Pittsburgh, PA – During the
holiday season and winter months, many boomers and seniors will travel to visit
with friends and family or head to warmer destinations to escape the cold days
of winter. While travel is usually quite enjoyable, communication challenges
can directly impact one’s experience during family visits and vacations.
According to the Better Hearing
Institute, 1 in 6 baby boomers (14.6%) are experiencing hearing loss, and as
boomers continue to reach retirement age, more and more will be looking to
spend their well-deserved retirement days traveling.
The AudigyCertifiedTM hearing care professionals of HearWell Center are
offering the following tips to help those experiencing hearing loss better
enjoy their travels.
- Don’t
miss important announcements. Low-quality
PA systems can make airport and station announcements difficult to hear
and understand. Be sure to set a vibrating alert on your smartphone or
watch with your departure time, and check video monitors frequently for
updates. You can also ask a fellow traveler sitting nearby to keep you
posted on important announcements and boarding instructions.
- Texting isn’t just for teens. Airports, train stations, and public transportation are places with significant background noise, making it difficult to hear on the phone. Use text messaging to coordinate and communicate easily with drivers and traveling companions.
- Utilize
looping technology when in a looped facility. The majority of today’s hearing aids are
equipped with telecoils. When turned on in a looped facility with the push
of a button, the technology allows the user to hear with clarity in noisy
public spaces. Loop America provides a full list of looped facilities in
the U.S.
- Book
hearing accessible accommodations. Many hotels will provide accommodations such
as closed caption TVs. Some hotels are now providing looping in rooms and
lobbies.
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- Leave in hearing aids through security checkpoints. The TSA recommends leaving hearing aid devices in place when going through airport screening. Be sure to ask the security officer for assistance or to repeat instructions if needed. Visit the TSA’s website for information about the screening process for people with hearing loss and assistive hearing technology.
- Pack
and plan accordingly. A
vibrating alarm clock, extra hearing aid batteries, cleaning brush, and
protective waterproof case for your aids are great items to pack for
travel. Additionally, when traveling to a hot and humid location, you will
want to bring along a small drying kit to protect your hearing aids from
moisture.
If you do encounter a problem
with your hearing technology while traveling, or are in need of supplies, the
network of AudigyCertified hearing care professionals throughout the U.S. can
help. For more information or to find an AudigyCertified hearing care
professional near you, please call 1.800.Hearing or visit www.agxhearing.com.
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Press Contact:
Suzanne Yoder, Au.D. 412 271-3002, DrYoder@hearwellcenter.com
About HearWell Center
HearWell Center, located in Forest Hills, PA, provides the
highest standard of care to patients with, or at high risk to hearing and
vestibular disorders, in a respectful, friendly and professional environment.
Audiologist Dr. Yoder maximizes the patient experience and enhances quality of
life through individual-based audiology services including hearing tests,
diagnostics, education, counseling, treatments, rehabilitation and devices
(such as hearing aids, hearing protection assistive devices and alerting
devices).
About Audigy Group
Audigy Group is a Member-driven
organization established in 2004 to assist private, independent hearing care
professionals in consistently delivering the highest quality hearing care to
their communities. Audigy Group’s membership includes some of the nation’s
leading audiologists—innovators in both clinical care and in defining the
standards of service with the hearing care industry. www.agxhearing.com/about-audigy
About Hearing Loss
Please explore this infographic
on Hearing Loss in America. It’s full of information on hearing loss, how it
occurs, how it affects our lives, and—more importantly—how it can be
effectively treated with the right combination of certified provider, treatment
plan, and hearing device technology. www.hearingloss.com/infographic
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