Ice skating is a great way to bond with family and friends or share a romantic evening with your partner. The sound of blades slicing through the ice and the joy of spinning around make for unforgettable memories. But if you wear hearing aids, you might wonder how the cold weather and activity will impact your devices.
The good news is that hearing aids can be an excellent addition to your next trip to the Ice In Paradise Rink! Let’s take a look at a few crucial tips for caring for your devices while making the most out of your time on the ice.
Pre-Skate Preparation
Before you lace up your skates and hit the ice, there are a couple of steps you can take to keep your hearing aids in top condition:
- Secure your devices. Twirling around in circles or racing around the rink as fast as you can are some of the best parts about skating, but they can result in hearing aid loss or damage. To help keep your devices safe, consider wearing a headband or earmuffs around your ears to keep them in place.
- Check the batteries. Cold weather can drain your batteries faster. This is why your car may have a harder time starting in the winter. To help ensure your devices deliver clear sound during your whole skate, make sure the batteries are fully charged.
Post-Skate Care
After you finish skating, make sure to take care of your hearing aids. You may have accumulated a bit of moisture from the ice or humid air during your time at the rink. To protect your devices against water damage, carefully remove wet gloves, hats or earmuffs. If your devices get wet, place them in a specialized dehumidifier or drying jar to draw out moisture.
Enjoy Clear Hearing While You Skate
Approximately 28.8 million U.S. adults could benefit from the use of hearing aids. By taking advantage of the clear communication these remarkable devices provide, you can make your next trip to the ice rink even better! Enjoy the amplified funky music, laughter and exciting conversations that make skating so much fun.
To learn more about how hearing aids can benefit you, contact Hearing Services of Santa Barbara today for an appointment with one of our specialists.
