{"id":987,"date":"2019-12-13T10:10:04","date_gmt":"2019-12-13T18:10:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mthoodent.com\/?p=987"},"modified":"2020-11-13T09:36:51","modified_gmt":"2020-11-13T17:36:51","slug":"winter-care-tips-for-your-hearing-aids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mthoodent.com\/winter-care-tips-for-your-hearing-aids\/","title":{"rendered":"Winter Care Tips for Your Hearing Aids"},"content":{"rendered":"

Portlanders are used to rain, but snow? Not so much. When the weather in the Willamette Valley<\/a> turns cold and icy, special care is needed to ensure hearing aids are protected from the elements.<\/p>\n

Cold & Moisture are the Enemies<\/h2>\n

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If you wear hearing aids in Portland, you\u2019ll need to take special care during those rare intrusions of winter-like weather. These high-tech electronic devices are susceptible to cold weather<\/a> and moisture, as are all other electronics. Batteries can quickly drain when temperatures plummet and moisture can cause condensation to build up, damaging the internal circuitry. This is already an expensive time of year with all the gift-buying and food purchases you\u2019re making over the holidays, so the last thing you need is another credit card bill. Your Portland audiologist suggests the following tips.<\/p>\n

Keep Your Hearing Aids Performing Optimally During The Winter Months<\/h2>\n