The Benefits of Rechargeable Hearing Aids

The amazing benefits of rechargeable hearing aids

As a hearing aid wearer, are you getting sick of dead batteries? You have to fiddle with those small, smooth, and oh so slippery batteries every few days, and sometimes it feels like you’re changing them every day. Going through hundreds of batteries a year is bad for the environment, and let’s face it, sometimes gets a bit expensive. Then there’s that horrible moment when your batteries die at the office, and you don’t have a new set on hand! Hopefully it’s never happened on a day you have an important meeting or are scheduled to give a presentation.

Now suppose you had another way to power your hearing aids! Would you consider a rechargeable option?

 

Never Run out of Power Again

Rechargeable batteries are a simple solution. Say goodbye to dead batteries, and experience hours of crystal clear hearing. Unlike the batteries you carry around in your purse that lose charge unexpectedly, rechargeable batteries are guaranteed to last all day. After a night in the charger, your day will consist of confident, natural hearing.

The charging dock is slightly different for each hearing aid model and manufacturer, but the principle is the same. Just place your hearing aids into the charging dock at night, and wake up to full power. Some will fully charge in as little as 4 hours. This is the same routine as plugging in your cell phone or laptop at night, so it’s easy to remember.

 

Who’s Offering Rechargeable Batteries

Starkey

Starkey has joined the rechargeable battery race with their VFusion rechargeable batteries. After a night in the charger, you get 18 hours of power. The batteries will last up to 6 months, much longer than the 5-7 days you get from traditional batteries. Starkey’s charger is a small device that looks like a thumb drive. It has a slide out compartment that holds 2 batteries, and you simply slip the batteries into the compartment, plug it into your computer or a wall charger, and let the magic happen. This is a versatile recharging option, since these batteries are compatible with most Starkey hearing aids.

Siemens

Siemens offers rechargeable batteries and an eCharger that takes the stress out of wearing hearing aids. These rechargeable batteries remove all the hassle, and are found in several Siemens hearing aids. The eCharger from Siemens both charges and dries the hearing aids to provide long lasting hearing while protecting your hearing aids from moisture damage. The entire hearing aid is placed in the charger, and you don’t ever have to remove the batteries. After 6 hours on the charger, they’ll power your whole day.

Signia

Signia recently launched their Cellion primax, a lithium-ion powered hearing aid. From just one charge, it’s possible to get two days of regular use. It uses wireless inductive charging technology, so you can set the hearing aids anywhere on the charger making it easier to use and more reliable. With this powerful battery, Cellion primax can treat severe hearing loss without sacrificing their elegant design. The battery is sealed into the hearing aid, so you can forget about opening and closing those tiny battery doors, and just enjoy natural listening.

Phonak

Phonak recently launched Belong, a new operating platform which also features a built-in lithium-ion rechargeable battery. It’s available in the new Audeo B hearing aid that was released this fall. This technology has the fastest charge time and the longest battery life. It lasts up to 24 hours with just 3 hours in the charger. This hearing aid even has a fast charging option. After 30 minutes in the charger, it will provide 6 hours of battery life, so these hearing aids can keep up with your active lifestyle no matter what happens. Lithium-ion batteries will last for years despite daily charging, so the batteries will last the entire life of the hearing aids.

 

If you’re looking for the reliability and convenience of rechargeable hearing aids, come visit us today at Desert Valley Audiology to discuss your options.