{"id":889,"date":"2022-10-21T18:29:37","date_gmt":"2022-10-22T00:29:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hearsantafe.com\/?p=889"},"modified":"2023-04-14T15:52:24","modified_gmt":"2023-04-14T21:52:24","slug":"get-into-the-spooky-spirit-with-your-hearing-aids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hearsantafe.com\/get-into-the-spooky-spirit-with-your-hearing-aids\/","title":{"rendered":"Get into the Spooky Spirit with Your Hearing Aids"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There is a high prevalence of hearing loss in the United States. In fact, according to the&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nidcd.nih.gov\/health\/statistics\/quick-statistics-hearing\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders<\/a>, it affects approximately two to three of every 1,000 babies and one in eight people ages 12 and older. But despite this, many people mistakenly believe there is stigma surrounding wearing hearing aids.<\/p>\n<p>More specifically, many people are averse to wearing hearing aids because they feel these essential medical devices will make them look \u201cold.\u201d The truth is, people of all ages wear hearing aids, including children, teens and young adults.<\/p>\n<p>We don\u2019t want you to just be comfortable in your hearing aids \u2013 we want you to be confident in them! This is why we\u2019re challenging you to make your hearing aids stand out this Halloween. In this post, we explain how to get into the spooky spirit with your hearing aids.<\/p>\n<h2>Ideas You Can Try<img decoding=\"async\" title=\"halloween-hearing-aids\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/halloween-hearing-aids-scaled-1.jpeg\" alt=\"An orange pumpkin themed Halloween tin.\" width=\"332\" height=\"249\" class=\"wp-image-891 alignright\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hearsantafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/halloween-hearing-aids-scaled-1.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/hearsantafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/halloween-hearing-aids-scaled-1-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/hearsantafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/halloween-hearing-aids-scaled-1-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/hearsantafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/halloween-hearing-aids-scaled-1-256x192.jpeg 256w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 332px) 100vw, 332px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>Here are some ideas you can try this Halloween season:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Incorporating your hearing aids into your costume. <\/strong>If you want to try for a \u201cfuturistic\u201d theme, you can play up how advanced your hearing technology is.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Applying removeable stickers.<\/strong> Colorforms are a great option that can add a pop of color without leaving reside.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bejeweling or bedazzling.<\/strong> You can apply rhinestones to your hearing aids, but we recommend using eyelash glue rather than the adhesive that comes in a bedazzling kit so it can easily be removed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Visiting a craft store.<\/strong> You\u2019re sure to come up with some creative ideas after checking out their selection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What You Should Avoid<\/h2>\n<p>Here are some things you should avoid when decorating your hearing aids.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Using paint. <\/strong>This craft supply is too messy and can get in the ports, which can damage your devices.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Using hot glue.<\/strong> Never put a heat source next to your devices, as this can also cause damage.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Using super glue.<\/strong> Permanent adhesives can affect the fit and function of your devices.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Covering the ports.<\/strong> This can also impact how your hearing aid functions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To learn more or to schedule an appointment with a hearing aid expert, call Southwestern Hearing &#038; Balance today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There is a high prevalence of hearing loss in the United States. In fact, according to the&nbsp; National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, it affects approximately two to three of every 1,000 babies and one in eight people ages 12 and older. 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