Yes, adults wear BAHA headbands too! Though many BAHA wearers are children, there are also plenty of adults who wear a bone anchored hearing aid on a headband. However, when searching online for information or for BAHA headbands to buy, much of what you will find is aimed at young children and their parents.
In this blog, we’ll take a look at who might benefit from a bone anchored hearing aid, the reasons why some adults choose to wear a BAHA headband and tips on how to get used to – and celebrate – your hearing aid as an adult BAHA wearer.
Who Might Benefit From Wearing a BAHA?
BAHAs or bone-anchored hearing aids are an alternative to traditional hearing aids and can help D/deaf people and those living with hearing loss to access and experience sounds.
Only a hearing specialist will be able to advise you whether or not a BAHA is suitable for your hearing needs but there are some common reasons why a doctor might recommend a BAHA.
One reason is single-sided deafness (SSD), where a person is completely deaf in just one ear. This can make it difficult to tell where a sound is coming from and also makes hearing more difficult in loud environments, both of which a bone anchored hearing aid can help with.
A BAHA may also be recommended if a person suffers from chronic ear infections or if they are allergic to the materials used in traditional hearing aids as they don’t need to sit in the ear, where they might block the drainage of fluid or become an irritant.
Bone anchored hearing aids are also an ideal solution for those people who have malformations of the ear, whether these are congenital or acquired later in life, for example, having a missing outer ear or narrowed ear canals.
Why Choose an Adult BAHA Headband?
Not everyone wants to have or is suitable for the surgery that is required to fit the implant for a BAHA, in which case, a BAHA processor can be worn on a headband (or softband) as an alternative.This means you can avoid having an operation and potential complications from surgery but still experience hearing through an externally worn processor.
Making the Most of Your BAHA Headband
As with anything new, getting used to wearing a bone anchored hearing aid on a BAHA headband can take time. You may want to begin by wearing it for shorter periods and gradually increasing over time.
It’s natural to feel self conscious of your new hearing device at first and think that it’s the first thing people will notice about you but the truth is, you’ll probably be far more aware of it to begin with than anyone else will be!
BAHA headbands are designed to be soft, comfortable and secure. They’re also fully adjustable so you can get a good fit no matter what your head size. If you’re planning to play sports or do something particularly energetic whilst wearing your hearing aid, then it’s a good idea to use a safety line to keep your BAHA processor safe and secure. Remember that you’ll need to remove your BAHA to bath, shower or swim.
As you get used to wearing your BAHA, you can find ways to incorporate it into your personal style. Whether that’s by coordinating your headband to your outfit, or ordering a custom BAHA headband for special occasions such as a big night out, a themed party or even a wedding. Here at BAHA Accessories, we’ve created some stunning custom adult BAHA headbands for brides-to-be so they can fully experience their big day, proudly wearing their hearing aid as part of their bridal outfit.
Get In Touch
If you’ve been looking for more information about adult BAHA headbands, we hope this blog has helped. If you have any other questions about our BAHA headbands and accessories, don’t hesitate to get in touch and we’ll do our best to help.
We’re also more than happy to talk you through our various products and designs and their different functions to make sure that they’re the right choice for you. Get in touch today by calling 07432 620644 or emailing sales@bahaaccessoriesuk.com. You can also get in touch via the website. We’re looking forward to hearing from you!