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Assistive Listening Devices
Helping You Hear More Clearly
Hearing aids are small, yet powerful tools, but they are not always enough in certain situations. This is where assistive listening devices (ALDs) can truly shine. Whether you are struggling to hear the television, to hear announcements in a public setting, or just follow conversations in a noisy place, ALDs are designed to support your hearing when traditional hearing aids are just not enough.
At Hear in MetroWest, we help patients find and use the right ALDs to match their hearing goals and daily routines.
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What Are Assistive Listening Devices (ALDs)?
Assistive listening devices are tools that will work alongside or independently of hearing aids to make sounds clearer in specific places or types of environments. They can be instrumental in situations where there are poor room acoustics or even distance from a sound source. ALDs do not replace hearing aids but can enhance what you already have, bringing sound and speech directly to your ears.
How ALDs Support Better Hearing in Challenging Environments
Even the most advanced digital hearing aids can struggle in some environments. Background noise in restaurants, muffled speech through TV speakers, and even distance from a speaker in a large room can create obstacles.
ALDs are built to overcome these obstacles by amplifying speech at a distance, filtering out background noise, and sending audio directly to your hearing aid or headphones. Additionally, ADLs can provide visual or vibrating alerts for things like alarms or doorbells. They allow for clearer listening without the need for higher volume, which protects your hearing.
"Dr. Nicole Ferro was very professional, efficient and attentive to every detail of my hearing needs."
- Dorys A.
Types of Assistive Listening Devices We Recommend
There is no one-size-fits-all solution for ALDs, so we tailor ALD recommendations at Hear in MetroWest based on where you need the most hearing help. We offer a variety of devices that include:
Personal FM Systems
Personal FM systems for classroom and meeting use
TV Streamers
TV streamers that connect directly to your hearing aids
Captioned Phones
Captioned phones for clearer conversations
Amplified Phones
Amplified phones with adjustable tone and volume
Bluetooth Microphones
Bluetooth microphones that pick up speech and send it to your aids
Alerting Systems
Alerting systems with flashing lights or vibrations for home safety
If you have no idea what would help, we are happy to offer advice and guidance based on your lifestyle and hearing tests.
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Bluetooth Streaming Options
Most modern hearing aids can now easily connect to smartphones, tablets, and other Bluetooth devices.
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Pair With Your Favorite Devices
The right ALDs can help you directly enjoy clearer phone calls, music, video chats, and podcasts through your hearing aids.
Customize With Apps
We can help patients pair their devices to their phones, tablets, and TVs while using the hearing aid apps for easy control and personalization.
Get Help Troubleshooting Connections
We can also help troubleshoot connection issues when there are software updates and show you how to switch between multiple devices.
ALDs for TV, Phones, Classrooms, and Public Spaces
Whether you are watching a movie at home, ordering at your favorite café, or attending a lecture, the right ALD can keep you connected and confident. Many public areas, including churches, museums, and theaters, offer ALD systems like the telecoil loops, FM transmitters, or infrared systems. We can explain how to access and use these features.
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Let’s Get You Hearing Better
Don’t miss out on the moments that matter. We’ll help you find the right technology to stay connected wherever life takes you.
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