Your hearing aids are vital devices that help you hear, communicate and stay safe, as well as improve your overall health and wellbeing. To get the best possible hearing experience, you should consider upgrading them every few years, just like you upgrade your phone.
Why Do I Need to Upgrade My Hearing Aids?
There are many reasons why you might need an upgrade, and we’ll get into some of the more common reasons shortly. But upgrading regularly helps ensure you’re hearing your best, either by addressing issues with an old set of hearing aids or by addressing changes in your hearing loss.
Common Reasons to Watch For
On average, hearing aid users upgrade their devices every three to five years. If you’re wondering if your hearing aids are ready to be upgraded, here are some signs to watch out for.
Diminishing Sound Quality
Like all electronics, your hearing aids will wear out over time. If you notice that your hearing aids don’t sound as good as they used to, it could be a sign that they are getting old. Signs such as muffled sound, decreased sound clarity, sound distortion, increased feedback or static could all indicate that the delicate electrical components of your hearing aids are wearing out.
Physical Damage
While our in-office hearing aid repair center can help with many types of damage, sometimes your hearing aids can be beyond repair. Cracks or dents in the body can expose the inner components to damage, and dropping or crushing the hearing aid can directly damage it. Corrosion on the battery can shorten its lifespan and cause malfunctions. In events such as these, you might be better off going for a new set.
You Keep Turning the Volume Up
Another reason why your hearing aids’ sound quality might sound off is that your hearing needs have changed. Hearing loss is a progressive condition, meaning that it continues to develop, even if you’re getting it treated. If you notice that you keep needing to turn the volume up or you keep fiddling with the settings trying to hear more clearly, it could be a sign that your hearing loss has progressed to a degree that is beyond your current hearing aids’ capabilities.
You Like the New Hearing Aid Technology
Hearing aid technology is constantly improving! New discreet styles, improved digital sound processing and incredible quality-of-life features are constantly being introduced. It’s not a bad thing to be interested in the new trends and new tech, and it could be worth upgrading your hearing aids for it. Many hearing aid users are pleasantly surprised when they upgrade and realize how much more technologically advanced their new hearing aids are compared with their old ones.
Getting an Upgrade
If any of these reasons sound like your situation, it might be worth bringing it up with your audiologist. They would be delighted to discuss the pros and cons of upgrading and walk you through some of the newer hearing aid tech available. Call South Valley Ear Nose & Throat – West Jordan today to make a consultation appointment.