{"id":4287,"date":"2018-11-21T10:40:15","date_gmt":"2018-11-21T18:40:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/houseprovidence.org\/?p=4287"},"modified":"2018-11-21T10:40:15","modified_gmt":"2018-11-21T18:40:15","slug":"traveling-with-hearing-aids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/househearing.com\/traveling-with-hearing-aids\/","title":{"rendered":"Traveling with Hearing Aids"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With the holiday season upon us, many people in <strong>Los Angeles<\/strong> will be hitching up their sleigh \u2013 err, <em>convertible<\/em> \u2013 and hitting the road.<\/p>\n<p>This is the time of year when we merge onto the 110 for a trip over the Los Angeles River and through the Hollywood (to grandmother\u2019s house we go)!<\/p>\n<p>Those with <strong>hearing loss <\/strong>can\u2019t just throw a change of clothes in an overnight bag and all it good. Traveling with hearing aids requires a little bit of extra work.<\/p>\n<h2>Hearing Aid Travel Tips<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"airport\" src=\"https:\/\/househearing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/airport-compress-compress.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"439\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5083 alignright\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re traveling by plane, train, or automobile, the following <span><a href=\"https:\/\/househearing.com\" title=\"tips | House Providence Health Care Centers\">tips<\/a><\/span> will help ensure smooth travels if you wear hearing aids.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bring extra batteries. <\/strong>Hearing aid <span><a href=\"https:\/\/househearing.com\" title=\"batteries | House Providence Health Care Centers\">batteries<\/a><\/span> typically last between 5-14 days. You don\u2019t want them to die on you right around the time those ten lords are a-leaping, so pack enough to last the whole trip, plus extras just in case.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Give yourself extra time at your departure point. <\/strong>Arriving to the airport, train station, or bus terminal well ahead of time will allow you to make special arrangements with the ticket agent or gate attendant to ensure you don\u2019t miss important announcements. In many cases, they\u2019ll let you board early, giving you an opportunity to snag the seat of your choice.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use your smartphone. <\/strong>Texting lets you communicate with traveling companions more easily and provides insurance and peace of mind in the event you accidentally get separated. Your phone provides you with access to public resources and <span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthyhearing.com\/report\/52167-Five-must-have-apps-for-individuals-with-hearing-loss\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"apps | healthyhearing.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">apps<\/a><\/span> that can help you with reservations, maps, and travel alerts. And if you\u2019re stuck in congested traffic on the 5 \u2013 we know how rare <u>that<\/u> is in L.A. \u2013 you can always scroll through your Instagram feed to kill some time. As long as you\u2019re not driving, of course!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Leave your hearing aids in place.<\/strong> Don\u2019t worry about taking your <span><a href=\"https:\/\/househearing.com\" title=\"hearing aids | House Providence Health Care Centers\">hearing aids<\/a><\/span> out when you reach security checkpoints. Airport equipment won\u2019t harm your devices. Be sure to let your <span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hearingreview.com\/2010\/12\/tsa-guidlines-for-airport-screening-of-the-hearing-impaired-may-be-misleading\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"TSA | hearingreview.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">TSA<\/a><\/span> agent know you are wearing them anyway on the off chance that they set off the metal detector.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keep your hearing aids in carry-on luggage<\/strong>. Checked bags have a tendency to end up at the wrong airport and are definitely not handled delicately. Packing your hearing aids in your carry-on luggage keeps them safe and prevents loss or damage.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Protect your equipment from moisture.<\/strong> A waterproof case and dehumidifier or dry-aid kit are essential if you\u2019re traveling somewhere tropical. Not only will they help protect against humidity and rain, they\u2019ll also prevent damage from a spilled Pina Colada.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Book hotel rooms that are hearing-accessible.<\/strong> Look for accommodations that cater to those with hearing loss. Many hotels and resorts have closed-caption televisions, looping systems, and visual alerting devices to assist the hard of hearing. Your Aunt Ida probably does <em>not<\/em> have these things, so if you\u2019re staying at a relative\u2019s house, bring along any accessories that may help.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Print copies of important travel documents.<\/strong> It may seem anathema in this day and age where we can pull up most things on our smartphones, but printing up copies of hotel reservations and other important documents ensures you\u2019ll be able to communicate effectively if you hit a dead Wi-Fi spot or are traveling to a foreign country where English isn\u2019t spoken.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Your <a href=\"https:\/\/househearing.com\" title=\"Los Angeles\">Los Angeles audiologist<\/a> is happy to provide more tips for traveling with hearing aids during the holidays.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Related Hearing Aids Posts:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/househearing.com\/do-you-need-hearing-aids\/\" title=\"Do You Need Hearing Aids?\"><strong>Do You Need Hearing Aids?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/househearing.com\/how-can-hearing-aids-help-tinnitus\/\" title=\"How Can Hearing Aids Help Tinnitus?\"><strong>How Can Hearing Aids Help Tinnitus?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/househearing.com\/how-do-you-clean-your-hearing-aid\/\" title=\"How Do You Clean Your Hearing Aid?\"><strong>How Do You Clean Your Hearing Aid?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>House Providence Hearing Health Center<\/strong><br \/>\n2100 West 3rd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90057<br \/>\n(213) 483-9930<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/househearing.com\" title=\"Los Angeles: The House Institute Hearing Health Centers\">https:\/\/househearing.com<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"indiv-loc-btn indiv-loc-module orange-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&#038;query=The+House+Institute&#038;query_place_id=ChIJ4wvL-wrHwoARjtPvwUGYkCc\" class=\"address \" target=\"_blank\">1127 Wilshire Blvd #1620<br \/>Los Angeles, CA 90017<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With the holiday season upon us, many people in Los Angeles will be hitching up their sleigh \u2013 err, convertible \u2013 and hitting the road. 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