{"id":4137,"date":"2022-12-02T19:24:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-03T00:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/speechandhearingassoc.com\/?p=4137"},"modified":"2024-02-22T11:32:25","modified_gmt":"2024-02-22T16:32:25","slug":"tips-for-holiday-travel-with-hearing-aids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/speechandhearingassoc.com\/tips-for-holiday-travel-with-hearing-aids\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Holiday Travel with Hearing Aids"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\u201cApproximately 15% of American adults (37.5 million) aged 18 and over report some trouble hearing,\u201d reports the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nidcd.nih.gov\/health\/statistics\/quick-statistics-hearing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders<\/a>. In other words, if you\u2019re experiencing <a href=\"https:\/\/speechandhearingassoc.com\/hearing-loss\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hearing loss<\/a>, you\u2019re not alone this holiday season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you plan to travel with hearing aids, there\u2019s a few things you should keep in mind. We review some tips below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The <em>Do\u2019s <\/em>of Traveling with Hearing Aids<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/speechandhearingassoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/man-woman-hearing-aids-1280x854.jpg\" alt=\"Man with hearing aids getting hug from his girlfriend or partner.\" class=\"wp-image-4140\" width=\"288\" height=\"192\" srcset=\"https:\/\/speechandhearingassoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/man-woman-hearing-aids-1280x854.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/speechandhearingassoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/man-woman-hearing-aids-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/speechandhearingassoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/man-woman-hearing-aids-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/speechandhearingassoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/man-woman-hearing-aids-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/speechandhearingassoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/man-woman-hearing-aids-256x171.jpg 256w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 288px) 100vw, 288px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Below is a list of what you <em>should do <\/em>when it comes to traveling with <a href=\"https:\/\/speechandhearingassoc.com\/hearing-aids\/hearing-aid-fitting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hearing aids<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bring extra batteries. <\/strong>Your hearing aid batteries are what enable you to actually use your devices. The last thing you want is for them to die at the holiday dinner table; unfortunately, this is possible. You\u2019ll still be able to hear, however, if you have spares on hand. We recommend packing even more than you think you\u2019ll need.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pack your dehumidifier.<\/strong> A dehumidifier is a great place to store your hearing aids at the end of each day, especially if you\u2019re traveling somewhere wet or humid. This way, any moisture that has accumulated throughout the day can be eliminated.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Consider other communication tools.<\/strong> Your hearing aids help you hear better, but you may need a boost with other communication tools. For some, this is an assistive listening device like a Roger mic, while for others, it may be a pen and pad of paper.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The <em>Don\u2019ts <\/em>of Traveling with Hearing Aids<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Below is a list of what you <em>shouldn\u2019t do <\/em>when it comes to traveling with hearing aids:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Forget to clean them. <\/strong>Traveling definitely throws off your routine, but one thing you shouldn\u2019t sacrifice is nightly cleanings. After you take out your hearing aids for the day, wipe them down with a soft, dry, clean cloth, then use a wax pick\/wire loop to remove stubborn debris. Open the battery door compartments and wipe them down too.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Remove them during X-rays. <\/strong>When you\u2019re traveling through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newarkairport.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Newark Liberty International Airport<\/a> in Newark and you make it to the security checkpoint, leave your hearing aids in so you can hear the TSA agent\u2019s instructions and so you don\u2019t risk losing them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Leave them unprotected.<\/strong> If you have to remove your hearing aids at any point, be sure to put them in their protective case, and store this somewhere safe like in a drawer or in your suitcase.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Speech &#038; Hearing Associates today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[related-posts]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cApproximately 15% of American adults (37.5 million) aged 18 and over report some trouble hearing,\u201d reports the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders. In other words, if you\u2019re experiencing hearing loss, you\u2019re not alone this holiday season. 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