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If a loved one in your life is having trouble hearing but hasn\u2019t been diagnosed with hearing loss<\/a>, you might want to get them an assistive listening device<\/a> this holiday season. ALDs (no need to spell out the whole thing) were designed to assist people who struggle to hear in certain challenging environments communicate more effectively. They\u2019re a great way to show somebody with a minor hearing problem in Charleston that you care about their health and well-being.<\/p>\n

The difference between hearings aids and ALDs<\/h2>\n

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Most of us think about hearing aids when we consider devices that will allow people with hearing trouble to communicate, but there is an entire category of devices that help people who have challenges hearing in certain situations<\/a> but don\u2019t necessarily need a full-fledged hearing aid.<\/p>\n

Hearing aids and ALDs are similar in many ways. They both amplify sounds, enabling people with hearing difficulties to hear more clearly, and offer similar technology and features. <\/p>\n

How do hearing aids work differently?<\/h3>\n

But hearing aids are programmed and fitted to match the patient\u2019s specific hearing loss<\/strong>; they are highly customizable (and can cost quite a bit of money). <\/p>\n

How do assistive listening devices work?<\/h3>\n

ALDs, by contrast, are usually hand-held amplifiers<\/strong> with portable microphones that improve sound transmission in certain listening situations<\/strong>, such as busy or noisy environments or in places where there is a good deal of distance between the speaker and listener. They can be used as personal standalone devices or in conjunction with hearing aids, helping to extend their reach and improve their effectiveness in large venues.<\/p>\n

Types of ALDs<\/h2>\n

There are different types of ALDs for different situations. Some of the most popular ones include:<\/p>\n