7 Benefits of Rechargeable Hearing Aids

As technology continues to improve, so do types of hearing aids. We are now using rechargeable batteries across many areas of our lives, such as computers, portable speakers, our cell phones, and even in cars. Previously, hearing aids would need their battery changed every 3-10 days depending on the device and use, but those days are over thanks to lithium-ion batteries. Now, you can easily charge your hearing aids like you would your cell phone every night, making it easy to know that they are fully charged and ready the next morning.

Should I Get A Hearing Aid With A Rechargeable Battery?

Not sure if a rechargeable hearing aid is right for you, or are you looking for more information? Discover just a few of the benefits of these small and mighty devices.

1. They Are Long Lasting

Tired of having to change a small battery every few days? A fully charged Lithium-ion battery will last you a full day of wear, typically about 19 hours of battery life. Rather than having to buy a new battery, you just need to place them in their charger at the end of the day. Some of these rechargeable batteries can even hold a charge up to 30 hours. These rechargeable hearing aid batteries also last around 5 years in total life before they need to be replaced.

2. More Environmentally Friendly

Now that you don’t need to buy a disposable battery every week to replace your old one, you are helping contribute less waste. With every battery, proper disposable is recommended to avoid introducing the hazardous materials into general waste. Disposable batteries are used once and then sit in landfills.

3. Easy To Use

Not only are these rechargeable hearing aids longer lasting and easier on the environment, they are also easier to use especially as we age. Replacing a small battery can be difficult for senior users who may have begun to lose dexterity or may not be able to get to a pharmacy to buy batteries as easily. They are also a great replacement for other wearers who may have motor-control issues as opening the small battery compartment and replacing a battery can be difficult even for the most nimble fingers. A rechargeable hearing aid cuts out this difficult process.

4. Perform Well In Different Weather Conditions

Disposable batteries tend to drain easily in cold weather, meaning that you’d need to replace the batter sooner than normal. This is due to the lack of moisture and cold air interacting with the Zinc-air in the disposable battery. Instead, a rechargeable hearing aid is much more efficient in cold weather conditions, with little to no drain on the charge.

5. Be Prepared And No Surprises

The last thing that you want to have happen is the battery in your hearing aid die during an important event, leaving you unable to run out and buy a new battery or having no spare batteries with you. Because you would be charging the hearing aids every night, you know that they will last you fully throughout the next day with no surprises. If you’re travelling, you simply need to remember to bring your charger and not worry about finding a place that sells the battery.

6. Safe Around Kids and Pets

Sometimes overlooked but extremely important, rechargeable hearing aids add a level of safety in the home. Disposable batteries, of any size, are dangerous for both children and pets who may swallow the small battery. The small batteries are easy to drop and lose due to the size, making them an easy target for small hands to find when crawling around. Instead, rechargeable hearing aids pose much less of a risk, with no small battery to lose to be swallowed. This doesn’t mean that the rechargeable hearing aid can’t be swallowed, but it is much less likely for it to happen.

7. More Cost Effective

Rechargeable batteries need to be replaced less frequently, meaning you aren’t buying an expensive battery every few days. In the long run, the rechargeable battery will pay for itself.

Of course, a rechargeable hearing aid will depend on your personal preference and lifestyle needs. Dr. Srour can help determine what type of hearing aid will be best for you. Contact Your Home Audiologist today to learn more.