- 25 February, 2025
- Written by Digibionic India
As our parents age, maintaining their quality of life becomes our top priority. Along with many health related issue, one of the most common challenges they face is hearing loss. The level of hearing loss depends on age, health; their lifestyle and environment they live. The hearing loss significantly impact their day-to-day activities At Digibionic Hearing Aid Centre, we understand how crucial it is to choose the right hearing aids to ensure your parents stay connected with their loved ones and maintain an active lifestyle.
Understanding the Impact of Hearing Loss, especially on Retirees
Hearing loss can make even simple interactions challenging. Your parents might struggle to follow conversations, especially in noisy environments, leading to feelings of isolation or frustration. They began to miss out on enjoying their favourite TV shows, talking to grandchildren, or participating in social gatherings. These further continues and create a social isolation and less active daily life which is even more harmful for them considering the age factor. The right hearing aid can transform their experience, enhancing their ability to communicate and boosting their confidence to live a normal & healthy life.
How to Select the Best Hearing Aids
- Assess Their Hearing Needs: Every individual’s hearing loss is unique. We recommend starting with a comprehensive hearing assessment by a professional audiologist. This will help determine the degree and type of hearing loss, allowing us to suggest the most suitable hearing aid model.
- Ease of Use: Retirees may find it challenging to handle tiny buttons or battery handling. It is important to choose a hearing aid that is user-friendly and comes with features like rechargeability, easy to control to reduce maintenance hassles.
- Consider Their Lifestyle: Understanding your parents’ daily routines and activities is vital. Do they enjoy outdoor walks, social gatherings, or quiet indoor activities? Different hearing aids offer features like motion sensors, directional microphones, and Bluetooth connectivity that cater to specific lifestyle needs.
- Budget: While advanced technology offers additional features, it is essential to choose a device that aligns with your budget while still providing good performance. Now in the market we have some really good hearing aid that are a good balance of must have function at an affordable price.
- Trial and Support: In our vast experience in hearing aid industry, we heard lot of the cases where the customers that they purchased a hearing aid without trail and now the hearing aid isn’t preforming at per the seller suggestions. So, it is a must and should ensure that your parents get a chance to try the hearing aid in real-world situations before finalizing any hearing aid.
Real-Life Scenarios: Matching Hearing Aids with Needs and Budgets
To further simplify the selection process, here are four cases demonstrating how different needs and budgets align with specific hearing aids:
| Case 1 |
| Age 80+ yrs with Less active, mostly indoor, and for the people with Severe to profound Hearing loss |
| Features: BTE; 16 Channels, Rechargeable, App control, Audio streaming (iPhone only), Speeh and noise management, feedback cancellation Pricing: 80,000 & Above |
| Features: BTE; 16 Channels, Rechargeable; Speech and noise management Pricing: 55,000 & Above |
| Features: BTE; 8 Channels, Basic noise reduction Pricing: 30,000 & Above |
| Features: BTE;2- 4 Channels, Easy to use, Simple Operation Pricing: 8,000 & Above |
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| Case 2 |
| Age 60-80 yrs with Moderately active indoor & outdoor, and for the people with Moderately severe to severe |
| Features: BTE; 16- 24 Channels, Rechargeable, App control, Audio streaming (iPhone only), Directional Microphone, Speeh and noise management, feedback cancellation, ewindscreen Pricing: 95,000 & Above |
| Features: RIC; 16- 24 Channels, Rechargeable, App control, Audio streaming, Directional Microphone, Speeh and noise management, feedback cancellation Pricing: 85,000 & Above |
| Features: BTE/ RIC; 8- 16 Channels, Rechargeable; Speech and noise management Pricing: 50,000 & Above |
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| Case 3 |
| Age 60-80 yrs who are Working Professional, Active indoor & outdoor, and for the people with Moderate to severe |
| Features: ITC; 24- 48 Channels, Rechargeable, App control, Audio streaming, Auto focus, Motion sensors, Directional Microphone, Auto noise cancellation, feedback management, ewindscreen and more Pricing: 1,80,000 & Above |
| Features: RIC/ ITC; 16- 48 Channels, Rechargeable, App control, Audio streaming, Motion sensors, Directional Microphone, Speeh and noise management, feedback cancellation, ewindscreen Pricing: 1,00,000 & Above |
| Features: ITC/ RIC; 8- 16 Channels, Rechargeable; Speech and noise management Pricing: 50,000 & Above |
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**The price indicated above includes the various offer and festival discount and is only for a reference purpose and doesn’t indicate the current price of the hearing aid.
Conclusion
Choosing the right hearing aid for your retired parents can significantly enhance their quality of life. At Digibionic Hearing Aid Centre, our team is dedicated to guiding you through the selection process, offering personalized solutions that match your parents’ hearing needs, lifestyle, and budget. Digibionic provides trial periods and ongoing support to help with adjustments and ensure maximum comfort up to 2 Year. Contact us today to schedule a hearing assessment and take the first step towards improved communication and well-being for your loved ones.
