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Hearing aids play a vital role in your life, allowing you to chat with loved ones and perform at work. However, these devices have specific maintenance requirements, so it's essential to care for them correctly to ensure they're functional for years to come. If you’re new to having hearing aids or just want to brush up on maintenance tips, here are a few suggestions.

How to Care for Hearing Aids

1. Keep Them Dry

Hearing AidsIf water works its way inside your hearing aids, it can damage the delicate circuitry that allows them to function. Don’t wear them in water; and, when you put them away, make sure it’s in a place that doesn’t collect moisture.

2. Change the Batteries

Not only will your hearing aids stop functioning when the batteries wear down, but low power will also begin to affect the sound quality and potentially damage the mechanisms. Be ready to change the batteries as soon as you notice they’re getting low. If you’re not using your hearing aids, take the batteries out.

3. Clean the Wax

Ear wax isn’t harmful, but it can build up in and on your hearing aids and negatively impact their performance. Use a cotton swab or soft brush to clean them, and pay special attention to the receiver and microphone.

4. Handle Them Carefully

Hearing aids are more durable than in years past, but it’s still possible to damage them. Avoid dropping them, and don’t store them with sharp objects; nicks and scratches from coins, keys, and other objects can deform the casing and make them less comfortable to wear.

 

If you rely on hearing aids to compensate for hearing loss, County Hearing And Balance in Madison, CT, will help you choose and maintain your equipment. Their skilled staff members at locations in Madison, Waterford, Groton, Norwich, Old Saybrook, and Middletown are committed to keeping you comfortable and helping you hear your best. To schedule an appointment, call (203) 245-1950 or reach out online.

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