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Phonak waterproof hearing aids

Waterproof Hearing Aids?

Around water this summer? Typically, water and moisture are not a friend to hearing aids. So when summer heat and activities come around again you might think you only have two options: not wear your hearing aids or risk damaging them. But... what about waterproof hearing aids? Water and Sweat Now there’s a new solution! Don’t stress about your hearing aids being damaged by moisture. With the new Phonak Audeo Life - the world’s first waterproof hearing aid! Providing water and sweat protection, the Audeo Life hearing aids are waterproof up to 1.64 feet of water. Now when you’re poolside, out on the boat, or just outside you don’t have to sacrifice sound quality over protecting your investments.  Additionally, if you are prone to excessive sweat, these might be a great option for you. You won’t have to worry about the extra hots days with the advanced moisture protection. You can focus on work or your recreational activities instead. Hearing Aids for Your Lifestyle Hearing aids don’t have to hold you back from where life takes you. There are solutions so you can still enjoy the activities you love and hear clearly too. If you’re interested in these or another device to help you engage in all your activities call and book your free consultation. 

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Hearing Aids and Sweat

Hearing Aids, Sweat, and Moisture Ah, summer, the heat is great, but sweat... well maybe not so much, especially if you wear hearing aids. Like any form of technology, moisture is not a friend of electronics. Yet sweat isn't' really something you can control all the time. So how do you protect your hearing aids from sweat? In addition to having your hearing health clinic clean and maintain your hearing aids on a regular basis, there are several at-home moisture kits that are effective in keeping your hearing aids dry. Let's check them out... In-Home Drying Kits Rice - in a pinch, rice isn't a bad option. Just like when your phone gets a little wet, popping your hearing aids in a bag of rice is better than nothing! Dri Aid Kit Dri Aid is one of the most common in-home driers. Depending on the brand, they come with silica or clay beads that absorb the moisture. Some can even be reactivated once they've absorbed all they can by putting the bead in the oven. They are great for regular maintenance of your hearing aids and for those who sweat a fair amount.   Dry Lux The Dry Lux is the next step up from a jar drier. The Dry Lux uses UV-C light to both dry and disinfect your hearing aids.       Ear Gear For an additional layer of protection, Ear Gear may be a great choice for you. These microfiber sleeves fit over your behind the ear...

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