What Is the Average Age for a Hearing Aid User?

Traditionally, most people would begin using hearing aids in their seventies. However, in recent years, we’ve seen that the average starting age has come down significantly - and for very good reasons.

Why Are People Trying Hearing Aids Earlier?

• Discreet Design

  Today’s hearing aids are smaller and more discreet than ever before. Many are virtually invisible, removing the stigma some people used to feel.

• Advanced Technology

  Modern hearing aids don’t just improve hearing. They can now:

  • Stream phone calls and music directly from a smartphone or tablet

  • Track steps and even monitor heart rate

  • Be customised via an easy-to-use app, giving users more control than ever before

    
    

In many ways, hearing aids can now do everything AirPods can do - but with the added benefit of clearer hearing.

Who Uses Hearing Aids Today?

While many first-time users are still in their seventies or eighties, we now see:

• Younger patients starting sooner thanks to improved design and tech

• Many repeat users in their eighties and nineties are upgrading to the latest features

• Even a growing number of patients over 100 are still enjoying the benefits of modern hearing aids

Rechargeable Convenience

One of the biggest innovations is rechargeable hearing aids. These remove the need for fiddly batteries, offering a simple “charge and go” solution. This convenience appeals to every age group and is quickly becoming the most popular option.

Your Choice, Every Manufacturer

At our centres in Congleton, Poynton, and Glossop, we source hearing aids from every major manufacturer — from simple “put in and go” devices to advanced technological wonders. Whatever your lifestyle, there’s a solution that fits.

📞 Get in touch today:

• Congleton: 01260 290600

• Glossop: 01457 852233

• Poynton: 01625 877505