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Hearing aid accessories
Contributed by Joy Victory, managing editor, Healthy Hearing After you've chosen the right hearing aids for you, it’s time to choose the best hearing aid accessories to complement and help maintain them.
Cleaning a hearing aid
Because hearing aids are meant to be worn daily, they require occasional upkeep to stay in working order. Some of the necessary accessories needed to care for and maintain your hearing aid may be provided by your hearing care provider as part of your hearing aids purchase. Others you may need to purchase separately, and are purely optional. In addition, if you have hearing loss, you might also be interested in purchasing an assistive listening device (ALD) to boost your hearing experience. ALDs can make it easier to talk on phone, watch TV, attend public events and participate in work meetings. Must-have hearing aid accessoriesBatteries![]() hearing aids. All hearing aids require a power source to function. Unless you have rechargeable hearing aids, you’re going to need an ongoing supply of disposable hearing aid "button" batteries. Hearing aid batteries are available in four different sizes. From smallest to largest, these are: 10, 312, 13 and 675. Your hearing aids will run on one of these specific types of batteries, and your hearing care provider will usually provide a small number of batteries to get you started. Batteries use a standardized color coding system to help ensure you get the right type.
Always carry spare batteries with you so you’re prepared for your day and can keep your hearing aids running without interruption. Also, because batteries are an ongoing purchase, ask your provider about any battery clubs or mail order programs that can make battery purchases convenient and economical.
Cleaning tools![]() should be part of your daily routine. Regular cleaning, along with routine maintenance from your hearing care provider will keep your hearing aids working reliably and will extend their useful life. These are the most common tools to use for everyday cleaning. Optional hearing aid accessoriesWhile batteries and cleaning equipment are essentials for every hearing aid wearer, these optional accessories might make caring for your devices easier or help you get more benefit from them.
![]() hearing aids fun, especially for kids. Basic dehumidifiers use a desiccant to draw out moisture overnight. The desiccant will last a long time with regular reactivation. Some desiccants are contained in a soft pouch that can be reactivated in the microwave oven for about 1 minute. Others are housed in a metal tin that can be placed in an oven heated to 325° for about 30 minutes. The more sophisticated ReNew hearing aid dry box is a small electronic device that uses UV light to dry and sanitize hearing aids overnight. These are available for purchase online or through your hearing care professional.
Hearing aid accessories for lifestylesThe examples above are just a few of the numerous hearing aid accessories tailored to specific lifestyles. If you enjoy golf, biking or running, sweatbands will help keep perspiration from reaching delicate hearing instruments. Other accessories have clips that enable you to participate in sports or physical activities while keeping devices clean, dry and prevent them from falling out. Other accessories like colorful charms and decals can help make wearing hearing aids more fun whether you’re a fashion-conscious adult or a child who wants to express individuality. If you have hearing loss, the first step is to find the right treatment for you by visiting a hearing care professional. And, before purchasing any hearing aid accessory, consult with them to be sure it will work with your hearing aids. Joy Victory, managing editor, Healthy Hearing
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Hearing aid accessories
Contributed by Joy Victory, managing editor, Healthy Hearing After you've chosen the right hearing aids for you, it’s time to choose the best hearing aid accessories to complement and help maintain them. |