or 3 decibels.
Your hearing care professional can print your complete set up, along with directions on how to use all the features.
Hearing care professionals can also individualize hearing programs for specific purposes. An example would be FM wireless communication (using a cell phone).
A Telecoil or T-coil is a type of wire that you wear around your neck to use with specialized telephones, and/or inductive loop systems. Inductive loop systems are wires that have been installed in a pattern to enclose a room or building. You can find them installed in some churches, schools and theaters.
Another option is a type of magnet that attaches to the handset of your telephone and automatically triggers the telephone program. When you finish talking, the telephone program is turned off and the system returns to the previous program.
Are you a music lover? A music program can be downloaded into your system that you turn on and off with the touch of a button. The music setting allows more of the background noise to come through. Normally, most of this is minimized or filtered out.
Golfers may have problems with wind noise; this too can be filtered out.
A remote control can be programmed to adjust the volume, turn on/off individual programs and FM mode. If you have two hearing aids, the remote control will adjust both at the same time. A person might use a remote if they are uncomfortable changing settings by hand.