Behind The Ear Hearing Aids Offer Help For Less Money

Probably the least expensive type of hearing aids are the ones that fit behind the ear and have an ear-mold that carries sounds into the ear canal. Many behind the ear hearing aids manufactured today offer digital sound reproduction, providing clarity in the sounds being heard as well as have circuitry to provide automatic adjustments to the unit’s volume.

One of the advantages of behind the ear hearing aids is that the small microphone is part of the unit, putting it at the same level as most sounds coming into the unit. With some of the older units, the microphone was often separated and made listening difficult as it could pick up unrelated sounds. About the only user maintenance required is to keep the ear-mold of behind the ear hearing aids cleaned to prevent feedback, which can be distracting to the user.

The circuitry for behind the ear hearing aids in all enclosed in a plastic molder case that fits behind the ear, hence the name, and while they perform very well and are less expensive than most in the ear or in the canal units, their cosmetic appearance remains low for many people. Those who do not care about others knowing they wear hearing aids can benefit greatly from the behind the ear hearing aids without spending their savings on hearing help.

Care And Maintenance Is Minimal

Unlike in the ear hearing aids, the only piece of behind the ear hearing aids that will need daily attention is the ear-mold. This is usually a small tube that extends from the unit behind the ear and into the ear. This tube can be cleaned by placing it into a cup of soapy water for about three minutes a day, rinsed and allowed to air dry. Any liquid remaining in the tube can be blown out. Wax build up in the ear-mold can cause feedback to the user.

Despite the lack of maintenance needed, behind the ear hearing aids should be treated with care and respect. When changing batteries, do so over a pillow or soft cloth in the event the unit slips out of the hands. Dropping it onto a hard surface can easily damage the inner workings of behind the ear hearing aids, rendering it useless. When the aids are removed at night, wiping off the case with a soft cloth can help keep them clean and free from any body oils that may accumulate.