Protecting and Storing Your Hearing Aid

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An important part of caring for your hearing aid is how well you protect it and store it when it is not in use.
Your listening device is a very sensitive and can easily malfunction or become damaged due to improper use and storage.
Take some time to learn the proper way to protect your device and how you can store it to help keep it safe.
An important thing for you to keep in mind is that your listening device cannot withstand extreme temperatures, exposure to moisture and shock.
If you don't want to end up paying more money by having to replace the device prematurely, make sure you keep your device One of the most damaging things you can do to your hearing aid is to drop it, handle it too roughly or leave it somewhere that is too hot or cold.
If you have pets, you need to be mindful of where you leave your device around the house, because your pets may decide that your ear piece is their new chew toy.
If there are young children in the house, you need to be extra cautious so they don't get their hands on your hearing aid.
In the wrong hands, your device will not last very long or work properly.
You also don't want anyone to become hurt from mishandling your device.
To protect you hearing aid, you need to make sure that you have a safe place to store it when it is not in use.
Make sure that the place you select for storage is somewhere where it won't be knocked down or that is easily accessible to anyone else.
You may want to keep your listening device in a small box on your night stand that way you can put it in its proper place each night before you go to bed.
If your hearing aid is exposed to extreme temperatures, it could affect its performance.
Make sure that you do your best to keep your device at room temperature.
Extreme and rapid changes in temperature can cause moisture to develop inside of your device which would render it useless.
Avoid wearing your hearing aid while your hair is wet or while using a blow dryer.
Since your device is electrical, you need to avoid certain activities such as swimming and tanning.
Your ear piece is very susceptible to moisture and will not function if it has been submerged or comes in contact with any liquid.
Keep your device dry at all costs.
Unless you have a device that is water proof or resistant, keep it away from any moisture and moisture causing conditions.
If your device becomes damaged or suddenly stops functioning as it should, don't hesitate to contact your audiology center and make an appointment to have it fixed.
Remember, you need to have your device serviced on a regular basis to help prevent malfunctions and to improve your listening experiences.
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