My Story: Most hearing aids are just like any other device where batteries are
needed for functionality, but many people don’t know that hearing aid batteries
need to be replaced often. My particular aids require me to change the
batteries once a week. So, as you can imagine, I carry extra batteries with me
everywhere I go. Luckily, the battery packages are a small enough to fit in a pocket,
wallet or purse. However, hearing aid batteries are not the cheapest things to
find. Just like anything else, batteries are purchased whenever they are needed
but these types of batteries are different. Hearing aid batteries come in many
sizes, but they are all round in shape. They are often found at a typical
grocery store, but the struggle is finding the size you need for a decent
price. Over the years I would reach out to my audiologist for batteries but
realized that I needed way more than what was being offered. I began to order
my them on Amazon but found that I can actually get batteries for a better
price at Costco. With the amount of times I change my batteries, I found that I
need to purchase a larger quantity at once. I remember many situations where I
was out in public or with friends without extra batteries available. This would
cause me to become worried and nervous. Hearing aids will essentially time out
after the batteries go dead. My aids give me a five-minute warning by beeping
in my ear to alert that the batteries are low. It’s actually a really cool feature!
If I am someplace where I can quickly change them, I will immediately do so. Though,
I have been in situations where I must wait hours in order to change the
batteries and I go that time without hearing. Hearing aids require batteries,
ear wax filters, portable cases, etc. in order to live life everyday as a “normal”
person. I wish there were more resources out there to help with the
necessities, and maybe one day our society will offer more for the community.
Here's a Little Help: If you are like me where you like to be over
prepared and ready for any situation, I highly recommend carrying extra hearing
aid batteries, and any other necessity, with you. If you chose to purchase batteries from Amazon, I suggest checking the expiration date because that was a major issue for me. I would order a pack of batteries and realize they were expired upon arrival. Hearing aids are just like
any device where batteries or charging may be needed, depending on the type of technology.
I would suggest doing researching on what your device requires and where you can
find the best prices. Like anything else, we have the option to shop around for
the prices that best fit our needs.
