{"id":1321,"date":"2022-01-07T11:27:17","date_gmt":"2022-01-07T19:27:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hearingadvancement.com\/?p=1321"},"modified":"2022-01-07T11:27:19","modified_gmt":"2022-01-07T19:27:19","slug":"oh-no-you-lost-your-hearing-aid-now-what","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hearingadvancement.com\/oh-no-you-lost-your-hearing-aid-now-what\/","title":{"rendered":"Oh No! You Lost Your Hearing Aid \u2013 Now What?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There\u2019s nothing more frustrating than losing something you use every day \u2013 especially when that something is as important as a hearing aid<\/a>. If you\u2019ve lost your hearing aid, don\u2019t panic! Instead, follow these steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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First, Check Your Immediate Surroundings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As soon as you notice your hearing aid is no longer in your ears, stop moving and tell everyone around you to do the same so it doesn\u2019t accidentally get stepped on. Do a full body check, including of your hair, hood, collar, waistband, then the area around your feet. If you\u2019re on carpet, feel around to make sure you don\u2019t miss it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next, Retrace Your Steps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While it can be annoying to be told to retrace your steps when you lose something of value, it can be well worth it to try. Think of everywhere you\u2019ve been between the time you last remember having your hearing aid for sure and the moment you realized you lost it. Revisit those places, looking at the ground along the way. Think extra hard about places you may have taken off a coat or face mask, as hearing aids can easily be pulled out this way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then, Report Your Hearing Aid Lost<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve visited any businesses on the day you lost your hearing aid, like R&J Electronics<\/a>, call and ask if it\u2019s turned up. If not, be sure to leave your name and number and ask them to call you if someone does find it. It doesn\u2019t hurt to call and check in after a day or two in case they forget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, Call Your Audiologist <\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your audiologist may not go out in the world to help you look for your hearing aids, but they can help in other ways. If you have a modern hearing aid<\/a>, it may be compatible with a smartphone app<\/a> that has a \u201cfind my hearing aid\u201d feature that they can show you how to use. They can also check and see if your manufacturer offers a one-time loss and damage warranty. For more information or to schedule an appointment with a hearing aid expert, call Hearing Advancement Center today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n