A recent article published on The Atlantic discusses the changes in design of Hearing Aids in the last century as well as the goal of making it as invisible as possible.
With the first hearing aids coming out in 1898, the invention resembled a bulky and eye-catching device with a pair of earphones. The gadget was based on the principle of a telephone, and was a game-changer for those with hearing loss. Quite a few people expressed their concern about the uncomfortable size of the device, as well as how visible it was to others. So after the first invention, history of hearing aids followed the path of “miniaturization”. The goal was to make them as small and hidden as possible. The next solution for making the hearing aids invisible was masking it in accessories: head bands, hats, ear phones and even walking canes. Some companies even published pamphlets for ladies on how to style their devices fashionably.
Luckily after almost a century of progress and innovation, it became possible to find hearing aids that are practically invisible. They can be matched by size, location and even skin tone and hair color. Our selection of hearing aids comes in a variety of options suitable for everybody’s needs and wishes. You can learn more about the technology and styles we offer, as well as learn more about our Connect program. Our Evergreen Hearing team would be happy to answer any questions you have regarding hearing loss and hearing aids. You can schedule an appointment by calling us at any of our offices.