{"id":1593,"date":"2023-01-13T19:49:13","date_gmt":"2023-01-14T00:49:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/advancedhearingga.com\/?p=1593"},"modified":"2023-01-17T18:34:23","modified_gmt":"2023-01-17T23:34:23","slug":"how-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-hearing-aids-this-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/advancedhearingga.com\/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-hearing-aids-this-year\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get the Most Out of Your Hearing Aids This Year"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\u201cAmong adults aged 70 and older with hearing loss who could benefit from hearing aids<\/a>, fewer than one in three (30 percent) has ever used them. Even fewer adults aged 20 to 69 (approximately 16 percent) who could benefit from wearing hearing aids have ever used them,\u201d reports the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re among the population who has chosen to treat their hearing loss<\/a>, congratulations! You\u2019re already on your journey to healthier hearing. To get the most out of your hearing aids during this new year, follow our tips below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get an Updated Audiogram<\/h2>\n\n\n
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If it\u2019s been more than a year since your last hearing test and audiogram, the best way to maximize your hearing ability is to schedule another. This way, your audiologist can uncover whether your hearing ability has changed and if your hearing aids need to be reprogrammed. They can then fit your devices to the specifications of your current hearing ability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clean Them Daily<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your hearing aids will both perform better and last longer if they\u2019re cleaned every single day. When you take your hearing aids out each night, first wipe them down with a soft, dry, clean cloth. Then, you should use a wax pick or wire loop to remove stubborn debris. Finally, open the battery doors and use a brush to clean the compartment. Remove any tubing and wash it in warm, soapy water once a week, but make sure it\u2019s completely dry before reattaching it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Add Accessories<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Accessories can make wearing hearing aids more convenient. Some accessories we recommend include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n