Listening environments
Your lifestyle and listening environment are important factors when choosing the right hearing aid.By establishing your typical listening environment, you will make it easier for yourself and your hearing care professional to find a hearing aid that suits you.
Quiet listening environment
Examples of quiet listening environments are:
- Activities at home
- Watching television
- Casual conversations
- Card games
Moderate listening environments
Moderate listening enviroments are a combination of quiet environments and the following examples:
- Meetings
- Shopping/public places
- Religious gatherings
- Golf/outdoor activities
- Demanding listening environments
Demanding listening environments
Demanding listening enviroments are a combination of quiet and moderate environments and the following examples:
- Restaurants
- Large social functions
- Music concerts/theaters
- Travel (bus/plane/train)