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Your hearing aids<\/a> are important medical devices that connect you to the world around you. Not only do they have an essential job, they also represent a significant investment in both time and money. For these reasons, you\u2019ll want to do your best to take care of them and avoid damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below we review the top four causes of hearing aid damage and how to avoid it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dropping Your Hearing Aids<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Hearing aids are small, so it can be difficult to insert them, remove them and change the batteries without dropping them, especially if you have dexterity issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like most electronic devices, hearing aids don\u2019t respond well to shock. To avoid damage from dropping them, you should handle your devices over a soft surface, like a towel. You should also be careful when removing clothing like jackets, scarves and hats to ensure the devices don\u2019t get caught up and pulled out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wearing Your Hearing Aids During Certain Activities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In theory, you should wear your hearing aids during all waking hours. However, there are some exceptions to this. You should never wear your hearing aids when:<\/p>\n\n\n\n