Hearing aid advice for carers
Every morning
Switch the hearing aid on and check that it whistles when you cup it in your hands. This shows that the aid works.
If the hearing aid does not whistle:
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Change the battery
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Check that the earmould is not blocked with wax
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If it still doesn't work after these checks, make an appointment to go to an Audiology repair clinic.
At night
Switch the hearing aid off.
Give the earmould a wipe and clean any wax stuck in the earmould.
Place in the hearing aid box so everyone knows where to find it.
Weekly
On the same day each week change the battery. Record that this has been done so that everyone is aware.