If you have an older dinosaur of a hearing aid, it’s time to replace it. It’s usually challenging to recognize whether your hearing aids actually need to be replaced. You bought your hearing aids a decade ago, and they still manage to work, right?

Do you think that your outdated hearing aids are good enough? Ask your self this question “what is the actual cost”? We have made many major advancements in hearing aid technology in last few years. It’s changed from analog to digital, to begin with, and there are features now that weren’t even in the design phase 10 years ago. Take into account some reasons it is time for you to be thinking about an upgrade.

Out Of Date Hearing Aids Quit Regularly

There is an aggravating buzz you can hear on occasion with older outdated or cheaper hearing aids. And what about that feedback whenever you go anywhere near a phone, that’s enjoyable. Then suddenly for no apparent reason at all, it starts to make noises. What caused it this time?

Even Though You’ve Become Complacent About it Quitting, That Doesn’t Mean it’s Not a Problem.

You’ve become accustomed to lingering off to the side in silent thought while everyone else is engaging in the conversation. What about the time when your hearing aids wouldn’t stop shutting off while your grandson was singing a little song he learned at school. You just pretended that you heard it but you didn’t.

Outdated hearing aids come with all of these Problems. The focus ten years ago was on raising the volume. Current technology filters out frustrating loud background noise such as a buzzing fan. That fan was really not as loud as those obsolete hearing aids made it seem.

Ultimately Out Of Date Hearing Aids Will Cost You More

Cost is only one off numerous considerations when purchasing new hearing aids. When you consider all the factors, you will come to realize that older outdated hearing aids will end up costing you more than new ones. Older hearing aids are analog technology and that means that it’s time to replace batteries constantly. It can be costly to replace the batteries once or even a couple of times every day.

Older hearing aids break on a regular basis and need repair service. You can compare it to dealing with an old truck. Repairs are expensive if your hearing aid is in the repair shop more than it’s in your ear.

Believe it or Not we Currently Have Smart Technology

The majority of modern hearing aids have Bluetooth capabilities. Old analog devices don’t have that awesome feature. Having Bluetooth built into your digital hearing aid means it’s compatible with your cell phone, your computer, and maybe even your television (unless they’re a decade old, too.)

It’s Hard to Manage in Life if You Can’t Communicate.

Studies indicate that hearing loss can mean a lower salary. Doesn’t it make sense then, that better hearing aids would certainly be a career asset? You will be able to hear your boss and customers better. No more having to worry over whether you may have lost essential information, or whether your hearing aids will stop working at the worst time.

Of course, better communication means a higher quality of life, also. No more getting caught in the middle of conversations that you can’t even hear. Jump right in and connect with the people around you.

You Just Want Your Hearing Aid to be Cooler

When you glance in the mirror at your old hearing aid, what words come to mind? Clunky? Noticeable? Oh my god? When you replace your obsolete hearing aids you get the significant benefit of improved flexibility and refined style. There is an endless variety of personalizations available with modern hearing aids such as size, color, and shape. If you want to make a fashion statement, choose a custom color, or maybe pick out one that is invisible in the ear.

How do You Know When the Time Has Come For an Upgrade

At this point you are aware of all the reasons to upgrade your hearing aids. Nevertheless, 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 once did even with the hearing aid in .
• Your lifestyle has changed, and your hearing aid has a tough 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 deal with more background noise.
• Your hearing aid won’t stop quitting. It just isn’t reliable anymore, and that’s a problem.
• You know for a fact that your hearing aid is not digital. Ouch, go digital fast.
• Your hearing aid is heavy. Clunky, older technology weighs a lot.
• When you look in the mirror, your hearing aid is all you can see. That old technology is really bulky, too.
• You are changing the batteries constantly. Contemporary hearing aids are more energy efficient and have rechargeable batteries.

It’s not rocket science. If you’ve had 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.