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Coronavirus and Hearing Aids

Hearing Aids and Coronavirus

New information about the Coronavirus is coming to us all the time. The fear created through social media or even reliable sources may exceed the reality, at the moment, but the future is always uncertain. If you are losing your hearing and are already wearing hearing aids then, like everyone else, you should think about preparing for any emergencies. Good preparation includes stocking up on essential supplies as contingency and reducing your interaction in public places.

Hearing Aids and Facemasks

One of the common tips for protecting yourself and others against the spread of Coronavirus is to wear a face mask. For anyone who has lost their hearing and is wearing hearing aids, wearing a face mask may reduce the ability of others to understand what you are saying as there is a loss volume and clarity and for you there will be fewer visual clues. If you always rely on lip reading to assist you with understanding and interpreting what other people are saying to you then this will be impaired or lost completely.

If you are new to wearing hearing aids and are just getting used to wearing them on a daily basis, please be aware that there is a risk of dislodging and losing the hearing aids when removing your face mask as it occupies the same space behind your ear. It could become awkward or even cause you to dislodge and drop your hearing aid, which is annoying and frustrating.

Hearing Aid Accessories

Most of us have seen stories in the media about panic buying around the world as news of the Coronavirus spreads and people rush to build up supplies of household items in case the situation worsens. One of the most common items sought is toilet paper but if you have lost your hearing and are wearing hearing aids with batteries, don’t forget to stock up on the batteries for your hearing aid.

Another idea is to buy a hearing aid with rechargeable batteries or if you are currently using a hearing aid with batteries drop by to a professional hearing care provider like Clarisound and take a look at the range of hearing aids with rechargeable batteries. There are many new, functional and reasonably priced models of hearing aids with rechargeable batteries. This could be a good time to change your existing hearing aid to a new model. 

Don’t turn a drama into a crisis. Now is the time to slow down, be calm and be more thoughtful about your daily interactions. If you are losing your hearing, then protecting yourself from problems with hearing and using your hearing aids is as great as protecting other aspects of your health.

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