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Masks and hearing aids

  • 27-05-2020 10:32am
    #1
    looksee
    Registered Users Posts: 28,012 ✭✭✭✭


    I came across this article https://www.healthyhearing.com/report/53084-Face-masks-and-hearing-aids when I was trying to figure out how to wear a mask with hearing aids (and glasses).

    Wearing a mask held by a buttoned or velcro-ed tab, or a plastic hook, at the back of the head seems like a good solution. Might be worth a try.


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  • #2
    Garlinge
    Registered Users Posts: 591 ✭✭✭Garlinge


    Yep that was me on Sunday, lost hearing aid when yanked off with elastic of facemask. It was not usual one I wear that loops around back of head and neck instead of ear.


  • #3
    little bess
    Registered Users Posts: 483 ✭✭little bess


    Yep, one of my hearing aids constantly coming off when I put mask on it take it off.
    Lost one aid in a shop and didn’t realize until I had arrived home, luckily it was still in the shop aisle when I went back to look for it.

    Pita really, haven’t found anything that works well, have tried bte masks and behind the head.


  • #4
    Garlinge
    Registered Users Posts: 591 ✭✭✭Garlinge


    I have found a small bracelet and think I will use it to fix to an ear ring like a safety chain. Someone needs to invent something! Counting my savings of lockdown as way to justify replacing hearing aid, not covered by house insurance. Not missing it for the moment as no meetings/classes etc to attend.


  • #5
    little bess
    Registered Users Posts: 483 ✭✭little bess


    Garlinge wrote: »
    I have found a small bracelet and think I will use it to fix to an ear ring like a safety chain. Someone needs to invent something! Counting my savings of lockdown as way to justify replacing hearing aid, not covered by house insurance. Not missing it for the moment as no meetings/classes etc to attend.

    Good idea! I was nearly crying when I lost mine, they’re so expensive to replace!


  • #6
    the_syco
    Registered Users Posts: 37,295 ✭✭✭✭the_syco


    Perhaps something like this may be an idea; https://www.amazon.co.uk/Elastic-Breathable-Sunscreen-Protection-Outdoor/dp/B07R9Y4MMC/


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  • #7
    Garlinge
    Registered Users Posts: 591 ✭✭✭Garlinge


    Thanks for that ... but I dont think it has high enough level of protection from virus transmission. A mask ideally might have two layers of tightwoven cotton with a pocket to place a filter to bring up to 90% level of cover. Might make a nice fashion item for winter months to cover up basic mask. And any cover is better than none!


  • #8
    SixtaWalthers
    Registered Users Posts: 249 ✭✭SixtaWalthers


    Thanks for sharing and yes mask extenders are doing great job in this regard. They also look very good.

    Use-mask-extension.jpg

    By the way, what about the people who are using masks, hearing aid and glasses. I just found this image on the web and not sure either it is a good way or not.

    tips-for-wearing-a-face-mask-and-glasses-with-hearing-aids.png


  • #9
    Garlinge
    Registered Users Posts: 591 ✭✭✭Garlinge


    I wonder how that button is attached? I know you can have hearing aid as part of glasses. The elastic on mask could be shortened to make tighter fit.

    I have replaced lost hearing aid now and despite several changes of silicone dome , it still will not stay in ear. It might have survived facemask removal if more securely fitted. I did try a safety chain linking hearing aid to earring. I see others use fishing line to so something similar, maybe clip to item of clothing or bring around to other hearing aid?


  • #10
    the_syco
    Registered Users Posts: 37,295 ✭✭✭✭the_syco


    Garlinge wrote: »
    I have replaced lost hearing aid now and despite several changes of silicone dome , it still will not stay in ear.
    Two things;
    Either look at another compound for the ear mould part
    Or ask your doc about possible reasons that your ear isn't keeping the hearing aid in place.


  • #11
    Garlinge
    Registered Users Posts: 591 ✭✭✭Garlinge


    I dont have an ear mould just a transmitter with silicone surround in ear coming from h aid at top of ear. And ear complaining about it being shoved back in so often. I am now finding latest "double dome" worse and very squealy when it comes loose.


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  • #12
    the_syco
    Registered Users Posts: 37,295 ✭✭✭✭the_syco


    Garlinge wrote: »
    I dont have an ear mould just a transmitter with silicone surround in ear coming from h aid at top of ear. And ear complaining about it being shoved back in so often. I am now finding latest "double dome" worse and very squealy when it comes loose.
    Where did you get the hearing aid from? Would've thought most places would at least offer an ear mould; I'd say you also get better sound.


  • #13
    Garlinge
    Registered Users Posts: 591 ✭✭✭Garlinge


    I used Specsavers. I have taken off the 'double dome' and put back a small one from previous h aid.


  • #14
    little bess
    Registered Users Posts: 483 ✭✭little bess


    Good article re the difficulties of wearing a mask with hearing loss.

    https://www.theguardian.com/society/2020/aug/20/deaf-people-mask-wearing-lipreading


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