Tips for Traveling with a Hearing Loss

Travel, while exciting, can also be an exhausting task given today’s rigorous security procedures. Add a hearing loss to the process, and it can become even more daunting of a challenge. To help in this process, the Transportation and Security Administration provides some helpful tips on their website for traveling with a hearing loss. 

Their suggestions refer to the security screening process and offer some helpful insights. The TSA confirms that hearing aids can and should be worn when walking through the metal detector. Hearing aids will not be affected by the metal detector or x-ray screening, should you choose to pass those through in a checked bag or carry-on tote. TSA security officers have been trained to help accommodate travelers with disabilities, so be sure that you are clear in your needs if you would like them to talk slowly for lip-reading purposes or need to communicate with sign language. Those who use a dog companion for hearing or seeing purposes can go through security checkpoints with their animal but need to follow service animal special guidelines in doing so.

When packing your hearing aids in a suitcase, make sure you place them in their case, which will protect them from damage. We suggest that you take a small dri-aid kit if you are traveling to a climate with considerable humidity for an extended period of time. This can help prevent moisture damage to your hearing aids. Lastly, pack extra batteries, especially if you are traveling abroad. 

If you need to purchase extra hearing aid batteries, a dri-aid kit, or other supplies before your trip, or if you have further questions, simply visit our website for a complete list of locations and call NewSound today. 

Happy travels! 

Helping Mothers Hear

With Mother’s day coming up, we sons and daughters are quick to realize all of those little things that our mothers did to make our childhoods easier and more care-free. It’s these little things that make all the difference to us as we celebrate Mother’s Day this weekend. Wouldn’t it be great if we could finally repay mom for her many deeds by helping make her life easier? One such little thing, hearing loss, may be a big issue for many mothers out there and can be easily cared for with a hearing test and consultation at NewSound Hearing Aid Centers. Imagine helping alleviate struggles with conversations and trouble hearing in noisy environments for your mother this year.

Today we are finding that more and more women are dealing with hearing loss issues and are not taking the measures to get the care they deserve. One reason is due to a prevailing myth that hearing loss is a disorder that affects mostly men. While more men than women have reported hearing loss, there still are a significant number of women who report hearing loss as well. Even though women may traditionally have not been exposed to conditions harmful to their hearing like men, other factors can cause hearing loss in women. These include infections, genetics, medicinal side effects and more.

Show your love for your mother this Mother's Day by scheduling a complimentary hearing evaluation for her. At NewSound Hearing Aid Centers it very important that we bring awareness to all women, mothers or not, to realize that hearing loss can affect anyone and that a regular hearing test is part of a healthy lifestyle. We feel that no one should have to struggle with problems hearing. For more information or to get started, visit our website for a complete list of locations and call NewSound today. 

Happy Mother's Day!