Choosing and buying a hearing aid is the most important moment in the life of every person with hearing loss because it radically changes lives. A person returns to the wonderful world of sounds and voices. Old problems and difficulties go away, and a happy full-fledged life returns!
Hearing aids are irreplaceable assistants for millions of people who have regained lost confidence and a wonderful world of sounds. But we must remember that modern hearing aids are complex digital devices consisting of many components. Therefore, for them to work for a long time, it is necessary to regularly take care of them. The most important thing is proper care.
Hearing aids are compact computers powered by one (or several) batteries, the size of a tiny button. But unlike PCs, they are constantly working in adverse conditions. The external environment (sunlight, dust, dirt, moisture, etc.) and the physiological processes of the body (sweat, earwax, etc.) negatively affect the devices, often leading them to breakage. It is a serious blow for anyone with hearing loss. Firstly, he can’t hear normally again. Secondly, it is an emotional blow. After all, the selection, purchase, configuration, and adaptatioŅ require time and money. You don’t want to get into such a situation, do you? Then try to properly take care of your devices and follow the following simple rules.
Clean your hearing aids regularly. If you don’t know how to do it correctly, then ask your audiologist to show you. In such a way you’ll be able to disassemble and clean the devices from dust and dirt yourself. Use special tools.
Do not wash your hearing aids with water or other cleaning products. It is strictly forbidden to wipe them with alcohol, solvent, or any other cleaning agent not specifically designed for this purpose! Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the devices. When you take the devices in your hands, be sure to hold them over a soft surface so as not to damage them if they accidentally fall out of your hands.
Make a small stock of consumables and cleaning materials. For example, batteries, earplugs, etc. Order hearing aid supplies online in advance and use them as needed.
Turn off the hearing aid before going to bed. Thus, you will extend the battery life. If you have devices with batteries, be sure to charge them every night. It’ll help to avoid a sudden shutdown the next day.
Dry your devices daily. Moisture can get into them not only from rain but also from sweat. Leave the battery cover open overnight. Excess moisture can be removed using a special silicone desiccant. In addition, you can use special dryers for the hearing aid.
Protect the hearing aid from excessive temperature. Never put it in the glove compartment of the car and do not keep it in the sun in hot weather. Also, protect your devices from excessive cold.
Keep the devices in a case out of the reach of children and pets.
