Wearing Masks and Hearing Aids

Wearing a mask may cause some inconvenience to hearing aids wearers. Putting on or removing a mask can cause the straps to dislodge the hearing aids, making the devices more likely to break or get lost. This is especially true for people who wear behind-the-ear (BTE) and receiver-in-the-ear (RITE) hearing aids, which sit behind the ear. Here are a few tips to help you adapt to this new reality without risking damage or loss of your hearing aids.

The best way to keep your hearing aids in place is to use a hearing aids retention cord, which lets you attach your hearing aids to the collar of your clothes. It’s fast and easy to place, too: just attach the rings on the retention cord to your hearing aids, then clip the other end of the strap to the collar of your clothes. Once you’ve attached the clip, you can wear your hearing aids normally. You’ll have peace of mind knowing that your hearing aids will be protected, even when you put on and take off your mask.

The retention cord is available in two lengths and meets safety standards for hearing aids retention devices. It’s made entirely of biocompatible materials. This hearing aids retention cord is available in all Lobe clinics and on boutique.lobe.ca/en.

You can protect your hearing aids even more by using a mobile app that’s available on Apple and Android devices. It has a feature that allows you to locate your hearing aids if you lose them.

The feature is very easy to use. In the app, simply choose the Hearing Aids menu and select Find my hearing aids. This will bring up a map showing you the last place your hearing aids connected to your phone.

You can also choose to receive an alert whenever your hearing aids stop connecting to your phone. The app has also a troubleshooting guide and an advice tab, giving you access to a wealth of information so you can take advantage of all the features in your hearing aids.

If you have any questions about wearing a mask while using hearing aids, please contact your audioprosthetist.