Summer is here and you can hear it in the air: Nature playing its seasonal symphony of chirping birds, buzzing insects, and warm breezes rustling through the trees. People looking for any excuse to get outside—from the crackle of the grill to the chatter over an alfresco meal, to the sighs of relaxation that come with lying beside the lapping sea.
What would summer be without its signature sounds? We never need to miss out, with better hearing.
Here are five top ways wearing hearing aids can help us enjoy summer to the fullest:
1. Reconnect at reunions
Whether we’re lounging at a pool party or filling our plate at a family reunion, catching up with family and friends is summer standard. This is where hearing our best is more important than ever, allowing us to connect with our favorite folks on everything from vacation stories to scholastic achievements to the latest episode of Bluey…the list goes on.
Wearing Starkey hearing aids can help ensure we never miss a story, a gossip tidbit, a riveting show recap—all the things we share with one another that connect us, deepen our relationships, and make every moment together worthwhile.
2. Stay safe and alert outdoors
Sunny days and longer daylight implore us to enjoy outdoor activities in the summer, and Starkey’s latest hearing aids wouldn’t have it any other way. Whether we’re out hiking or biking, they help support awareness over our surroundings through advanced technology that can pinpoint sounds such as approaching wildlife or traffic—while automatically suppressing wind or other background noise.
And let’s face it—depending on the terrain or how “active” our activity is, trips and/or falls can happen. Thankfully, Starkey hearing aids actually have the ability to detect if we fall and have others notified via the My Starkey app.
3. Enjoy spectating more
From little league games to big outdoor concerts, nothing helps us enjoy large spectator events like Starkey hearing technology. We can use our hearing aids to diminish the blares of cheering and/or wind noise and focus in on the voices of our companions as we delight in our experience.
And for those times when sounds become unexpectedly too much, be it a surprise hit song or a homerun—we can access instant comfort in noise on demand* (literally, with the tap of a button).
4. Manage the unexpected
Life happens to even the best summer days out: Sunny skies can turn to dismal downpours, or pair with humidity and cause perspiration overload. Picnic food can splash or spill. Impromptu “cannonballs” in the pool can occur at any time…we get the gist. But fear not—today’s hearing aids are ready for anything.
Designed for maximum durability, they are built to withstand dirt, drops, and dunks—meaning, they are also waterproof**, sweat-proof, and therefore, rain-proof. So, we can enjoy each summer day without any surprises (big, wet, or small) getting in the way.
5. Travel without the trouble
Venturing out on vacation is common during the summer—and having hearing aids in tow (preferably in our ears) is a one-way ticket to safe and happy travels. During this busy travel time, they can take the work out of everything from hearing a ticket agent’s instructions to communicating needs to flight attendants.
Even better if we’re wearing the latest hearing technology, which can help us stay aware of important travel information at noisy airports through the next generation of Bluetooth® connectivity, Auracast™: Easily accessible via the My Starkey app’s Auracast™ assistant, this technology allows us to seamlessly stream public broadcast announcements to our hearing aids with stellar clarity—in places like airports, museums, gyms, and more.
Make summertime your time to get your hearing tested
As we can see, better hearing can help us get the most out of summer. So, why not take this season as an opportunity to get your hearing evaluated by a licensed hearing care professional, once and for all?
Hearing tests are simple, painless, and usually free. And if it turns out you do have hearing loss, you know you’re in great hands with today’s hearing technology. Your hearing care professional can help you find the best options for your needs.
To get started, simply request a list of local providers near you.