Traveling during the holidays is a busy adventure. With swarms of people running to their gates at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport, ordering food and choosing the perfect on-board beverage, it’s easy to feel a little stressed out during travel time. If you’re among the 15% of U.S. adults with hearing loss, this stress can often feel magnified.
Traveling during the holidays can be stressful, but your hearing aids can make the journey smoother. Here’s how hearing aids can help reduce travel stress and a few tips for keeping them in top shape while you’re on the go.
How Can Hearing Aids Ease Travel Stress?
Hearing aids can help ease travel stress by alerting you to important announcements like gate changes, boarding calls and flight attendant announcements. Some modern devices come with noise suppression and directional microphone features that help you focus only on the important sounds you want to hear—minimizing the stress of huge airport crowds.
When you arrive at your destination, these devices keep working to bring festive music and holiday cheer to your ears.
Essential Tips for Traveling With Hearing Aids
A few things to keep in mind when traveling with hearing aids include:
- Pack a hearing aid essentials kit. Just as you’d pack a travel toiletry bag, put together a small kit specifically for your hearing aids. Include a hearing aid cleaning kit, extra batteries or a charger, a protective case and a drying container.
- Wear your hearing aids. Wearing your hearing aids can ensure you don’t miss important announcements or information, keeping your journey safe and stress-free.
- Prepare for security checks. Navigating airport security is smoother when TSA agents know about your hearing aids. Hearing aids typically don’t set off alarms, but informing agents beforehand can prevent misunderstandings. You can wear your hearing aids through the security checkpoint so you don’t miss any instructions from TSA or announcements about your flight.
With these easy tips, your holiday travel will be smooth, safe and full of seasonal cheer! For questions about your hearing aids or advice on travel-friendly options, don’t hesitate to contact Advanced Hearing to speak with one of our hearing specialists.