{"id":2362,"date":"2024-05-13T12:16:41","date_gmt":"2024-05-13T17:16:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hearbetterevansville.com\/?p=2362"},"modified":"2024-05-13T12:17:27","modified_gmt":"2024-05-13T17:17:27","slug":"protecting-your-hearing-aids-while-staying-active-a-comprehensive-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hearbetterevansville.com\/protecting-your-hearing-aids-while-staying-active-a-comprehensive-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Protecting Your Hearing Aids While Staying Active: A Comprehensive Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Approximately 28.8 million U.S. adults<\/a> could benefit from the use of hearing aids. If you\u2019re new to hearing aids, you may wonder how to best care for your devices. One common worry among new hearing aid users is how to protect their devices from damage during a workout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Engaging in physical activity with hearing aids offers numerous advantages<\/a>, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whether you enjoy bike rides along the Evansville Pigeon Creek Greenway, runs around your neighborhood or weekly Pilates classes, knowing how to care for your hearing aids while exercising can help protect them from damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Two common ways your devices may be harmed during a workout include water or debris contact and physical loss or damage. Here are some practical ways to keep them dry and secure:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Accidents happen, but knowing how to respond promptly can prevent irreparable harm to your devices. If your hearing aids sustain water damage, remove the device batteries immediately and gently dry the battery compartment, batteries and exterior components with a soft towel. Place the devices in a drying jar overnight to absorb any residual moisture. If you notice feedback or distorted noise, contact your hearing aid specialist for a repair<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If your hearing aids incur physical damage, make an appointment with your specialist to check the internal technology and send it away for repair if needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For further guidance on caring for your devices during a workout, contact Hearing Healthcare Center, Inc. today to schedule an appointment with one of our specialists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
How To Protect Your Devices<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Responding to Damage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n