Siemens water proof hearing aid

Posted by HearingAids on November 11, 2011 under Hearing Aids | 2 Comments to Read

There is an issue around the world that annoys many individuals who are wearing hearing aids, they can’t swim with them. Taking a hearing aid into the water spells trouble. Imagine the thought of ruining your hearing aid simply because you forgot to take it off.

There is good news out there. This issue has been resolved! Siemens, maker of several types of hearing aids, decided to step up to the plate and create the Aquaris waterproof hearing aid.

This is a new way at using hearing aids because, it is waterproof. We are talking about jumping into a swimming pool, swimming for hours then getting out without ever having to worry about if you removed your hearing aid.  This is a great achievement in the hearing world.

The Aquaris is not affected by water, dust or shock. It is built with a very tough exterior, cutting-edge advancements and it is truly the first waterproof hearing aid on the market. It is IP57 certified, which means the device is water (one meter depth for thirty minutes), snow and sand resistant.

The design is also made with a custom soft ear mold designed to keep it comfortable while you are swimming.

That’s not all this machine can do. Many patients have reported that is not the fact that they can swim or get it wet that is appealing about the product – its more that if they are active, sweating is not an issue. I know its not as glamorous, but consider that most have to take their hearing aid out when they sweat – not an ideal situation.

Since it is sweat proof, going walking, biking, exercising and more is less of a hassle. You do not have to sit and worry if your hearing aid is getting ruined from the workout nor do you have to worry about yourself getting lost because you had to remove your hearing aid. Both issues are resolved using the Aqauris.

Finally, the Aquaris also offers the innovative Best Sound Technology for excellent clarity and can connect seamlessly to Tek and miniTek wireless enhancement systems.

For more information on Siemens’ Aquaris, visit their homepage: http://hearing.siemens.com

Keeping it all clean

Posted by HearingAids on September 19, 2011 under Hearing Aids | Read the First Comment

When you wear hearing aids, it is important to keep a daily routine for them to work properly. We have compiled the best information to help you do just that.

Care and Maintenance for your aid:

1. Make sure to store your hearing aid in a safe place that is not only dry but cool
2. Check your batteries and change them well before they go dead
3. Turn off your aid when you aren’t using it. You may want to remove the battery and clean it’s contact points once in a while to make sure it is connected properly
4. Change the filters once in a while so they don’t build up with dirt and clean the aid using the small brush/cloth that came with it
5. Talk to a healthcare professional about having the ear wax buildup cleaned out of your ear. This will help improve your hearing by removing wax that can block the canal. Do not attempt to do this yourself as it could result in further damage to your ears

If you follow these simple steps, your hearing aid will last longer and work better for you

However, there are some actions you should not take with a hearing aid, specifically ones that can potentially damage the aid to the point of having to replace it.

1. Don’t use your hearing aid in the shower or when you go swimming (except if it is the new Aquaris from Siemens). Water will damage the inner workings of a hearing aid
2. Don’t use your hearing aid with a hair dryer, hair spray or any other type of spray
3. Never use any tools on your aid as it can result in serious or permanent malfunctions to the receiver

If you can’t clean your hearing aid or your hearing aid isn’t working properly, always contact a service professional for advice and repairs.

Doing these simple points once a week can help maintain your hearing aid’s lifespan and keep you hearing well.

Ask the Audiologist – What is the best way to dry out my hearing aid?

Posted by Alex on December 3, 2010 under Ask The Audiologist Q&A, Hearing Aids | Be the First to Comment

Did you get your hearing aid wet by forgetting to take it out when you shower or jump into the pool? In this week’s Ask the Audiologist, Alex explains the best way to dry out your hearing aid.