A Little Planning Goes a Long Way

Whether you’ll be gone for a day or a month, when you’re going on a trip you need to check if you’ve packed everything you need. What’s on your list? Have you thought about adding the care products for your hearing aids? A few weeks before you leave, book an appointment with your audioprosthetist or specialized educator to have your hearing aids cleaned and checked. They’ll ensure your hearing aids are ready for the trip. They’ll also take a look at your ear canal to see if there are any obstructions that could affect your hearing. You’ll also want to make sure you have all the products you need to care for your hearing aids. Stock up by visiting your nearest Lobe clinic or ordering right from our online store at boutique. lobe.ca/en. Bring enough to last for your entire trip. Not sure how much you’ll need? Talk to your audioprosthetist or specialized educator.

Essential Products to Keep on Hand

a. VapoLobe (available in 60 ml format for the plane) or ServiLobe for cleaning your hearing aids

b. ProtecLobe for securely storing your hearing aids and preventing moisture buildup

c. Replacement wax filters to avoid obstruction of your hearing aids

d. Batteries or charger

a b c d

Food for Thought

ª Do you wear rechargeable hearing aids? If so, don’t forget to bring your charger and an adapter if the electrical outlets in your destination country are different from those in Quebec. You can also use a mini turbo charger or a charger with integrated battery if you are going camping.

ª When you travel, always have a container with a moisture tablet (ProtecLobe) nearby to put your hearing aids in when you remove them. That way, they’ll always be protected no matter what you do.

ª If you’re flying, you can keep your hearing aids on while going through the metal detectors.1

Reference 1.https://www.catsa-acsta.gc.ca/en/walk-through-metaldetector|CATSA | ACSTA: Canadian Air Transport Security

Authority

Talk to your audioprosthetist or specialized educator to learn more about using and maintaining your hearing aids.

An assessment by an audioprosthetist is required to determine which hearing aid suits the patient’s needs.

Amélie Boulet-Moineau

Specialized Educator practicing in Quebec City – Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures