Hearing Aid Accessories: What You Need to Know

Do you want a hearing aid accessory? Your audiologist will recommend a selection of accessories that every hearing aid wearer should have. In this blog, we’ll show you all of the essential accessories, along with a few other non-essential items you may consider based on your needs and lifestyle. These accessories should be used regardless of your lifestyle. They’re designed to help prolong the life of your hearing aids and reduce the chances of breakages.

A Cleaning Kit

Every hearing aid wearer needs a cleaning kit. Your audiologist will walk you through want you need to clean your hearing aid. In fact, all you need is a soft cloth, a wax removal brush and a wax removal pick. These three things will help you wipe the device clean while removing any excess earwax that coats it. Don’t use any cleaning sprays as they actually damage the inner workings of your device.

A Case

Most hearing aids come with their own case, but you may want to upgrade it. These cases may not provide the protection you need for your device, so consider purchasing one that offers more protection. Waterproof cases are a smart idea, particularly if your house gets very humid. Keeping your hearing aid in a waterproof case while you shower prevents moisture from getting in and damaging the battery. Plus, a case that you can fit in your bag or pocket is easy to carry around with you. So, if you need to remove your hearing aid while you’re out, you have a safe place to put it.

Replacement Batteries

Experiencing a battery depletion while on the go can be highly inconvenient. In an instant, your hearing aid ceases to function, leaving you without your hearing aid. This disruption can affect your daily rhythm and pose potential hazards, especially contingent upon the extent of your hearing loss and your specific location at the time of occurrence.

Carrying some replacement batteries means you can always swap them out when necessary. Get a battery caddy too, so they’re nicely protected. Actually, some hearing aid carry cases have a little compartment for batteries, so this kills two birds with one stone. The added benefit of replacement batteries is that you can recharge a set of batteries while using the other ones. If you’re at home and your hearing aid runs out, swap in some freshly charged ones while recharging the old ones at the same time.

Hearing Aid Clips

If you often lose your hearing aid or it falls out, you may benefit from purchasing hearing aid clips. They attach the device to a tube or cord, which is then clipped to your clothing. If the device falls out of your ear, it won’t hit the ground or be lost. This is also a great hearing aid accessory if you run or partake in physical activities where the device could easily pop out.

Hearing Aid Hooks

Similarly, hearing aid hooks provide extra support for your hearing device. This hook will fit over your ear and connect to the hearing aid. It does a good job of holding it in place, making it a popular option amongst joggers or cyclists.

Hearing Aid Dehumidifiers

One of the biggest causes of hearing aid malfunctions is moisture. High humidity levels can cause moisture to enter the battery compartment and slowly destroy the device. A hearing aid dehumidifier is a neat accessory that fits your device in a small box. From here, you turn it on and the box basically dries out the device and removes moisture. It’s non-essential as you can prevent moisture and dry out your hearing aid without one. Still, if this is a common issue for you, it could be a worthwhile purchase.

Hearing Aid Bluetooth Accessories

Nowadays, lots of hearing aids come with built-in Bluetooth to connect to other devices. If your hearing aid doesn’t talk with your audiologist and see if you can get a Bluetooth accessory.

Talk to an Audiologist to Learn More About Hearing Aid Accessories!

How do you know which accessories to get for your hearing aids? The best approach is to talk to an audiologist, and they can discuss all of your needs. Get in touch with Hearing Solutions of Northwest Michigan today and we’ll schedule an appointment with one of our audiologists at your convenience. Call us at (231) 518-4422, and you’ll soon figure out what accessories you need!