# Disposable Hearing Aids Cheap + Disposable + Wasteful = Perfect for U.S. By Going Like Sixty | Published 2009-01-02 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/throw-away-hearing-aid-cheap-disposable-wasteful-perfect-for-us References: [coolest-gadgets](http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20081231/songbird-flexfit-hearing-aid-is-disposable/) & [songbirdhearing](http://www.songbirdhearing.com/product-flexfit.html) Today I bring you (me) the first throw-away hearing aid. The Songbird Flexfit is made for those who need part-time hearing assistance. It’s a one-size-fits-all aid at an affordable price with a fairly inconspicuous earpiece. The design is made from Cicoil and is a highly flexible, miniature flat cable. **Implications** - This trend hints towards the future of healthcare. People are recovering from their losses from the recession and healthcare is a top priority, but can be very pricey. The idea of disposable healthcare that's affordable to the masses is something that is being experimented with now -- and this [disposable hearing aid](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beltone-boost-max-s) is only the beginning. Businesses that offer a service or product for less money than competitors (even if their product may have a shorter shelf life) will appeal to credit crunched individuals. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Boomers](https://www.trendhunter.com/boomers) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Disposable Healthcare:** The disposable hearing aid hints towards the future of affordable healthcare and presents opportunities for businesses to offer inexpensive, effective products or services. - **Part-time Solutions:** The Songbird Flexfit cater to those who need part-time hearing assistance, and this trend opens up possibilities for businesses to create cheap part-time solutions in other healthcare areas. - **Inexpensive Innovations:** The concept of creating less expensive, disposable everyday products presents opportunities for businesses in various industries to create innovative products that are affordable and convenient to the mass market. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Healthcare:** This disposable hearing aid trend offers opportunities for businesses to create affordable healthcare solutions for those who cannot afford expensive treatments or therapies. - **Consumer Electronics:** The disposable hearing aid trend creates room for businesses to create innovative, inexpensive everyday electronics that cater to the mass market. - **Consumer Goods:** The idea of disposable everyday products creates opportunities for businesses to innovate in the consumer goods industry by creating affordable, convenient products with shorter shelf lives. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Accessible DIY Hearing Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/overthecounter-hearing-aid.md) - [Attention-Grabbing Hearing Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/overtone-hearing-aid.md) - [Nearly Invisible Hearing Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/core-one-pro.md) - [Self-Fitting Hearing Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eargo-7.md) - [Ergonomic Hearing Aid Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/claro-hearing-aid.md) - [Invisible Hearing Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huehearing.md) - [Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allday-clear.md) - [Hearing Aid Wearable Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bruckhoff-spectacle-aids.md) - [DIY Bone Conduction Hearing Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mearsun.md)