Representative and Senators are considering a proposal to provide a tax credit for hearing aids. Visit www.hearingaidtaxcredit.org to support this idea.

List of things to avoid:

Avoid the use solvents or alcohol on the hearing aids as there is a possibly that they can breakdown the hearing aid material. There are special wipes you can purchase that are designed specifically for the cleaning and disinfecting of hearing aids. When you come in, we can talk about these disinfectants if you are interested in them.

Avoid allowing the hearing aid to become wet. Avoid showering, bathing, or going into the swimming pool or sauna with the hearing aid(s) in your ears.

Avoid place the hearing aid(s) in direct heat.

Avoid place the hearing aid(s) in a microwave or conventional oven this will damage the hearing aid(s). To dry a damp hearing aid just open the battery door and allow it to dry out on its own. There are special dehumidifiers or desiccants available that do a wonderful job in drying out the hearing aid(s). If you are interested in the dehumidifiers or desiccants we can talk about them when you come in. Avoid storing your hearing aid(s) in a car on hot days.

Avoid dropping the hearing aid(s). If the hearing aid falls on a carpet, rug or upholstered furniture it usually will not cause the aid any harm. Hard floored surfaces or counter tops have the potential of damaging the hearing aid. I recommend when learning to insert your hearing aid(s) to place a pillow on your lap, a towel on the table or counter to cushion the fall if by chance the hearing aid(s) gets dropped.
Hearing Aid Batteries:

The most common type of hearing aid battery is Zinc-Air. Zinc-Air batteries may last up to 2 ½ times longer then mercury and are much better for the environment. Zinc-Air batteries have a paper or plastic tab covering very small holes on the back of the battery. This tab prevents the battery from getting air that is needed to make the battery work. As long as the tab has never been removed, these batteries can be stored for more than one year. When ready, remove the tab and place the battery in the hearing aid. It is important to note that once the tab is removed, the battery will start to drain slowly and will need to be used. If the tab is inadvertently removed, do not replace it. Once the battery has air to activate it, starving it of air will make it drain very quickly.

Batteries should be stored in a cool, dry place. Storing them in a refrigerator may shorten the life of the battery.

Hearing aid batteries are different then normal batteries in that they operate at full power until they are almost fully drained, and then they stop quite abruptly. However, you never know when this will happen. ALWAYS carry extra batteries. Avoid letting the batteries touch each other even when the tap is still on the back this will start a trickle drain.

Remember batteries are dangerous if swallowed. Keep them away from small children and pets. If a battery is swallowed, see a doctor immediately or call the Battery Hotline at 202-652-3333.

You can contact me at Accurate Hearing Systems, LLC with any questions or to make an appointment.

Monday – Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm
510 W Tudor Rd Ste 3
Anchorage, AK 99503
907-644-6004

Hearing Aid Care and Maintenance

At night when the hearing aid(s) are removed: The first thing you should do when removing them at night is wipe them down with a dry soft clothe, Kleenex or disinfected wipe. Open the battery, door place them in their case with the battery door left open this will allow moister to escape and help prolong battery life. In the morning turn the hearing aid with the part the goes into your ear canal pointed down softly brush the opening with a dry toothbrush. Turn the hearing aid over and gently brush the other side with the battery door closed. It’s important to do this in the morning when the wax has had a chance to dray.