Hearing Aids & Hearing Devices | TruHearing (2024)

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How much should I expect to pay for a hearing aid? ›

Key takeaways: The average cost of a pair of hearing aids can range from $2,000 to $7,000. In August 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) created a new category of over-the-counter hearing aids for adults that is expected to improve access and reduce costs.

It is recommended to wear hearing aids all of the time; except when you are sleeping, showering, having your hair done, swimming or when in a dangerously loud environment.

Tips for Managing Earwax as a Hearing Aid User

This typically involves gently wiping the device with a soft, dry cloth, and using a small brush or tool to remove any wax from the sound ports. Keeping your hearing aids clean not only prevents wax buildup but also ensures optimal performance and longevity of the device.

Typically, Medicare Advantage plans limit enrollees to one set of hearing aids a year, but more than a quarter of plans restrict hearing aid coverage to one pair every two years. The KFF study reported that 14 percent cover one set every three years.

A General Lifespan of Hearing Aids

With trends parallel to advancements in digital technology, hearing aids are packed with extraordinary features to treat a range of hearing loss. On average, hearing aids have an estimated lifespan of three to seven years. Depending on the style, some may last longer.

Your phone calls may not be particularly private, but even though there still might be a little distortion, you should be able to better understand the voice on the other end. The best way to keep your phone and your hearing aid away from each other is by using speakerphone.

If you have hearing aids and a phone that support LE Audio or ASHA, you can stream sound directly from your device to your hearing aids. If you have other Oticon hearing aids or an Android device that does not support LE Audio or ASHA, then use ConnectClip to transform your hearing aids into a wireless stereo headset.

But there are some distinctive accessibility and communication challenges that happen from wearing hearing aids while talking on the phone. For instance, putting your hearing aids next to a phone speaker can create some harsh speaker-to-speaker interference. This can make things difficult to hear and uncomfortable.

Waiting five minutes before inserting the new battery lets enough air into the battery to fully activate the battery's power centers.

A Few Reasons To Remove Hearing Aids While Napping

Sleeping with hearing aids increases the risk of damage, as they may be inadvertently crushed against surfaces or tangled in bedding. Prolonged wear can contribute to ear irritation or infection, especially if devices are not routinely cleaned.

Can I wear my hearing aid without the wax guard? ›

Without a wax guard, your hearing aid speakers could easily be damaged by all of that buildup, moisture, and debris. So using a wax guard is a cheap, safe, and effective way to improve the longevity of your hearing aid — which makes wax guards an excellent return on investment.

Your provider can also flush out the wax using a syringe filled with warm water and saline or diluted hydrogen peroxide. Medicated ear drops may also be recommended to help soften the wax, such as carbamide peroxide (Debrox Earwax Removal Kit, Murine Ear Wax Removal System).

Your hearing aids will instantly restore an array of sounds you probably haven't heard in a while. As your brain adapts to this new sensory input, you may notice some sounds may appear sharper or different from what you remember. For some people, the sound of their own voice will seem especially different to them.

Cost of Repairs and Replacements: Hearing aids can be expensive to repair or replace if they get damaged, lost, or stolen. Insurance can help cover these costs, ensuring that you're not hit with unexpected expenses.

FDA estimates this could lower average costs by as much as $3,000 per pair—providing significant breathing room for the nearly 30 million Americans with hearing loss, including nearly 10 million adults under age 60. Retailers across the country are now selling over-the-counter hearing aids.

Loss of productivity, due to unemployment and premature retirement among people with hearing loss, is conservatively estimated to cost $105 billion annually. Societal costs – the result of social isolation, communication difficulties and stigma – add a further $573 billion each year.