What are the best hearing aids for seniors and elderly patients?
Updated: Nov 1
Sooner or later you may find yourself in a situation to help your mother, father or an elder in the family or friends looking for a pair of hearing aids. Read this article to learn about the things that you need to consider when helping an elderly person choose the right hearing aid.
This article will address your questions about:
Should I buy ITE or RIC hearing aids for my mom or dad? What should I consider when choosing the style of my next hearing aid for my elder relatives?
Should my mom stay with the same brand of hearing aids?
Which are the latest hearing aids in the UK for elderly patients?
Are cheap hearing aids worth buying for elderly patients?
Is there a downside to wearing hearing aids?
What is a cheap alternative to a hearing aid for elderly people?
Is it best for elderly people to get hearing aids from an audiologist?
Can I buy hearing aids on a monthly payment plan?
What are the easiest hearing aids to put in for elderly people?
What is the most intelligent hearing aid for elderly people?
Are hearing aids with Bluetooth good for elderly patients?
Are warranty and aftercare of hearing aids important for elderly patients?
Please do not hesitate to contact us in case you have further questions about choosing hearing aids for the elderly.
Should I buy ITE or RIC hearing aids for my mom or dad? What should I consider when choosing the style of my next hearing aid for my elder relatives?
Not everyone is ready for a change. Most older patients detest change, therefore the best approach is to stay with the type and model that the patient has been using for years.
Should my mom stay with the same brand of hearing aids?
It is highly recommended to stay with the same brand of hearing aids when purchasing a new pair of hearing aids. This is even more valid for elderly patients. Each manufacturer of hearing aids has its own sound processing, which is why it is no surprise for the wearer to notice a change in the timbre of the sound when switching from one brand to another brand of hearing aids.
Which are the latest hearing aids in the UK for elderly patients?
The most popular behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aids in 2023 are Oticon Xceed UP and Phonak Naida. Nevertheless, there is not much difference in choosing a pair of hearing aids for older patients versus middle-aged ones. Perhaps the biggest difference is that older patients could have more severe hearing loss and, hence would require more powerful hearing aids for severe-to-profound hearing loss that usually are fitted with earmould.
Are cheap hearing aids worth buying for elderly patients?
The cheap hearing aids in the range of £150 to £300 are not hearing aids, they are usually amplifiers. They do not have the precession required to be used for medical purposes, hence should be avoided at all costs. If you are on a tight budget to buy a pair of hearing aids but are keen to upgrade your free NHS hearing aids then take a look at our NHS+ collection of hearing aids here.
Is there a downside to wearing hearing aids?
Some elderly patients have the perception that if I use hearing aids my ears will be lazy and the decline in my hearing will accelerate. This is a wrong perception and has no scientific basis. If you are missing the conversation with people around you then you need to consider hearing aids seriously, or you'll be draining your cognitive power to understand the message by guessing and building the conversation
What is a cheap alternative to a hearing aid for elderly people?
Here is my best advice to elderly patients in the market for new hearing aids: If the patient is not socially very active, my best suggestion is to stay with the lower technology level of the premium hearing aids. Don't bring out your purse quickly, ask your audiologist about the lower technology level of the brand that you wish to purchase and seek advice on the features that you may be missing in lower technology levels. On a tight budget to buy your next hearing aids, see our NHS+ hearing aids here,