Pack plenty of extra batteries and tubing. You don’t want to stress partway through your vacation when you run out of important hearing aid components, so make sure to pack enough to last you the whole trip – and then some! Keep your batteries and any electronic parts in a waterproof container, and avoid exposing them to extreme temperatures for a prolonged period of time.
Invest in a dehumidifier. If you’re going to a beachfront destination, rainy climate or anywhere with the potential for excess moisture in the air, bring a dehumidifier to use overnight. These machines remove the moisture and wax from your devices while you sleep, so you don’t have to worry about long-term damage to your hearing aids.
Bring a waterproof case. Water is your hearing aids’ number one enemy, so keeping them safe and dry should be a top priority. Waterproof cases aren’t a huge investment, but they can definitely prove to be a worthwhile one.
Use every tool you can for successful communication. Communicating with strangers at the airport, at your hotel and in restaurants always presents a potential challenge. Audiologists recommend using other tools to communicate besides just speech if you run into trouble. This can include printed documents, maps and your cellphone.
