{"id":5362,"date":"2025-02-21T14:24:54","date_gmt":"2025-02-21T22:24:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nesilv.com\/?p=5362"},"modified":"2025-02-21T14:24:56","modified_gmt":"2025-02-21T22:24:56","slug":"tips-for-extending-the-life-of-your-hearing-aids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nesilv.com\/tips-for-extending-the-life-of-your-hearing-aids\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips For Extending the Life of Your Hearing Aids"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Hearing aids are a significant investment that can improve your life in many ways. Typically, they last between three and seven years. Here are a few steps you can take to make sure your hearing aids stay in the best shape to extend their longevity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clean Your Hearing Aids Daily<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following a daily cleaning routine is an important part of hearing aid maintenance. Cleaning your devices can prevent the buildup of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Earwax<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dust<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dirt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Debris<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Your audiologist can provide a hearing aid kit to help you care for your device. You should avoid using water or wet cloths to clean your hearing aids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Be Gentle with Your Devices<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/nesilv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/happy-older-couple-1280x1280.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5365\" style=\"width:356px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nesilv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/happy-older-couple-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/nesilv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/happy-older-couple-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nesilv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/happy-older-couple-256x256.jpg 256w, https:\/\/nesilv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/happy-older-couple.jpg 1411w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Dropping your hearing aids can cause damage, especially when they land on hard surfaces. If you can, put your hearing aids on and take them off on carpeted surfaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Washing and drying your hands before handling your hearing aids can also help, since it prevents your devices from encountering oils, sweat and dirt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keep Them Dry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Avoid moisture and water coming into contact with your hearing aids as best you can, since they can cause certain components to malfunction or the battery to corrode. Be especially mindful in humid or rainy areas. You can use a dry box or dehumidifier if they do get wet. Opening the battery compartment to let them air out can also help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visit Your Audiologist for a Clean and Check<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Around every six months, you should <a href=\"https:\/\/nesilv.com\/audiologist\/hearing-aid-repair-service\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/nesilv.com\/audiologist\/hearing-aid-repair-service\/\">take your hearing aids in for a clean and check<\/a>. During this appointment, your audiologist at <span class=\"company-name \">Nevada Ear + Sinus Institute<\/span> will clean hard-to-reach areas on your device and make sure everything is working properly. Schedule an appointment today to help keep your hearing aids in the best shape. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ul class=\"related-posts\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/nesilv.com\/how-can-i-accommodate-my-hearing-loss-at-work\/\" class=\"related-post\">How Can I Accommodate My Hearing Loss at Work?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/nesilv.com\/a-music-lovers-guide-to-hearing-aids\/\" class=\"related-post\">A Music Lover\u2019s Guide to Hearing Aids<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/nesilv.com\/halloween-and-hearing-aids-what-to-know\/\" class=\"related-post\">Halloween and Hearing Aids: What To Know<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hearing aids are a significant investment that can improve your life in many ways. Typically, they last between three and seven years. Here are a few steps you can take to make sure your hearing aids stay in the best shape to extend their longevity. 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