That out of date ear horn is definitely not modern and needs to be upgraded. The question is, should I do it now, or should I hold off? Your hearing aids seem like they still work, right? Can you believe they are over 10 years old?

Do you think that your outdated hearing aids are fine? Ask yourself “what is the real cost”? In the last few years, hearing aid engineering has come a long way. It’s changed from analog to digital, to begin with, and there are functions now that weren’t yet in the design phase a decade ago. It’s absolutely time to consider an upgrade. Consider several reasons why.

Your Old One is Not Reliable

Older or even low-quality hearing aids come with many issues such as that annoying buzzing you hear every now and then. It’s not much fun when you go close to a phone and your older hearing aids start to feedback. Then suddenly for no apparent reason at all, it starts to make noises. What caused it this time?

Just Because You’ve Grown Accustomed to it Quitting, That Doesn’t Mean it’s ok

You’ve become used to sitting off to the side in silent thought while others are engaging in the conversation. What about that time when your hearing aids wouldn’t stop quitting while your grandson was singing a little song he learned at school. But you still clapped.

Old hearing aids have all of these issues. With the last generation technology, we simply cranked up the volume. Current technology filters out irritating loud background noise like a humming fan. That fan was really not as noisy as those obsolete hearing aids made it seem.

Obsolete Technology Can End up Costing You More

Cost is just one off many considerations when purchasing new hearing aids. Wearing old dated hearing aids won’t be any less expensive than purchasing new ones ultimately. outdated devices are analog and that means that it’s time to replace batteries constantly. If you are replacing the battery every day, or even more frequently than that, the cost adds up.

Old hearing aids break on a regular basis and need repair. You can compare it to dealing with an old car. It’s in the shop more than it’s in your ear and repair services are not cheap.

Smart Technology Allows us to Have a Huge Advantage Over Older Outdated Devices

Bluetooth capability is a major feature in new hearing aid technology. Older analog devices don’t have that. With the new technology you hear the tv, Your cell phone, or your computer with your hearing aid.)

It’s Tough to Manage in The World if You Can’t Communicate.

Studies show that loss of hearing can mean a lower salary. What person wouldn’t want an asset in their career? high-quality hearing aids are that asset. When you’re at work, it is important to hear your bosses directions or maybe even a customer’s questions. No more stress over whether you may have missed important information, or whether your hearing aids will stop working at the worst time.

And we all know that good quality communication is the cornerstone of quality living. You don’t have to sit like a wallflower during conversations any longer. Jump right in and engage with the people all around you.

Did You Realize How Cool The Newer Hearing Aids Are?

How do you really feel when you see yourself in the mirror with those outdated hearing aids on? Awkward? Obvious? Seriously?? When you replace your older hearing aids you have the significant benefit of increased flexibility and superior style. There is an endless variety of customizations available with modern hearing aids like size, color, and shape. It’s possible to have one hidden so tight into your ear, that no one will ever see it, or you might make a fashion statement with a visible hearing aid in your favorite color.

Clues That it’s The Right Time

At this point you know all the reasons you should upgrade your hearing aids. However, some telltale signs will indicate that your hearing aid is an antique:

• Your ability to hear has changed. You don’t hear as well as you used to even with the hearing aid in .
• Your lifestyle has changed, and your hearing aid has a difficult time keeping up. It’s annoying to remove it just to have a conversation on the phone, or maybe you’ve switched jobs and now you have to manage more background noise.
• Your hearing aid won’t stop quitting. It’s just not reliable now, and that’s a big problem.
• You know for sure your hearing aid is analog. Ouch, go digital fast.
• Your hearing aid is heavy. Clunky, old technology is heavier.
• Your hearing aid is all you see when you look in a mirror. That old technology takes up a lot of space, too.
• You are replacing the batteries constantly. Modern hearing aids are more energy efficient and have rechargeable batteries.

It’s not rocket science. If you’ve owned your hearing aids for more than seven years, it’s time to trade up and hear better. Contact a hearing aid professional to get started.