Got any exciting travel plans for the summer? Your departure date may feel a ways off now, but that doesn’t mean that there isn’t critical preparation that can be done now, especially if you’re a hearing aid user. Let’s discuss some things you can do now and in the weeks leading up to your trip to make sure you and your hearing aids are ready for a great vacation.
Schedule a Pre-Travel Hearing Checkup
This is definitely one you should do as soon as possible to make sure you get an appointment before you leave. Give us a call for a hearing aid tune-up and routine hearing test, if it’s been a while since we’ve seen you for either.
Vacations offer incredible opportunities to experience another place, and that includes its soundscapes, too. Whether you’re doing something dynamic that is complex for listening, like learning how to do a local dance or visiting a busy tourist destination, or doing something quiet, like relaxing on the beach, you’ll want to be able to hear everything around you. That’s why you want to make sure your hearing aids are prepared for the job.
Make a Checklist for a Hearing Travel Essentials Kit
You may not be leaving yet, but you’ll feel more prepared if you make a checklist ahead of time with everything you’ll need for your hearing aids. Some things you might add include extra batteries or your charger (depending on whether your hearing aids are rechargeable or use replaceable batteries), extra wax guards and extra earmolds or domes so you aren’t caught without critical supplies.
Also, include items that will protect your devices, such as a hard-shell case, a cleaning kit, a lanyard and a dehumidifier or an electric dryer, especially if you’re going somewhere humid or near water.
Know Where to Get Help Away from Home
Despite our best efforts, accidents do happen. Do some research now on audiology and hearing aid services local to your destination, so you know where to go if something happens to your hearing aids while you’re on your trip. Ask your team at Premier Medical Group as well; we may have connections in the area.
If you have a phone app for your hearing aids, it may include manufacturer information and help for your make and model. Check the app to see if it has any information like that.
We at Premier Medical Group want you to have a successful trip and enjoy all the sights and sounds of your vacation. Whether you’re listening to the relaxing sound of waves hitting the beach or chatting with locals, make sure your hearing aids are ready to go. Call us to learn more about actions you can take before your trip.