{"id":4159,"date":"2024-06-21T14:46:42","date_gmt":"2024-06-21T18:46:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hamptonroadsent.com\/?p=4159"},"modified":"2024-06-21T14:46:43","modified_gmt":"2024-06-21T18:46:43","slug":"is-it-time-to-update-your-hearing-aids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hamptonroadsent.com\/is-it-time-to-update-your-hearing-aids\/","title":{"rendered":"Is It Time to Update Your Hearing Aids?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Hearing aids are crucial for enhancing the quality of life for individuals with hearing loss, with the potential for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nidcd.nih.gov\/health\/statistics\/quick-statistics-hearing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">benefiting nearly 28.8 million Americans.<\/a> Over time, however, like any technology, they can become less effective or outdated. If you&#8217;ve been using your hearing aids for a few years, you might be contemplating whether it&#8217;s time for an upgrade. Here are some key considerations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Signs Your Hearing Aids Might Need an Upgrade<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1183\" height=\"887\" src=\"https:\/\/hamptonroadsent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Woman-touches-back-of-hearing-aid.jpg\" alt=\"Woman touches hearing aid\" class=\"wp-image-4162\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.3337091319052987;width:581px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hamptonroadsent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Woman-touches-back-of-hearing-aid.jpg 1183w, https:\/\/hamptonroadsent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Woman-touches-back-of-hearing-aid-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1183px) 100vw, 1183px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><br>Here are indicators that it might be time to upgrade your hearing aids:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Performance issues:<\/strong> Declining performance is a clear signal that your hearing aids may need upgrading. Increased static, feedback or reduced sound clarity can result from aging technology. Modern hearing aids feature advanced noise reduction, feedback cancellation and superior sound quality, which older models may lack.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Physical wear and tear:<\/strong> Daily use subjects hearing aids to wear and tear. Despite careful maintenance, physical damage like cracks, corrosion or issues with the battery compartment can compromise functionality. If your hearing aids exhibit significant wear, it could be beneficial to consider newer, more durable models.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Changing hearing needs:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/hamptonroadsent.com\/ear-hearing\/hearing-health\/hearing-loss\/\">Hearing loss<\/a> can progress, altering your hearing requirements over time. If you&#8217;re having difficulty hearing conversations, especially in noisy environments, it may be a sign that your current <a href=\"https:\/\/hamptonroadsent.com\/ear-hearing\/hearing-aids\/\">hearing aids<\/a> need reprogramming or replacement. Modern hearing aids offer customizable options and adaptive technologies that can better match your evolving hearing profile.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re experiencing performance issues, noticing physical wear and tear or finding that your hearing aids no longer meet your needs, it may be time to consider an upgrade. Contact <span class=\"company-name \">Hampton Roads ENT ~ Allergy<\/span> to schedule an appointment and learn more about the latest advancements in hearing aids tailored to your lifestyle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ul class=\"related-posts\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hamptonroadsent.com\/how-to-celebrate-audiology-awareness-month\/\" class=\"related-post\">How to Celebrate Audiology Awareness Month<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hamptonroadsent.com\/yard-care-and-hearing-protection-how-to-do-yard-work-with-hearing-loss\/\" class=\"related-post\">Yard Care and Hearing Protection: How to Do Yard Work with Hearing Loss<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hamptonroadsent.com\/overcoming-the-plugged-ear-feeling-from-hearing-aids\/\" class=\"related-post\">Overcoming the Plugged-Ear Feeling From Hearing Aids<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hearing aids are crucial for enhancing the quality of life for individuals with hearing loss, with the potential for benefiting nearly 28.8 million Americans. Over time, however, like any technology, they can become less effective or outdated. 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