Une aide auditive dure plus longtemps et est plus sûre d'utilisation si son utilisateur en prend soin.
Pour éviter d'endommager son aide auditive, l'utilisateur doit en prendre soin. Cela suppose d'adopter les gestes suivants :
1. Cleaning
2. Avoiding water damage
3. Storing safely.
Une aide auditive bien entretenue peut durer de 3 à 5 ans.
Conseil
Let the child’s caregiver know who they can contact if they need spare parts.
Nettoyage
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.
Question
Which part of a hearing aid can be cleaned in water?
Sélectionnez une réponse.
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.
Activité
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.
Stockage en lieu sûr
Teach the child and their caregiver how to safely:
- Store the hearing aid at night
- Protect during transport.
