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What are ALDs?

Struggling to hear conversations, phone calls, or the TV? You no longer have to miss out. ALDs can help!

Even with the use of hearing aids, some environments can feel overwhelming. That is where ALDs, assistive listening devices, make all the difference. ALDs are specialized devices that amplify sound and deliver it directly to your ears or hearing aids. ALDs bypass background noise and distance as they are designed to improve clarity in everyday situations, from talking over dinner to watching television at home.

ALDs can bridge the gap where hearing aids alone may not be enough. They enhance clarity in challenging listening environments. Schedule a free consultation to discover which ALD may be right for you.

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Types of Assistive Listening Devices

Assistive Listening Devices come in many forms, each designed to tackle a specific listening challenge. Whether you’re at home or in a public space, there’s an ALD built to help you hear with greater ease:

Personal Amplifiers

Small, portable devices with a microphone and headphones or earbuds. Ideal for one-on-one conversations or small group settings.

TV Listening Systems

Connect directly to your television and stream audio to headphones or compatible hearing aids—no more volume blasting.

Phone Amplifiers

Boost the volume of phone conversations without distorting speech. Options are available for both landlines and mobile devices.

FM and Infrared Systems

Common in classrooms, theaters, and places of worship. Transmit sound from a microphone directly to your receiver or hearing aids.

Loop Systems

Use magnetic signals to deliver sound straight into hearing aids equipped with telecoils (T-coils). Often installed in public venues for seamless use.

Each type works differently, but they all share one goal: to make everyday communication clearer and easier.

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What to Expect During Your Hearing Test

Your visit for a hearing test will start with a conversation about your health history, lifestyle, and any concerns you may have. From that point, we will guide you through several simple steps. These include:

Consultation

We begin with a personal discussion about your hearing experiences, general health, and any symptoms you're noticing.

Hearing Evaluation

A visual inspection checks for blockages or issues in the outer ear, followed by a series of safe, non-invasive tests.

Pure Tone Audiometry

You’ll wear headphones and respond to a series of tones to determine the quietest sounds you can hear at various pitches.

Speech Reception & Word Recognition

We’ll test how well you understand spoken words in quiet and noisy environments.

Results & Discussion

You’ll receive your results immediately in an easy-to-understand format. We’ll walk through what everything means and, if needed, discuss next steps.

Who Can Benefit from ALDs?

ALDs are not just for people with diagnosed hearing loss; they are for anyone struggling to hear in specific situations. Consider using the checklist below to see if ALDs could be the solution you have been searching for.

You have hearing aids, but still miss words during group conversations.
You turn the TV volume up so much that it bothers others.
You find it hard to hear phone calls, even on speaker.
You lose track of what is said in classes, meetings, or church.
You are looking for a practical boost in noisy or echo-filled spaces.

If you answered yes to any of these, ALDs are helpful for seniors, students, and professionals with mild to severe hearing loss.

How We Can Help

At Heritage Hearing and Lifelong Hearing Care, we believe hearing should never be a struggle. Our assistive listening approach focuses on finding the correct fit without pressure or causing confusion. We do this in four simple steps:

Consultation

Evaluation

Device Selection

Fitting and Training

Consultation

We begin by understanding your daily listening needs. Whether this involves family dinners, Zoom calls, or movie nights, we want to understand.

Evaluation

If you wear hearing aids, we will test your compatibility and performance with different ALDs; if not, we can find a stand-alone solution to fit your needs.

Device Selection

Try out top brands like ReSound, Phonak, and Williams Sound with hands-on demos and real-world comparisons before you choose.

Fitting and Training

Once a device is chosen, we will walk you through setup, usage, and settings so you can leave confident in your choice.