The Best Hearing Aids for Seniors

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Hearing loss can happen at any age—including birth—but it’s most common among older adults. Data shows that about a third of people 65 and older have age-related hearing loss, jumping to 50 percent after age 75. For these individuals, a hearing aid can significantly enhance their quality of life, allowing them to fully engage in social activities or talk freely on the phone.

Until 2022, when the US Food and Drug Administration green-lit over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids, seniors could only get hearing aids prescribed by a doctor. The FDA’s approval of OTC devices opened the door to increased access and lower costs, and today, there are more styles available than ever. For many seniors, behind-the-ear (BTE) devices ...