Great Gifts for Hearing Aid Wearers

Got a hearing aid wearer on your holiday gift list? Not sure what to get them? At Audiology & Hearing Services of Charlotte, we’ve come up with some practical gift ideas.

Hearing Loss Friendly Alarm Clock

Most hearing aid wearers take their hearing devices off when they sleep, especially if they wear rechargeable hearing aids. Depending on their level of hearing loss, a traditional radio alarm clock may not be efficient enough to wake them. There are alarm clocks with a vibration pad that can be used under the pillow. There are also alarm clocks available that pair with a lamp to increase the brightness when it’s time to get up.

Hearing Loss Friendly Smoke Alarm

There are various models of smoke alarms available that not only make louder sirens and light up, but have accompanying pads that go under pillows to alert in the night.

Hearing Loss Friendly Door Bell

If you find yourself waiting at the door, ringing the bell continuously before you’re loved one with hearing loss answers, consider buying them a new hearing aid. Additional chimes can be placed around the house that light up as well as ring. If someone knocks at the door, there are devices that can register motion and alert a phone or smartwatch (which can be paired with certain hearing aid models). There are also devices that can be installed on doors to recognize vibrations, and set off flashing light alerts.These products are available from various manufacturers and available at most major retailers.If you or your loved ones have concerns about hearing health, contact Audiology & Hearing Services of Charlotte