| There are several hearing aids on the market | | | | them. That means better, clearer sound without |
| today that utilize Bluetooth technology. The first | | | | outside interference. |
| question I hear from patients about Bluetooth is | | | | The connection is accomplished by using a another |
| "what is it?", followed quickly by "Do I need it?". | | | | piece of equipment to link the cellphone to the |
| Bluetooth is a wireless technology that is used to | | | | hearing aids. These are usually worn around the |
| connect electronic devices and send information. | | | | neck, though not always. The device that you |
| For hearing aids, that can mean connecting your | | | | wear around your neck has a microphone in it so |
| cellphone, cordless phone, computer, TV, iPod, or | | | | that you can talk on the phone. The wire around |
| any of a number of devices to your hearing aids. | | | | your neck is what sends the sound to the hearing |
| You actually hear the phone or TV through your | | | | aid. |
| hearing aids as if they were wired directly to | | | | |