Going on vacation soon? Before you head out, keep these tips in mind to make traveling with your hearing aids a breeze.
Book the Right Accommodations
When reserving a hotel, request a hearing-accessible room for a more comfortable stay. Hotels must provide rooms with visual notification devices, TDDs and telephone amplifiers for individuals with hearing loss.
Pack Smart
Add your daily hearing aid essentials to your suitcase, including your hearing aid case and dryer, a charger for rechargeable devices (with an adapter for international travel), domes and wax guards, extra batteries for non-rechargeable devices and a cleaning kit.
Consider Your Mode of Transportation
- Air Travel—Unless the airport staff tells you otherwise, you can keep your hearing aids on when you go through security. It’s also smart to connect to the airport’s loop system to hear announcements more clearly, sign up for airline text message alerts to stay informed about gate changes or delays and wear your hearing aids on the plane for better communication.
- Public Transportation—Take advantage of loop systems in subway and bus stations. Preplanning will also help—purchase tickets online and map your route in advance for greater peace of mind.
- Car Travel—Have your hearing devices on while driving, reduce distractions by keeping windows up to minimize wind noise and avoid playing loud music. All these steps will help you stay focused so you can arrive safely.
Getting a clean-and-check for your devices before you leave is another way to ensure a hassle-free vacay. Call us to schedule one!