Hearing Aids and Renewal Sometimes we get the feeling we are leaving it a little bit late to change our car, our laptop or something else important that we use every day. We just ignore it until either it breaks, or we have an accident. Then we regret it. It’s the same for hearing aids. Here are some of the reasons that you, and your loved ones, might not quite get around to renewing your hearing aids until something goes wrong. Don’t leave it too late, talk to a professional audiologist, like Clarisound.
You've Had A Change In Your HearingWhen you go to look at a new handphone one of the first things you are usually offered is the latest model. You may be tempted to increase the functionality with a new model. It’s the same for hearing aids. If you find that your current model of hearing aid simply isn’t powerful enough for your needs, because your hearing loss has deteriorated, then it's time for a change.
Your Hearing Aids Are More Than Five Years OldMost of us try to renew our laptops every few years and our cars every five or more years. We often look at the speed of use and the mileage. Professional audiologists agree that most hearing aids last between three and seven years. Hearing aids experience wear and tear just like a car, or a laptop. Even if you take good care of your hearing aid by cleaning it often, continued natural exposure to moisture and ear wax has a damaging effect over time.
Your Financial Situation ImprovesHappy days! You may have had a windfall, started work again or maybe just someone finally paid you back a loan. If you bought your first pair of hearing aids a few years ago, you may have gone for the most basic option to get started. Now you can now afford more advanced hearing aids so why not try an upgrade. A new set of hearing aids with Bluetooth connectivity could be interesting.
You've Changed Your Attitude Toward Hearing AidsResistance to wearing hearing aids for the first time is less common but still exists. Some surveys have shown that it can take people up to 10 years on average to get hearing aids after first being diagnosed with hearing loss. Then it takes time to adjust to wearing hearing aids and learn their new functionalities.
Whatever reasons are holding you back from renewing your current hearing aids it's worth your time speaking with a good, professional audiologist, like Clarisound. Our friendly, professional audiologists will guide you to a new suitable hearing aid that will maintain your hearing and improve your quality of life.