{"id":2165,"date":"2020-07-08T19:46:23","date_gmt":"2020-07-08T23:46:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blueridge-ent.com\/?p=2165"},"modified":"2020-07-08T19:58:20","modified_gmt":"2020-07-08T23:58:20","slug":"the-benefits-of-rechargeable-hearing-aids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blueridge-ent.com\/the-benefits-of-rechargeable-hearing-aids\/","title":{"rendered":"The Benefits of Rechargeable Hearing Aids"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Many hearing aid wearers consider buying and replacing batteries for their devices to be a necessary inconvenience. But now that rechargeable hearing aids are on the market<\/a>, it doesn\u2019t have to be! If you\u2019re unsure about making the switch to rechargeable hearing aids, below are some benefits that might help you decide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Less Added Cost<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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It is estimated that hearing aid wearers spend around $100 a year on disposable batteries. Users who stream music or video through their hearing aids likely spend even more, as these functions drain battery life. In addition, there is the cost of gas to and from the store and the time spent doing so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019re More Prepared<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you have an established bedtime routine, it will be easy to add charging your hearing aids<\/a> to the equation, meaning you can rest easy knowing you have a full charge \u2013 about 19-21 hours of continuous use \u2013 when you wake up. Disposable batteries don\u2019t offer the same comfort of knowing exactly how much charge they have and how long they\u2019ll last.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Better for the Environment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many of us are changing up our habits to be more environmentally friendly, like opting out of plastic straws and recycling old soda cans. Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries will need to be properly disposed of when you upgrade your hearing devices, meaning one set will last three to five years rather than three to five days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Good in Cold Weather<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Zinc air-batteries do not function well in cold weather, as low temperatures and lack of moisture can drain them quickly. This means they\u2019ll need to be replaced even more quickly and provide poorer sound quality. Lithium-ion batteries are much better for people living in colder climates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More Energy Efficient<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As stated previously, streaming audio and video to your hearing aids via Bluetooth is taxing on battery life. Most rechargeable hearing aids<\/a> have an active battery life of 19 hours, including up to five hours of streaming. If your batteries run out before you\u2019re ready, you can simply drop them into the charger for 30 minutes, which provides up to six more hours of listening time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re ready to make the switch to rechargeable hearing aids, call the expert audiologists at Blue Ridge ENT today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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