The holiday season is a great time to visit family, spend time with friends, and surround yourself with the people you love. While seeing loved ones is exciting, navigating airports, bus stations, and other modes of transportation can be stressful, especially if you wear hearing aids.
Tips for a Smooth Travel Experience
To help you prepare for a less stressful trip, here are some tips for traveling with hearing aids.
- Prepare Ahead of Time: Make sure your hearing aids are working properly and clean before traveling. Be sure to pack any necessities you may need, such as extra batteries, a portable charger if your devices are rechargeable, cleaning tools, and a protective case.
- Getting Through Security: Most airport security stations will have you leave your hearing aids on. However, it is always good to mention to the TSA agent that you wear hearing aids, in case they do set off the alarm.
- Dealing with Background Noise: Airports are known for being congested and noisy. A personal amplifier can be useful to enhance sound clarity.
- On the Plane: When you board the plane let a flight attendant know that you wear hearing aids. This way they can help you with any in-flight announcements. If your hearing aids have Bluetooth capabilities, then you can connect them to entertainment.
- Connecting with Loved Ones: Once you’ve arrived at your destination, communication apps with live transcription or captioning features can greatly help you understand the conversation better, especially if there are multiple people speaking.
EarTech Can Help You Prepare
Before you venture out on your holiday travels, schedule an appointment for a hearing aid check-up. Our team will ensure your devices are clean, fine-tuned, and in proper working condition to help you hear your best during the holidays.
Don’t miss out on cherished moments, make sure your hearing aids are ready for your trip! Contact us today to schedule your appointment at our Bradenton, FL office.
