There seems to be something of a conspiracy of silence when it comes to looking after our hearing aids. We are diagnosed, fitted, and then find ourselves out on the street, metaphorically speaking. What about looking after hearing aids in the winter?
After purchasing hearing aids, you get basic advice on batteries and basic care, such as not to wear hearing aids in the bath or shower. But what about taking care of hearing aids in the winter? Not so long ago I didn’t have a clue how to answer that one either.
Taking care of hearing aids in the winter
The first thing might seem obvious but is still worth mentioning. If you happen to play winter sports, do take out your aids. Since it’s wintertime, there’s a certain element of risk. Snow, ice, rain and the very real danger of slipping are all issues for which you should really prepare. If possible, this may mean leaving them behind. By doing this, you can let yourself go and enjoy the blast without the worry that you might wind up the session with a need to visit your audiologist.
If you need to wear your aids, Phonak hearing aids have an IP68 rating, which means they are water-resistant. Just keep in mind that they are not waterproof. For more protection, you should consider wearing headgear, even if it isn’t cool to do so.
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