What should I do with my old hearing aids?
If you are getting new hearing aids to take advantage of new technology, keep your old hearing aids for back-up.
If you are getting new hearing aids to take advantage of new technology, keep your old hearing aids for back-up.
Since every ear canal has a unique shape, size and angle, the best way to optimize the settings for an individual is to physically measure the sound in the ear canal.
By seeing your audiologist at least once a year for a hearing aid check, you can decide together when it’s time for new hearing aids.
Anyone who uses hearing aids can experience occasional whistling or squealing, which is known as acoustic feedback.
You are wise to use a device daily to keep your hearing aids dry. As you know, hearing aids are not waterproof, so perspiration, humidity and moisture from rain or snow can affect their performance.
Even if you clean your hearing aids every day, which you should do, debris might not be noticed, so it can build up inside the instruments.
Whether you use a Dri Aid jar or a Dry and Store unit, you should place your hearing aids into the drying unit every night.
With good care and routine maintenance, most hearing aids last about five years. However, your decision to get new devices will depend on more than its age.
This offers you the convenience of placing your hearing aids into a charging unit at bedtime and receiving a full day of hearing aid use!
You are wise to plan ahead, so you can focus on your vacation, instead of worrying about your hearing aids.