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By Sarah Bricker on Jul 1, 2015  Share This:
Summertime is upon us and that means sunny days, warm weather and lots of time spent outside! But for those with hearing aids, summer can present some problems. Hearing aids can be damaged when exposed to heat or moisture. Sweat and water are the two biggest enemies of hearing aids during the summer, and sharp temperature changes can cause condensation and an increased propensity to sweat. All of these are damaging to your hearing aids and may prevent them from working properly. Damage could result in distorted or weak sound quality, reduced battery life and inconsistent functionality. 1. Take out your hearing aids when exercising outside, if it is raining or if the weather is extremely warm. 2. At night, open the battery door to allow dry, fresh air to move through the hearing aid and relieve moisture. 3. Keep you hearing aids in a protective case and out of direct sunlight when you are not wearing them. 4. Avoid storing hearing aids in humid places such as in glove boxes, dashboards, or other environments where heat and moisture can build up. 5. Remove your hearing aids before showering, swimming or any activity in which you will or could be exposed to water. 6. Sunscreen has oils that can damage hearing aids, so apply lotions or sprays completely before putting on your hearing aids. Be sure that the sunscreen is fully rubbed in or dry before putting your hearing aids back on or the oils will seep into open seams and microphone ports or vents. Summer should be fun not stressful. Follow our tips above for a worry-free summer that’s full of sounds and sunshine. Have questions about how to care for your hearing aids? Call us at (651) 528-7868.
2 Comments
I really appreciated your advice on waiting to put in the hearing aid until after all of the sunscreen has seeped into your skin, since the harmful oils can ruin the microphone in your hearing aid! My wife has been having some trouble hearing recently, and we have been debating whether or not she needs a hearing aid soon. Since we like to go outside a lot in the summer, I will definitely remember this tip for my wife if she gets a hearing aid! 11/29/2018 09:59:49 am
I really appreciate your tip to try and keep your hearing aids out of direct sunlight when you are wearing them. My wife told me that she is having a hard time hearing her coworkers while she is at work, so we might get her a hearing aid. I will be sure to tell her that if she does get a hearing aid, she should try and keep it out of direct sunlight when she isn't wearing it! Leave a Reply. |
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