{"id":3160,"date":"2022-07-08T18:46:37","date_gmt":"2022-07-08T22:46:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hamptonroadsent.com\/?p=3160"},"modified":"2022-07-08T18:46:39","modified_gmt":"2022-07-08T22:46:39","slug":"how-to-make-the-most-of-this-summer-with-hearing-aids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hamptonroadsent.com\/how-to-make-the-most-of-this-summer-with-hearing-aids\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make the Most of This Summer with Hearing Aids"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you\u2019re dealing with hearing loss this summer, you\u2019re not alone; approximately 15% of American adults<\/a> report some trouble hearing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Experiencing hearing loss doesn\u2019t have to slow you down over summer. Follow our tips below to make the most of this summer with hearing aids<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep Your Hearing Aids Dry<\/h2>\n\n\n
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There\u2019s nothing more refreshing on a hot summer day than taking a dip at the Hampton Aquatics Center<\/a>. However, you should be careful with your hearing aids if you do so. We recommend removing your hearing aids before going near the water \u2013 even if you don\u2019t plan to swim, you can still get splashed. Put them somewhere safe, like a carrying case inside a backpack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, hearing aids can get wet from summer sweat. If you tend to get a little sweaty, you can invest in a sleeve or sweatband for your hearing aids to keep sweat from infiltrating the devices. You can also invest in a dehumidifier to store them in at night to remove any moisture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avoid Losing Your Hearing Aids<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Summer is a great time to go for hikes, but many people who wear hearing aids worry about losing them on the trail. You can purchase a hearing aid \u201clanyard,\u201d which allows you to clip your hearing aids to your clothing so if they fall out, they\u2019re still attached to your person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re traveling \u2013 whether by plane, car, train or trail \u2013 be sure to keep your hearing aids in a consistent place when you take them out at night to avoid misplacing them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep Your Devices Clean<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Take your hearing aids out before spraying sunscreen or bug spray, as these chemicals can be damaging to your devices. In addition, you should take out your hearing aids before hitting the sand, as the tiny granules can infiltrate the device and cause problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You should always clean your devices at the end of each day, but this is especially true if you\u2019re camping or riding quads or dirt bikes, as your hearing aids are more likely to get dusty or dirty during these activities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information on the benefits of hearing aids<\/a> or to schedule an appointment, call Hampton Roads ENT ~ Allergy<\/span> today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n