Signs it may be time for a new hearing aid

If you currently have hearing aids and can’t remember when you got them, it might be time for new ones. Wearing the same hearing aids for more than a few years could mean you’re missing out on important new developments.

Your overall health

Some health conditions can impact your hearing aid needs. With arthritis, for example, it can be hard to change the small batteries in the hearing aids, which could motivate you to consider rechargeable hearing aids.

Hearing aid usage

Hearing aids are constantly working all day long to help you hear better. You might want to check on their performance after a few years if you’ve put them through a lot of wear and tear.

The age of your hearing aid model

Six years is usually the lifespan of a hearing aid, but it depends on the style. Some newer models that are more technologically advanced may function better and more efficiently.

Your lifestyle changes

Your hearing needs will change as your lifestyle

changes. For example, if you like listening to podcasts or music while you exercise, you might want to consider upgrading to Bluetooth® enabled hearing aids, which can offer you a more digitally connected lifestyle.

You’re having difficulty hearing

If you're currently using hearing aids but have noticed more difficulty hearing, it would be good to visit your hearing care professional and have your hearing and hearing aids checked. Some of these signs include asking people to repeat themselves more often, needing to turn up the volume on the TV, not being as socially active as you used to be, and getting tired trying to keep up in a conversation.