Hearing Aid Accessories: What You Need to Know

Living with hearing loss can be challenging, but one made much simpler with the right hearing aid accessories. Selecting an ideal set can be overwhelming but understanding what products exist will allow you to maximize the performance of audiologist-recommended hearing aids can make life much simpler. Here’s everything you need to know about hearing aid accessories – from types available and tips for finding suitable options suited for your lifestyle.

Types of Hearing Aid Accessories

There are various hearing aid accessories designed to make life with hearing loss more manageable, such as remote controls, earmolds cases, streamers and receivers for connecting audio devices such as TV or phone with hearing aids, cleaning kits and apps that allow control over hearing aids from smartphones.

Remote Controls

Remote controls offer an ideal way of making adjustments to hearing aids without touching them directly. Some remotes even enable volume and settings adjustment from afar – especially helpful for those who struggle with dexterity issues or who find it challenging to manually make manual adjustments.

Earmolds

Earmolds are specially designed pieces that fit comfortably inside of your ears to provide additional comfort and noise reduction, as well as protection from wind, moisture and dust. For optimal results, custom earmolds should be made by an audiologist.

Storage Cases

Hearing aid storage cases provide the ideal way to safeguard and store devices when not in use, from small pouches that fit easily in purses or pockets to larger cases designed to hold multiple hearing aids simultaneously.

Cleaning Kits

These cleaning kits contain tools designed specifically to maintain hearing aids. These usually consist of soft bristle brushes, wax picks and cleaning solution specifically tailored towards hearing aid maintenance. Regularly maintaining your hearing aids is key for their continued proper function as it helps avoid dirt or moisture build-up that could potentially compromise them and damage them over time.

Replacement Wax Guards

Wax guards are small filters used to prevent earwax from clogging the internal components of hearing aids, so as time progresses they may become clogged with wax build-up and need replacing for proper function of hearing aids. Replacement wax guards come in various sizes and types to fit various makes and models of hearing aids.

Telecoils

Telecoils are designed to help users hear clearly over the telephone without using a headset, making them especially helpful if you have trouble following conversations on the phone or want an easier way to converse hands-free. Telecoils may come built-into newer models of hearing aids or added as an external accessory.

Hearing Aid Repair Kits

If your hearing aids have stopped working or one of their components has experienced trouble, hearing aid repair kits can be an invaluable source of relief. These kits typically provide all of the tools and parts required to replace worn-out batteries, change wax guards and clean microphones as well as make other minor repairs.

Batteries

Hearing aid batteries require specific battery types designed to deliver optimal power for extended periods. To be prepared in case they run out unexpectedly, extras should always be on hand – some hearing aids even offer rechargeable options.

Selecting the Right Accessories for You

When selecting accessories for hearing aids, it is essential to take your lifestyle needs into account. If you enjoy an active lifestyle or spend a great deal of time outdoors, waterproof and sweat resistant options can help protect against water or sweat damage to the device. Furthermore, music-lovers will appreciate having accessories to enhance sound quality on their device for more enjoyable listening experiences.

These are some of the more frequently needed hearing aid accessories and replacement parts, but there may be items specific to your type of hearing aid that need replacing as well. If unsure, consult an audiologist for assistance.

Contact Us Today!

Rocky Mountain Hearing & Balance specialize in offering hearing aids and accessories that fit seamlessly with your device. Our audiologists offer optimal solutions to ensure optimal performance of hearing aids. With our comprehensive selection of replacement parts and accessories, you are sure to find everything needed to extend the lifespan and sound quality of your device.

Are you seeking more information on how to maximize the effectiveness of your hearing aids? Call Rocky Mountain Hearing & Balance now at (801) 685-3456 – we would be more than happy to provide answers and find solutions tailored specifically to you and your hearing needs. Don’t wait; take advantage of our expertise today and start enjoying enhanced sound quality.