Rechargeable hearing aids continue to grow in popularity due to their easy handling, particularly for people with dexterity issues or large fingers.
Here are some advantages of wearing rechargeable hearing aids.
Ease of Use for Dexterity Issues
Rechargeable hearing aid batteries are built into the device, so you don’t have to replace them. Disposable hearing aid batteries are small and can be hard to handle, especially if you have problems with dexterity or arthritis. Rechargeable hearing aids are placed on a docking station and left to charge without fuss.
Convenience
You won’t have to worry about packing extra disposable batteries in your purse, wallet or car if you wear rechargeable hearing aids. This type of hearing aid comes with a charging case and cord. They usually need to charge for several hours to provide powerful, all-day hearing support. It’s as simple as charging your mobile phone at night. Insert your rechargeable hearing aids into their case and remove them in the morning for a full day of power.
Safety for Grandchild and Pets
Disposable hearing aid batteries are extremely dangerous if ingested, and it’s important to be watchful around young children and animals to ensure they don’t swallow them. Rechargeable hearing aids eliminate that risk since the battery is housed inside the device and can’t be removed.
Cost Savings
Rechargeable hearing aids can save you money down the road since you won’t have to purchase replacement batteries for your devices. That cost can add up because you can go through dozens of disposable batteries in a year.
Environmentally Friendly
You expose the environment to acid, lead and other harmful elements found in disposable hearing aid batteries when you don’t recycle them properly. Hearing aids that use disposable batteries produce a lot of waste that can pile up in landfills, but rechargeable hearing aids can help address that problem. You’ll create less battery waste by wearing rechargeable hearing aids since you don’t have to replace them several times a week.
Are There Any Disadvantages to Rechargeable Hearing Aids?
Rechargeable hearing devices have some shortcomings, so they may not be the best hearing solution for everyone.
Here are some factors to consider:
- Accessibility: Because the battery is built into rechargeable hearing aids, you’ll need to take your devices to your audiologist if you have issues or need to access the battery.
- Cost: Rechargeable hearing aids are somewhat more expensive upfront than hearing aids that use disposable batteries.
- Charging: You will need to charge these hearing aids nightly to ensure you have enough power to get you through a full day’s use.
The expert doctors of audiology at Audio Help Hearing Centers will be happy to assess your hearing and financial needs to determine if rechargeable hearing aids are right for you. Contact us online or call 888-832-9966 to schedule your appointment.
