Hearing aids are custom-fitted for the person who will be wearing them. That’s why it’s essential to consider the style of used hearing aids you’ve acquired. From a functional viewpoint, they may not work well for the person who received them secondhand. It’s also unhygienic to reuse in-the-ear hearing aids from one person to the next.

Over-the-ear hearing aids can be acquired used and still offer benefits for the people wearing them. If you’ve recently upgraded your hearing aids and have a spare pair you’d like to sell or donate, many organizations would love to have them. Ideas on ways to reuse your over-the-ear hearing aids are listed below for you to consider.

Selling Used Hearing Aids

Although some people would advise against it, selling your old hearing aid enables someone else to benefit from its use. Selling your used hearing aids can also let you recoup some of its initial cost. Being able to help someone else with better hearing care feels excellent. It’s something you’ll be glad that you did.

Trade In Your Used Hearing Aid for a Newer Model

Some audiologists partner with charities to donate working hearing aids to people in need. You can request more information about such a program when you go in to get fitted for your new hearing aid. You’ll know right away whether the ear specialist works with another party to bring the gift of better hearing into people’s lives.

Donate Your Used Hearing Aid

If your audiologist does not work with a charitable group, find one of your own to work with. A simple internet search helps you identify organizations interested in your old hearing aid. They’ll make arrangements for it to be sent to them so they can get it reprogrammed and repaired, so someone can benefit from the use of it.

There are many ways to keep your hearing aid out of the landfill. You’ve got three options to consider now. If you know that someone will benefit from the use of your used hearing aid, make arrangements for it to be sold or donated. It won’t require a lot of extra effort on your behalf.

Contact Us Today for More Information About How to Help Others with Hearing Loss

Call us today to set up an appointment to be fitted for a new hearing aid and to learn more about what you can do with your old one. Rather than throw it away, give the gift of hearing care to someone with hearing loss. Your generosity can help someone hear better and perform everyday functions with greater comfort and ease.