Reasons to Upgrade Your Old Hearing Aids
Even if your ability to hear is impaired, it is no mean loss as you can still hear for new technology invented devices that restore your ability to hear sounds. Using your listening gadget for years, you may be wondering if it needs to be upgraded. Since hearing aids, unlike diamonds, do not last forever, it has to be improved in the proper time. It will anywhere from three years to seven; in fact, with some users, even longer.
Factors affecting longevity of hearing devices
It is exciting news that new technology has made better and more durable devices. But its lifespan is still subject to:
(1) how well the instrument is built;
(2) how well it is maintained; and
(3) how much wear and tear the device has been worn in your ear a number of hours daily.
Three reasons to consider upgrading your devices:
Upgrading hearing aids with style
Now that you have decided to upgrade your hearing aid, you can look into the various styles that fit your need at the moment. Today, processors are getting smaller so hearing aids are also shrinking. The beauty of the behind the ear style is its smaller size so it is hardly noticed. With a range of colors to choose from, they look better too. Many who created in the various ear styles included powerful processors capable of supporting people with moderate or even severe hearing loss. The behind the ear style is just right for you but it has lesser programs. So you have to decide whether you want the behind the ear style with lesser programs than other styles with extra programs and features.
After all is said and done, it is time for you to upgrade the alternate-ego of your auricle. Upgrade your hearing aids and it will go a long way in giving you louder and clearer sounds!
If you think you need a hearing aid, make sure that you get a hearing aid prescription. Also note that the programs on these devices may be modified, but ask your ENT doctor first before making any changes. We are a specialist offering hearing test and hearing aid prescription.
Source:
HK Hearing & Speech Centre
Specialist of Hearing test & assessment,
and Hearing Aid Prescription