Health Advice for the Older Generation

The ability to recharge hearing aids is a valuable one—especially if you're the type of person who forgets to stock up on hearing aid batteries before it's too late. If you've been wondering about whether or not a rechargeable aid might be a good option for you, keep reading to find out all the benefits.

1. They're cheaper

The main benefit of rechargeable hearing aids is that they can be much more affordable than conventional hearing aids over time. With conventional hearing aids, you may have to replace your hearing aid batteries every few days. In just one year, you could find yourself shelling out money for over 100 batteries. With rechargeable hearing aids, on the other hand, all you need to pay is the initial cost since you'll never need to replace the batteries.

2. They're more eco-friendly

Rechargeable hearing aids also have more benefits when viewed from an environmental perspective. Not only are batteries expensive, but they're also harmful to the planet. The manufacturing process for these types of batteries requires a lot of energy, as does the shipping process. Plus, disposing of batteries can leach harmful chemicals into the natural world, contaminating resources for people and animals. A rechargeable battery cuts down on this impact drastically and keeps landfills a little less full.

3. They're more convenient

If you get tired of constantly having to replace the batteries in your hearing aid, a rechargeable hearing aid could be the right solution for you. When you can recharge your hearing aid wherever there's a power outlet, you don't have to worry about always having spare batteries on hand and fiddling with replacements in the middle of a conversation. You can also buy spare chargers to keep on hand in different locations.

4. They're more energy-efficient 

Many rechargeable hearing aids are also more energy-efficient, allowing you to listen for longer periods of time without recharging. This is both more convenient for you and more beneficial to the environment. Gone are the days when your hearing aid dies in the middle of a conversation, television show, class or workday. 

5. They're better for seniors

Replacing hearing aid batteries can be a pain for seniors. Some struggle with memory problems, which leads them to forget to buy new batteries. Others struggle with arthritis and mobility problems that make handling small batteries painful. Rechargeable hearing aids solve these problems, providing a way to keep seniors in the conversation without hassle.

Reach out to a local audiologist to learn more about hearing aids.