The Best Hearing Aids of 2021

By Team Backed
September 20, 2021
Hearing loss affects millions of older adults- 1 in 3 people between the ages of 65 and 74 and almost half of those over age 75 live with impaired hearing, according to the National Institute on Aging. Because hearing loss is such a normal part of aging, many people don’t understand how risky it can be to allow deafness to go untreated. Not being able to enjoy one’s normal activities, like taking in a movie, talking with friends, or even being able to hear timers and appliances in the home, essentially cuts a person off from their own life. Studies have increasingly shown that the isolation that conditions like unaided hearing loss often leads to further problems, including both physical and mental health challenges.

Many seniors who do not treat their hearing loss fail to do so simply because they believe they cannot afford a pair of hearing aids. The costs involved can be daunting, from audiologist appointments, to fittings, to hearing aid and accessory purchases. Other seniors may neglect their hearing care because they feel behind the curve where modern technologies are concerned, or are hesitant to admit they’re experiencing hearing loss.

With this guide, our goal is to demonstrate what a broad variety of price ranges and high-quality hearing aid styles are currently available, even for people on extremely limited budgets and those who are not technologically inclined. By handling hearing impairment when it occurs, seniors become better equipped to age in place and avoid some health risks associated with untreated hearing loss.

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