Children’s laughter. A favorite tune. Birds singing. There are various lovely sounds to enjoy everywhere, so it’s important to take good care of the awesome gift of hearing. As we grow older, our ability to hear clearly can diminish, but there are measures we can take to keep our hearing as healthy as possible for many years.
Follow these steps to protect the ability to hear for older loved ones:
Hearing issues can frequently be helped with the use of hearing aids, which have recently become available over the counter, making these devices much more affordable. Regardless if the hearing aids are purchased over the counter or from an audiologist, it’s important to understand how to take care of these devices so they can provide the maximum benefit. Audiologist Viral Tejani of the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine says, “Hearing aids are essentially miniature electronics. Keep them protected from the elements such as rain and dust and keep them out of reach from prying hands of children or prying paws of dogs.”
The standard lifespan of hearing aids is five to seven years, although with proper upkeep and care, they could last as long as ten years or even more.
The home care team at Morning Glory Home Care is at your disposal to help seniors live their best possible lives, through services such as:
Call us at 618-667-8400 to find out more about the advantages of in-home care for a person with hearing issues or any other condition requiring support to continue living safely and independently in the home.
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