How To Care For Your Hearing Aids

If you have recently been diagnosed with hearing loss, then one of the treatment options available to you is hearing aids. Hearing aids are handy devices that allow you to boost your level of hearing so that you don’t have to strain to hear things around you. However, as with everything else, you need to take care of them in order for them to work properly. If you’re not sure how to do this, then you have come to the right place. Down below, we’re going to be taking a look at some of the ways that you can care for your hearing aids, so keep reading if you would like to find out more.

Remove Any Visible Debris or Earwax

First and foremost, it is essential to remove your hearing aids and carefully inspect them for any visible debris or earwax accumulation. If you spot any, gently wipe them clean to prevent potential damage caused by buildup. It is advisable to incorporate this cleaning routine into your daily practice, ensuring that your hearing aids remain pristine and ready for the following day. By maintaining this diligent habit, you can rest assured that your hearing aids are free from obstructions and operating at their optimal level.

Once you have cleaned them, ensure that you are storing them in a cool, dry place so that they don’t get damaged. Many people opt to have a case for them, so ensure that they only go in here when they are clean.

Schedule Routine Visits with Your Hearing Instrument Specialist (HIS)

We also recommend that you schedule routine visits with your hearing instrument specialist to make sure that everything is working correctly. They can check the devices and ensure that everything is in working order, and check that they are still set at the right settings for your hearing needs. It might be the case that as your hearing changes you need your hearing aids altered, and your HIS will be able to do this for you.

Hopefully this should avoid the need for any big repairs as your HIS should be able to catch issues before they become a massive problem.

Handle Them with Care as Much as Possible

It’s a good idea to handle them with as much care as possible to avoid breaking them, and to make sure that you are not damaging them in any way. If you are too rough with your hearing aids, then you might end up causing damage that you are not aware of straight away. For example, if you throw them onto the table to store them, you can easily break something inside of them, causing them to need a repair. Or, if you are too rough with them, you might end up pulling parts off by mistake. Hearing aids are extremely delicate devices and you want to make sure that you are taking care of them.

It’s also best if you wash your hands before you touch your hearing aids when taking them out. This is because of all of the bacteria and debris that builds up on your hands over the day. If you want to care for them correctly, washing your hands is a must.

Try to Avoid Wearing Them in the Shower

Last but not least, we recommend that you avoid wearing them in the shower or when you go swimming as you don’t really want them to get wet. There are some models that are waterproof, so these are OK to wear in the shower, but more often than not it’s just safer to take them out. Water damage is one of the most common problems that individuals end up having with their hearing aids, so it just saves you a lot of time and hassle to take them out before you get under the water.

If you really want to be able to keep your hearing aids in when you shower or if you like to swim, make sure that you are speaking to your HIS about the best type of hearing aids for this. They will be able to advise you accordingly.

If you are interested in finding out more about hearing aids, or you would like to book in for a hearing test, you can get in touch with Nu-Life Hearing Centre at (855) 867-7449 today. A friendly member of the team will be more than happy to talk you through any of your questions or queries and help you in any way that they can.