Summer Activities & Hearing Aid Care

It’s always important to live the summer months to the fullest. After the cold and dark winter, it’s important that we take the time to enjoy all that summer can bring. If you can plan it correctly, you’ll have plenty of happy memories to look back on once fall rolls around! However, if you have a hearing aid, then it’s important that you take the time to look after your device. You can still have a memorable and fun summer, but you’ll need to keep a few things in mind.

In this article, we’re going to run through some of the most important hearing aid care tips for the summer months. 

Get a Cover

If you know that you’re going to spend the summer months in a hot environment, then it’s recommended to invest in a hearing aid cover. These covers can help to keep moisture away from your device, such as sweat. The type of cover you’ll need will depend on the type of hearing aid you have, though not every style has a cover available. The most common hearing aid cover is for the behind the ear style. They essentially function as a sweatband for your device. 

Other Tools

There are some other products that you can use to protect your hearing aid from water and moisture, too. For example, you may want to invest in a hearing aid dry box. They help to keep your hearing device dry and they’ll also function as a dehumidifier. They’re generally for use in the home. You can also get a portable waterproof container, too – they come in very handy when you’re around wet areas. 

If you’re worried about your hearing aid coming loose when you’re on the move – and thus losing them – then look at investing in a hearing aid cord and clip. These attach the hearing aid to your clothing, so you’ll know that whatever happens, you won’t lose your device. 

Take Them Out

While you can wear your hearing aid when you’re doing a moderate level of exercise, it’s best to remove them if you’re engaging in an activity that’s slightly more active. You can end up doing all kinds of fun activities during the summer, but if you’re, say, ziplining with your hearing aid in, then there’s a strong chance that it’ll come loose. And, of course, it’s best to take it out if there’s even the smallest chance that you’re going to get wet. 

If They Get Wet

Of course, even with all the best intentions in the world, there’s still a possibility that your device might get wet. If you find that this happens, then it’s important to spring into action as quickly as possible. You should remove the batteries and then place the device in a dehumidifier device. It’s likely that you’ll be able to solve the issue! However, if things don’t seem to be working as they used to, then you’ll want to get in touch with a hearing instrument specialist.

Clean them Well

There are several reasons why you’ll want to pay particular attention to the cleaning of your hearing aid during the summer. First, the performance may be compromised by sand and other dirt that you’re much more likely to come across during the summer months. Second, the warmth and humidity of the summer months mean that hearing aids can become a hotspot for bacteria. As such, you’ll want to dedicate some time to disinfecting your hearing aids each day. 

When Traveling

If you’re traveling far from home this summer, then you may want to buy travel insurance that includes damage or loss of hearing aids. It’s also important that you pack enough batteries with you because it might be difficult to get replacements, especially if you’re in a foreign country.

As we’ve seen, there’s no reason why you can’t live summer to the fullest with your hearing aid. It’s just important to take a few more precautions, to ensure that your device works just as well come the end of summer as it does at the beginning of summer. If you’re looking to upgrade your hearing aid or to get one for the first time, then be sure to get in touch with us here at Hearing Well Matters. Call us today at (647) 247-2704. We will be happy to help you.