Do You Think It's Time To Upgrade Your Hearing Aids?
Like many other products in life, Hearing Aids too have a finite lifespan, needing replacement every five to seven years. Knowing this is important to determine if you need new hearing aids.
If yes, it might be a good time to think about when you last replaced your hearing aids. Technology evolves and life habits change, so it may be time to upgrade to today’s hearing aids so you can hear your best. To know whether you need to or why you should, here’s the answer:
Hearing Technology
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Technology never ceases to evolve and so does the hearing aid technology. If you’re having trouble understanding speech or if filtering out unwanted background noise is a problem, then it may be time to upgrade your hearing technology.
Does your current device connect wirelessly? Can you connect it with multiple devices in your home? These are just some of the perks included in new hearing aid technology. The latest models are compatible with several electronics: smartphones, televisions, telephones, so you can enjoy hearing with more ease.
Repair or Replace?
Sometimes it makes more sense to replace the device outright. An older model may require extensive feature maintenance. In that case, fixing devices could end up costing you more for models that are no longer in circulation.
If the manufacturer doesn’t supply the parts anymore, this is a good indicator it’s time for new aids. Purchasing new aids that are compatible with today’s technology may be your best bet.
Lifestyle Changes
As your lifestyle, occupation and hobbies change, you need hearing aids that keep up with them. Hearing aids that had been fit for you years ago may no longer be adequate. More customization is available in newer hearing aids to accommodate both function and style.
Perhaps your first hearing aids were for a quiet lifestyle, but now you work in a noisy environment. Maybe you’ve recently moved and live in a more active, demanding social atmosphere requiring more of your hearing.
If you’re missing some of these features now, it’s time to upgrade. Smarter features in new hearing technology are worthwhile to improve your hearing!