Healthy hearing is one of the most important gifts we can give. We want to make it easy for you to share the joys of hearing better this holiday season. Do you know someone who has a hearing aid? These six tips will help you maximize your hearing device’s potential. If you’re in the area, come visit Pensacola’s best hearing center.
Wireless Mic
While hearing aids that are high quality can produce clear sound, it is still beneficial to have an additional microphone. A wireless Bluetooth microphone transmits speech directly to the hearing aid. This is useful for one-to-one conversations, boardroom discussions, and lively dinner parties. It can be attached to the speaker’s collar, or placed in a central location. This makes it easy to participate in the conversation.
TV Streamer
It is not easy to keep everyone happy at the TV volume during movie night at your home. For those with hearing loss, it can be even more difficult. A TV streamer can help. This small, tabletop device transmits audio from a TV or stereo to the hearing aid. It allows the wearer to adjust the volume to suit their needs, without having to change it for others. Voila!
Remote Control
Remote control for hearing aids You bet! You can use the remotes to adjust volume, program settings, change the source of streaming audio, set ambient sound levels and monitor battery levels. It gives the user convenience and empowerment right in their hands.
Cleaning Kit
Hearing aids, like all electronic devices, require periodic maintenance. Cleaning can prolong the life of your hearing aids and reduce wear. You could make a cleaning kit by mixing and matching these resources.
- Wax Picks
- Use soft, dry cloths
- Wax-guard cleaning brush
- Specially formulated cleaning spray for hearing aids
- Disinfectant wipes compatible for hearing aids
- A combination hearing-aid dehumidifier/sanitizer
Tech Time
There are many apps that focus on health and wellness, including some designed for hearing aids. These apps make it easy to adjust settings, stream, schedule virtual hearing care appointments and much more. A homemade “coupon” can be a great way to brighten someone’s day by giving them a gift of time spent learning how to use the best apps.
Hearing Protection
Although this is not a good idea for hearing aids, it is an important part of hearing health. High quality hearing protection can help to reduce excessive noise exposure, which is one of the leading causes of hearing loss. For those who spend a lot of time in noisy environments such as work or recreation, personalized hearing protection might be a great gift.
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