YES. There are many hearing aids that help to understand speech while in noisy environments. This is where the level of technology and the skill of the person programming the hearing aids comes into play. If you are go to someone who does not have an education in hearing loss and does not fully understand the acoustics and physiology of the hearing system, chances of having this technology programmed appropriately for noise is slim. There are also tricks to hearing better in noisy environments when hearing aids are being worn. Many manufacturers offer noise reduction technology to help in background noise. Some manufacturers are better than others with this technology, which is also why it is important to have options with multiple brands.