With spring cleaning time just around the corner, you may find yourself looking for places in your life that could use a little tidying up. While you’re putting “clean out the refrigerator” and “donate old clothes” on your list, consider adding a few chores to help you manage your life with hearing loss.
Let’s take a look at three audiology-focused items everyone should add to their spring-cleaning list this year.
Schedule an Audiology Appointment
Approximately 15% of U.S. adults have some degree of hearing loss. If you haven’t already, schedule an appointment to get your hearing tested. We often don’t notice the signs of hearing loss when they appear. Scheduling a hearing test can help you identify hearing loss and its type, paving the way for early treatment.
If you have already been diagnosed with hearing loss, your audiology journey is just starting. Hearing loss progresses over time. Scheduling regular appointments with your audiologist can help them track your hearing loss progression and test your hearing aids to ensure they work well for you.
Clean Your Hearing Aids
Hearing aids require regular cleaning, and it can feel easy to let these cleanings slip through the cracks. Spring cleaning time is the perfect excuse to give your devices the deep cleaning they need to work to their fullest abilities.
Most cleanings involve wiping down the external device and removing all wax and debris. Depending on your type of hearing aid (in-the-ear, behind-the-ear, etc.), you may follow different cleaning instructions or require specific tools.
Consult your device manual to spring-clean your hearing aids properly. If you’re concerned about damaging your devices, reach out to your hearing aid specialist to ensure you know how to care for them properly.
Take Stock of Your Hearing Aid Accessories
Hearing aid accessories can help you get the most out of your devices. A few popular accessories include:
- Bluetooth® technology. Bluetooth technology connects your hearing aids to smart devices like cellphones, TVs, tablets and more.
- Earwax filters. Earwax filters help prevent earwax from entering your devices and compromising sound quality.
- Cleaning kits. Just in time for spring cleaning, a portable cleaning kit can help ensure your device works to the best of its abilities wherever you are.
By scheduling an audiology appointment, cleaning your hearing aids and taking stock of your hearing aid accessories, you can make the most out of your audiology-focused spring-cleaning checklist. For more information on how to care for your hearing health and devices, contact San Francisco Audiology today to make an appointment with one of our specialists.