Friday, February 7, 2014

Care 101 On Rechargeable Hearing Aid Instruments

By Jayne Rutledge


People with aural faculty problems depend on hearing instruments for them properly communicate and hear the sounds around them. This type of device always needs to have electric power in the form of rechargeable or disposable battery for it to work properly. Here are some useful care and handling tips for rechargeable hearing aid instruments for maximum efficiency and usability.

This high demand device needs to be free from any form of moisture all the time similar to all other electric appliances sold in the market. In cases of visible signs of dirt, perspiration, wetness, moisture, or tear wipe the instrument using the cleaning and drying system that accompanies it. Also, place the device inside the drying container before going to bed or hook it up to the charger and allow it to have overnight recharge while sleeping.

Open the door of the drying container to let the moisture move out of the container before placing the hearing device inside. Then put the instrument's battery in a safe area where children or pets do not easily get hold of it. When travelling to other places, it is best to bring along a spare battery to refrain from suffering any unavoidable disturbances during this time.

Always make sure that the battery is clean and has crisp sound quality when mounted to the aid to guarantee proper functioning of the device. Rechargeable batteries abound in the market with a variety of styles that one can easily pick based on his or her own preferences. This environment-friendly battery can be reused many times depending on the brand and the technology used.

Find time also to check the manufacturer's charging guidelines for the battery and be sure to follow them to achieve maximum results. In uneventful cases like getting soaked in a heavy downpour, quickly detach the battery from the hearing aid and let it dry on the drying unit. There are cases when the battery returns to normal functioning after drying but if it fails to do so then better get new battery to replace the damaged one.

In addition, put the battery at room temperature in a dark place to preserve its shelf life. Do not place it on the refrigerator on inside the pocket where it can get damaged with coins and other metal objects. Pay attention also to the device's audio quality and buy a new battery if the sound that comes out is already garbled or has higher volume than it should be.

For the ear molds, keep it clean all the time by soaking the material in a cleansing container filled with cleansing capsule and water for around 15 to 20 minutes. Then rinse the material with a water and wipe it dry using a towel and place it near the blower to eradicate the moisture. Make also a regular checkup if it still fits snugly to the aural instrument and do not create unnecessary feedback.

In the end, listen well to the aural-faculty care professionals for their care 101 on handling rechargeable hearing aid instruments. Better check the instrument's warranty based on the model from the audiologist. Enjoy a lasting and wholesome experience with the hearing device.




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