Protecting Your Hearing Aids During the Fall Season

Hearing aids are a real lifeline to those that experience hearing loss. They enable you to feel more involved in what is going on around you and to stop having to ask people to repeat themselves all the time. They can give you confidence and enable you to hear more clearly than you would otherwise. These are all reasons why you need to keep your hearing aids protected.

If you don’t, they could get broken, have moisture enter them or get lost meaning you will no longer be able to reap the benefits it gives and might have to repair or replace your hearing aids with your audiologist. In this post we take a look at some top tips for protecting your hearing aids during the fall season.

Why is it Important to Protect Your Hearing Aids During Fall Season?

Protecting your hearing aids during the fall season is crucial because autumn brings environmental challenges like rain, moisture, and fallen leaves that can damage the delicate electronic components of your devices. Moisture can seep into hearing aids, causing malfunctions and reducing their lifespan. Additionally, leaves and debris can clog microphones and speakers, affecting sound quality.

By taking precautions to shield your hearing aids from these seasonal hazards, you ensure their longevity and maintain optimal performance, allowing you to enjoy crisp and clear sound throughout the fall season. With the new seasons comes new change and you want to make sure your hearing aids are prepared for the change. Some of the reasons it’s so important is:

• The cold can wreak havoc with your hearing aid.
• Moisture from increased rainy weather can have an impact.
• If dirt and debris build up your hearing aids can break.
• You are more susceptible to ear infections this time of year.

What Are Some Ways You Can Protect Your Hearing Aids During the Fall Season?

There are many ways that you can keep your hearing aids protected in the fall season, ensuring that just because the weather is changing, it doesn’t mean you need to worry about your hearing aids malfunctioning. The drop in temperature can cause the battery to lose capacity, dying much quicker than normally, or sometimes not even working at all. To avoid this from happening, wrap your head with a scarf, hat or pair of earmuffs and keep your hearing aid protected at all times.

Regularly clean your hearing aids. Due to higher winds and a mix of being inside and outside, you could find that more dirt and debris builds up in your hearing aids. This can cause them to malfunction as well as for you to potentially get more ear infections. Avoid this by regularly cleaning your hearing aids thoroughly, ensuring no little bits of debris are stuck in the mechanism. This is important for both short-term and long-term use and making sure they work as they should.

Don’t Let Your Hearing Aid Be Exposed to Excess Moisture

With the fall unfortunately, also comes the wet weather! Water is not good for hearing aids as it can permeate the batteries and cause the electrics to stop working. To avoid this, put your hearing aid away whenever you are in wet areas such as a bathroom about to have a bath or shower and keep it protected when you are out and about. To safeguard your hearing aids during wet weather, consider wearing a hat or carrying an umbrella to minimize exposure to moisture. At home, it’s advisable to store them in a dedicated case kept in a dry and secure location. To prevent potential damage, it’s wise to steer clear of areas with high humidity, such as bathrooms, where moisture can accumulate in the air.

Get it Repaired Properly

If you find that the change in season has caused your hearing aids to malfunction, don’t try to fix it yourself. This can lead to further damages by not having the proper tools. Opt for professional repair services by consulting an audiologist, ensuring faster, higher-quality fixes that prevent potential harm caused by attempts done at home. Audiologists can also provide valuable insights and tips to prevent recurrence of the issue in the future, ensuring the long-term health of your devices.

Whether you already have hearing aids and are looking for more advice or you are looking to get some and have a few questions, we are here to help. To learn more about Grusecki Audiology & Hearing Aid Services contact us today at 623-583-1737. We are here to help you get the most from your hearing aid and ensure it lasts as long as possible.