If you’re still wearing your older hearing aids, they may be better than no hearing aids, but they also may be costing you in some ways. Hearing aid technology has advanced a great deal in the past few years! Ten years ago many of the features of modern hearing aids weren’t even in development, going digital for instance.
When you decide it’s time to update, choosing the right one will take a little preparation. A hearing test to ascertain how your hearing has changed will be necessary first. Your choices will start to be narrowed down when we determine your present level of hearing loss. Here are a few reasons why it’s probably time for an upgrade.
Dependability of hearing aids
Every once in a while you’ll get an aggravating buzz or other problems with older or low-quality hearing aids. How about when you get near a phone and your hearing aids begin to feedback? Frequently, they will squeal with feedback for no distinct reason. Newer models compensate for prevalent issues so that you hear feedback less frequently.
Volume isn’t enough
A decade ago hearing aids chiefly focused on fixing the volume. Today, hearing aids are loaded with much more advanced technology.
- Voice focus: Some hearing aids also offer voice focus, which helps the wearer to focus on the voices they choose to hear. This is done by utilizing directional microphones to pick up the sound of the desired voice and then amplify it. When somebody is talking quietly or in a noisy setting, voice focus can be very helpful.
- Background noise reduction: Feedback cancellation, noise filters, and directional microphones are a few of the many methods utilized by modern hearing aids. Directional microphones focus on the sound coming from the front of the wearer, while noise filters minimize unwanted noises from all directions. Feedback cancellation helps to counter the whistling sound that can manifest when hearing aids are not fitted properly.
- Bluetooth capability: Tvs, cellphones, and other enabled devices can now be synced to your hearing aid. Making phone calls or listening to music becomes simple with this.
- Improved sound quality: Older hearing aid models had far lower quality of sound than modern-day models. This is the result of advances in digital signal processing, which allows hearing aids to more accurately duplicate sound. In addition, many hearing aids now offer features such as multiple programs that can be customized to different listening environments.
Frequent battery replacing
When we’re talking about a hearing aid upgrade, cost is always a consideration. You may think that updating your hearing aid will cost too much, but old outdated hearing aids can be expensive too. The batteries in analog devices go dead and need to be replaced a lot. The costs will add up, particularly if you need to switch out batteries every day or more.
Out-of-date hearing aids can oftentimes spend more time getting repaired, too. If you view your hearing aid as a 1992 Buick, you get the concept. It’s in the shop more than it’s in your ear and the repairs aren’t inexpensive.
You’re not able to hear at work
Research has shown that hearing loss can lead to a lower income. Naturally, your career would be improved by wearing better hearing aids. You’ll have an easier time hearing what customers, coworkers, and your boss are saying to you. You won’t have to worry about whether you will miss significant information or guidelines.
Of course, stronger communication means a better quality of life, too. You’ll be capable of communicating with people again. Get right back into being socially connected.
You want a smaller hearing aid
What do you think when you look in the mirror and see that outdated hearing aid? Clunky? Noticeable? OMG? Flexibility and style are some of the most compelling reasons to replace those outdated hearing aids. Quite a few shapes, styles, and sizes are available in modern hearing aids. You could either get one in your favorite color and make a fashion statement or get one small enough that it will go unnoticed by others.
It’s time to consider upgrading your hearing aids if you’re not happy with the results you’re getting from your old set. The things that modern technology has allowed hearing aids to do was never possible before. Contact us today to discuss your options.