Home Safety Tips For People With Hearing Loss
People experiencing hearing loss need to adjust their lives to better
By: admin | September 29, 2021
While traveling is a challenge for anybody, traveling with hearing loss can be that extra hurdle that may put many people off from going on vacation. But it shouldn't be a reason for us to avoid getting on a plane and making the most of our journeys. If you have a hearing aid, or you are experiencing hearing loss, what can you do to make the most of your journeys?
Prior to heading off, it's important to ensure you are prepared for any small issues with your hearing aids. Depending on your destination, you need to find out if the accommodation has specific hearing-accessible features. In America, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) law requires hotel rooms have the following type of features:
It is important, prior to going, that you make a list so you don't forget any of your hearing device essentials. The basics include the following:
If you plan on driving to your destination, you may not need to pass through security or worry about hearing gate changes, but there are a couple of things to consider:
If you are traveling by train, bus, or plane, it's important to remember that you could find yourself in some very noisy environments. Consider the following:
When you are traveling, you need to be aware of any hearing aid issues. Sometimes, hearing aids cause problems when you are traveling. If you are experiencing any typical hearing aid problems, for example, if they are not producing sounds, are not loud enough or are producing feedback, your audiologist can give you a few pointers to help you. For example, they can show you how to inspect the hearing aid for any blockage, test different memory settings on the device and replacing the battery.
When you are on the plane, you do not need to turn off your hearing aids when flight attendants and all devices should be switched off. But it's important to remember that you may want to bring your own entertainment. On-board entertainment may not have captioning services, and announcements may be difficult to hear.
Depending on the severity of your hearing loss, you may want to let a flight attendant know that you cannot hear them clearly. You should also think about reducing your ear pain while flying. You can do this by using simple techniques such as swallowing, chewing gum and practicing the Valsalva maneuver, where you close your mouth and pinch your nostrils shut with a mouthful of air.
If you are traveling internationally, communication could be difficult enough even without hearing loss. However, traveling with hearing loss doesn't have to be an issue, there are a few things you can do to make life easier including:
Traveling with hearing loss should not mean a diminished vacation or travel experience. However, if you have any concerns about traveling with hearing loss, audiologists can provide you with advice to help. If you want to learn more about Hinderliter Hearing Services and how we can help, call us today at (248) 430-7353.
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