{"id":1577,"date":"2022-12-09T16:59:09","date_gmt":"2022-12-09T21:59:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/advancedhearingga.com\/?p=1577"},"modified":"2022-12-09T16:59:10","modified_gmt":"2022-12-09T21:59:10","slug":"how-to-manage-your-hearing-aids-during-a-hospital-stay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/advancedhearingga.com\/how-to-manage-your-hearing-aids-during-a-hospital-stay\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Manage Your Hearing Aids During a Hospital Stay"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<\/a>, \u201cIn 2019, 7.1% of adults aged 45 and over used a hearing aid.\u201d If you\u2019re among this number and you\u2019re anticipating a hospital stay, below we review tips to help you manage your hearing aids<\/a> while there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bring Your Carrying Case<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Whenever your hearing aids are out of your ears, they should be in the protective carrying case they came in. Be sure to bring it to the hospital with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consider the Placement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When your hearing aids are in their carrying case, put it somewhere safe. Never put it on your food tray, or you\u2019ll risk it being taken away along with any discarded food and trash. Also, don\u2019t put it in your pockets, or it could fall out or be accidentally thrown in the washing machine and damaged. Instead, put it in your backpack or suitcase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remove the Batteries When Not in Use<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To prevent your batteries from dying, take them out of the hearing aids when you\u2019re not using them. Keep the battery doors open as well to help moisture evaporate, which can also help with battery life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bring Spare Batteries<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In a similar vein, you should buy back-up batteries<\/a> so you\u2019re not left unable to hear your health care providers when they come in to check on you or give care instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Communicate with Your Medical Team<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Make sure your medical team knows about your hearing loss and your hearing aids. This way, they\u2019ll give you time to put your devices in before they start talking about anything important, and they\u2019ll be able to communicate with you in a way that is most effective for your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enlist Help from Your Family<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your family is there to support you, so don\u2019t be afraid to ask them for help, whether it\u2019s running to the store for more batteries or just making sure someone else is aware of where your devices are located so you don\u2019t forget and misplace them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Advanced Hearing<\/span> today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n