By Kendra Bergstrom –
Traveling can be stressful, but it can be especially stressful if you have hearing loss. While some people love the feeling of exploring an unknown area, others dread it. Constant fears about missing your stop, losing your passport or even forgetting extra batteries for your hearing aid can be unnerving, even downright scary! Luckily, there are apps that help ease the tension of traveling and help make your trip much more enjoyable. Here are three of our favorites:
Before traveling, be sure to have extra batteries packed for your hearing aid. Also avoid storing them in checked luggage, as there’s always the unfortunate possibility of your suitcase getting lost. And remember to bring other accessories, such as your dehumidifier.
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While traveling with hearing loss can add extra stress, planning ahead and knowing how to take care of your hearing aids will help ensure a smoother trip. Before you leave, make sure to get your hearing aids cleaned and checked. Companies like Miracle-Ear offer free hearing tests, and they have over 1,200 locations nationwide. Check your local area for more details.
Kendra joined Amplifon in August 2013 and has been part of the hearing aid industry since 1998, where she worked as a hearing instrument dispenser. After leaving the clinic, Kendra spent 15 years providing technical support for a hearing aid manufacturer.