{"id":685,"date":"2023-02-24T12:33:33","date_gmt":"2023-02-24T17:33:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gulfcoastaudiology.com\/?p=685"},"modified":"2023-03-03T12:45:23","modified_gmt":"2023-03-03T17:45:23","slug":"how-to-make-the-most-of-a-hotel-stay-with-hearing-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gulfcoastaudiology.com\/how-to-make-the-most-of-a-hotel-stay-with-hearing-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make the Most of a Hotel Stay with Hearing Loss"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re making plans to travel as winter melts into spring, you may be looking to book a hotel room. And if you\u2019re one of the 7.1% of adults ages 45 and older who uses a hearing aid (according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/nchs\/products\/databriefs\/db414.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<\/a>), you may need to take extra measures to make the most of the experience. We review how below.<\/p>\n<h2>Ask About Accessibility Before Booking<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"hotel-stay-with-hearing-loss\" src=\"https:\/\/gulfcoastaudiology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/hotel-stay-with-hearing-loss-768x537.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"459\" height=\"321\" class=\"alignright wp-image-689\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gulfcoastaudiology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/hotel-stay-with-hearing-loss-768x537.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gulfcoastaudiology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/hotel-stay-with-hearing-loss-2048x1433.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/gulfcoastaudiology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/hotel-stay-with-hearing-loss-1536x1075.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 459px) 100vw, 459px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>While you\u2019re researching hotels, contact them to ask about what accessibility features they have to offer. You can ask about:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Whether their lobby is usually loud and bustling, or quiet and peaceful.<\/li>\n<li>If they have closed captioning on their televisions in the room or breakfast area.<\/li>\n<li>Whether there is a visual notification system for critical alerts, like fire or fire drills.<\/li>\n<li>If they offer a kit with amenities for those with hearing loss, like a captioned phone or shake-awake alarm clock.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Pack the Essentials<\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s important when you\u2019re packing for your hotel stay that you bring your <a href=\"https:\/\/gulfcoastaudiology.com\/hearing-aids\/choosing-a-hearing-aid\/\">hearing aids<\/a> and all necessary accessories, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your hearing aids themselves, so you can hear and communicate well.<\/li>\n<li>Your charging dock, if you have rechargeable devices.<\/li>\n<li>Extra batteries from Cypress Pharmacy on Cypress Lake Dr, so you\u2019re not left unable to hear during breakfast service or any other time.<\/li>\n<li>Your <a href=\"https:\/\/gulfcoastaudiology.com\/hearing-aids\/hearing-aid-accessories\/\">hearing aid case<\/a> to store your hearing aids in when you\u2019re not wearing them.<\/li>\n<li>A cleaning kit with a soft, dry cloth, wax pick\/wire loop and a soft brush.<\/li>\n<li>A dehumidifier, in case they get wet or you\u2019re staying in a humid place.<\/li>\n<li>An adapter for your charger if you\u2019re traveling abroad.<\/li>\n<li>Any other accessories or assistive listening devices you use.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Consider Bringing Your Own Alarm Clock<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019ve checked with your hotel and they don\u2019t have an accessible alarm clock, consider bringing your own, especially if you\u2019re traveling for business or have scheduled leisure activities you need to wake up for. You may wake more peacefully if you have a familiar sunrise or bed-shaking alarm clock that you\u2019re used to.<\/p>\n<p>For more information or to schedule an appointment, call <span class=\"company-name \">Gulf Coast Audiology<\/span> today.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"related-posts\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gulfcoastaudiology.com\/4-essential-tools-for-hearing-aid-maintenance\/\" class=\"related-post\">4 Essential Tools for Hearing Aid Maintenance<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gulfcoastaudiology.com\/five-common-reasons-you-should-see-an-audiologist\/\" class=\"related-post\">Five Common Reasons You Should See an Audiologist<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gulfcoastaudiology.com\/tips-to-celebrate-the-new-year-without-harming-your-hearing\/\" class=\"related-post\">Tips to Celebrate the New Year Without Harming Your Hearing<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re making plans to travel as winter melts into spring, you may be looking to book a hotel room. 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