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How to look after hearing aids

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A hearing aid will last longer and will be safer if it is looked after.

To prevent damage, it is important that you take care of your hearing aids. This includes:

1. Cleaning
2. Avoiding water damage
3. Storing safely.

A hearing aid may last 3-5 years if looked after well.

Tip

Let the child’s caregiver know who they can contact if they need spare parts.

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Instruction

Watch this video to remind yourself how to clean a hearing aid.

For more information on how to clean and take care of hearing aids refer to the TAP Preprogrammed hearing aids module.

Sual

Which part of a hearing aid can be cleaned in water?

Select one.




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Earpiece of earmould is correct!

The earpiece of the earmould is the only part which can be cleaned in water. Remove the earpiece from the tube before cleaning.

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Prepare a hearing aid cleaning kit:

  • Cloth
  • Brush
  • Wire
  • Bowl with soapy water and paper towel.

Practice cleaning each part of a hearing aid correctly.

Avoiding water damage

Water may damage hearing aids. Protect hearing aids from getting wet.

Storing safely

Teach the child and their caregiver how to safely:

  • Store the hearing aid at night
  • Protect during transport.

Two hearing aids with earmoulds inside an inner compartment of a dehumidifier. The battery doors are open. The batteries are removed and placed in a hearing aid box. The hearing aids are suspended above silica gel and the compartment is sealed on top with a lid.

Hard hearing aid box with lid and two battery storage slots and batteries. The hearing aid and earmould are placed inside.

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How to look after hearing aids
Lesson: 4 of 6
Topic: 2 of 2