How to Enjoy Fall Festivities with Hearing Aids: A Comprehensive Guide

As the warm weather starts to dissipate, the leaves turn golden brown and elegantly fall to the ground, as you start to wear warming clothes and drink more cocoa, the rigors of a busy summer give way to comfort and rest. You’re likely excited for the fall festivities, and the slower peacefulness they bring. At this time, many people begin thinking about self-care and preparing for the colder weather. This might involve buying new sets of clothes, deep cleaning their house or apartment and scheduling out every event planned in advance.

If you’ve been experiencing hearing loss, and have begun wearing hearing devices, then adjusting to the cooler weather can take a little fine-tuning. In this post, we’ll discuss how to enjoy fall festivities with hearing aids; enabling you to get the best from the season o fall.

Plan for Darker Hours

The seasonal shift brings less daylight and longer hours of night. Daylight savings time accounts for this to some extent, but it may still be that you need to go to your workplace in pitch black. If you experience hearing loss, then that’s two senses that may require a little support to function correctly. That’s why planning your route to and from the workplace is key. It’s good to plan your evening’s out, to go with trusted friends and even to use hearing devices if possible. You can also learn to encourage people to face you directly when communicating, to stick to lighter areas and to be aware of your safety when walking alone.

Moreover, with the right audiologist, you can have your hearing aids recalibrated so they function optimally, allowing them to provide you precise environmental information.

Plan Around the Weather

Fall can be relatively unpredictable about what kind of weather it offers, some weeks may be sunny, some may offer torrential downpour. Either way, being prepared for weather is part of what makes good hearing aid use possible. For example, bringing extra batteries should you encounter power loss is vital. You can also wear soft earmuffs during the colder weather to keep them drier during short walks; it’s possible to wear defensive ear protection designed to block out sound while wearing hearing aids, so don’t worry about the marginal and temporary loss in sound quality.

A hard-shell carry case can be carried if you need to take them out, and of course, a raincoat with a covering hood that completely covers your ears under waterproof protection is key as well. If the weather is humid and encourages additional earwax, make sure to gently remove this from the hearing aid and outer ear with a damp clean cloth. This combination of measures should help you prepare for the weather appropriately.

Make Your Hearing Needs Known

If you are going out to an event, make sure to check their websites for hearing accessibilities. For example, if you’re enjoying a tour through an apple picking orchard or museum, making your hearing needs known to the guide can have them speak up a little or face you so your hearing aid’s directional microphone can more easily pick up on their speech.

You can also call ahead or look at reviews to see fall festivity accessibility needs. In almost all cases those with hearing aids can still partake in regular activities, but it may be that strategic positions are available for you in an audience watching a show or you’ll be permitted to use your phone to adjust your hearing aid with your smartphone app when needed.

Your hearing requirements are a valid topic for discussion and assertion, ensuring you enjoy events to the fullest. Thankfully, an increasing number of venues, event spaces, services and tourist attractions are recognizing the significance of accessibility. If you have any questions about your hearing aids, talk with your audiologist. They will be able to answer any questions you might have about the severity of your loss.

Contact Baker Audiology & Hearing Aids today!

The first step to enjoying the fall festivities with hearing aids is to gain a full and clear assessment from a qualified audiologist. At Baker Audiology & Hearing Aids, our friendly team works with our cherished clients to assess the full scope of your hearing needs, providing you with the most optimal hearing aid style and calibration if required. Why not contact us before your fall festivities begin? We’d be delighted to talk to you. Please contact us at (605) 610-3466 today.