The Convenience
Who can benefit from rechargeable hearing aids?
For people who have dexterity problems, vision problems, or if you just plain struggle to change a little battery the size of a pea, rechargeable can be a great option. Most rechargeable will last for roughly 1 year and then will need to be replaced. You may find it much more convenient to change once a year instead of once a week!What to remember when using rechargeable
Most rechargeable hearing aids need to be charged every day in order for the batteries to stay charged. The batteries can last more than a day but if they are not charged every day they can become depleted and will take a couple weeks of wearing and charging to get batteries back to their full charge. Most chargers require general maintenance – making sure the contact points stay clean and clean. Some chargers even require updates which your clinician can assist you with. Some rechargeable hearing aids can have their batteries swapped out for disposable batteries. This means if you are traveling and don’t want to bring your charger with you, you can bring some disposable batteries to use. Just remember to keep your rechargeable batteries at home in a safe, cool, dark spot.Possible issues
The most common issue we have had with rechargeable hearing aids is the batteries not lasting a full day. There have been a couple instances when the charger required a software update which fixed the issue. Other times it could be as simple as forgetting to charge the hearing every night and the batteries become depleted. Or sometimes if the contacts on the charger and hearing aids are not clean, there will not be a good connection to the charging base, which will affect the quality of the charge.Is rechargeable cheaper than regular batteries?
Not necessarily. The rechargeable batteries themselves could potentially cost as much as a year’s worth of regular batteries, plus the initial cost of the charger base. The biggest advantages for people with rechargeable is the freedom of not having to carry around batteries and change them regularly. And also the convenience of being able to routinely put the hearing aids of the charger when you go to bed – similar to charging your cell phone at night. When you wake up, put the hearing aids in and you are ready to go for the day. There are definitely pros and cons to consider when choosing whether rechargeable is good for you. Lifestyle and physical ability is a good factor to consider. Please don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have to get you started!Fill out the form to get in touch with us today!
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