Hearing aids, just like every technological device, should be upgraded in order to keep up with your hearing health needs. On average, hearing aids should be replaced every three to six years - depending on usage, along with wear and tear, and your maintenance practices.
4 Things to Consider When Upgrading Your Hearing Aids 1. The level and style of the hearing technology. 2. What is the overall quality of the hearing aids? Are maintenance issues becoming more difficult? 3. Possible changes in hearing abilities and listening lifestyle. 4. What is the condition of your current hearing aids? How is their performance? 5 Signs You Need New Hearing Aids 1. Faulty Devices Do you still notice problems, even when you follow proper maintenance recommendations? Maybe your batteries drain faster than usual, or noises still sound suppressed after switching out wax guards. 2. Repairs are getting Expensive Do you frequently get your hearing aids repaired? If you have an older model, it’s harder to find the necessary parts or the model may be discontinued. Sometimes repairs cost as much as a new hearing aid, so you may as well purchase new hearing aids. 3. Changes in Your Hearing Your hearing abilities may change due to aging, exposure to loud sounds, or other health problems. Even though hearing aids can be tweaked and re-programmed to your new listening needs, too much change in your hearing may require a more powerful hearing technology. 4. Developments in Technology Just like every piece of technology currently out on the market, hearing aids have made so many new advancements each year. Some have rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, tinnitus masking features, better ways to filter out background noise, Bluetooth® streaming, fall detection features, and translating languages with captions. 5. Are You Frequenting New and Different Environments? If you’ve made changes to your lifestyle, you might need different technology. Do you play a new sport? There are hearing aids with a moisture-resistant coating - this does NOT mean that they are water-proof, there are no water-proof hearing aids. Do you find yourself spending more time outdoors? You can get hearing aids that are programmed to automatically adjust to the environment that you are in. If you or a loved one, are looking for an upgrade from your current hearing aids, contact us at Pure Sound Hearing for a complimentary consultation. Comments are closed.
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