As we begin our return to “normal,” many changes have happened over the past few months amid this COVID-19 crisis. Physical distancing has closed many different business industries. And as those businesses slow start to re-open here in Marion County and other parts of Oregon. Maintaining your hearing health and having access to working hearing aids and over-communication devices are critical for people with hearing loss, as we continue to adapt to what is seemingly ever-changing circumstances. Despite this challenging time.
Stay on top of your hearing health During COVID with these five tips.
1. Utilize curbside, contact-less services.
Make sure you have plenty of batteries on hand for your hearing devices. You should aim to have enough to last you at least eight weeks. You can call us, and we will be happy to mail batteries to you, or you can simply stop by, and we can have someone run them out to your vehicle for curbside pickup.
2. Take inventory.
Make sure you have plenty of batteries on hand for your hearing devices. You should aim to have enough to last you at least eight weeks. You can call us, and we will be happy to mail batteries to you, or you can simply stop by, and we can have someone run them out to your vehicle for curbside pickup.
3. Stay connected.
Whether you’re dropping off curbside or handling the basics at home. Making sure that your hearing aids are working is very important. From swapping out wax guards to even just making sure you don’t leave them in a place where moisture can get to them. The fact is that the better care they are in, the less likely you will need to make an additional trip to look at.
4. Maintain proper maintenance
Whether you’re dropping off curbside or handling the basics at home. Making sure that your hearing aids are working properly is very important. From swapping out wax guards to even just making sure you don’t leave them in a place where moisture can get to them. The fact is the better care they are in the less likely you will need to make an additional trip to have them looked at.
5. Consider TeleHealth Options
Finding out what you have available to you for telehealth options is very important. With today’s technology, many of the hearing aids can now be adjusted virtually, saving you time and an additional trip out of the house. Also, the ability to simply speak with your audiologist via skype, zoom, or any other digital visual communication tool makes for ease of access to having your questions answered. Last, Call your insurance provider about your telehealth coverage since Medicare, for example, has recently expanded its coverage for telehealth to help seniors during this time of emergency.
The Pandemic is effecting everyone and making life more difficult. Prioritizing your hearing health by staying in contact with your audiologist is and other hearing health care professionals. We can protect our health with our disregarding our hearing.
Stay in touch with us, call today and schedule your next exam with Salem Audiology Clinic 971-701-2269