As the end of the year approaches, so does the opportunity to spend valuable time with friends and family. While the holidays can be busy (and, yes, sometimes stressful!) it is also full of love, laughter, and the creation of new memories. Being fully present in these moments is a priceless gift—one which you don't want to risk because of problems with your hearing device.

Making the Most of the Season

A little bit of preparation can help to minimize your potential stresses and frustrations over the holidays as a hearing device user.

• During holiday gatherings, set background music to a volume that you don't find distracting or disruptive.

• Allow yourself to step away if the noise and bustle feels overwhelming. Set up a cozy and quiet corner that you can slip away to for a few minutes.

• If your hearing devices have rechargeable batteries, be sure to charge them regularly. Otherwise, ensure you have enough spare batteries on hand—especially if you will be traveling to visit relatives or friends.

If you will be hosting some seasonal festivities, it can be easier to set yourself up for success since you are the one creating the atmosphere. Even if you will be visiting someone else's home, don't be afraid to open up a conversation with the hosts about your needs. A good host always wants their guests to be comfortable, and they will likely be more than happy to accommodate you.

How Can Ear Gear Help Over the Holidays?

Whether listening to children and grandchildren perform at a Christmas concert or sharing bright conversation over a full dinner table, missing even a moment can impact the joy of the season. We can help you to enjoy the best of the holidays with no interruptions! Ear Gear is proven to be acoustically transparent, meaning that sound quality will never suffer when you choose our products. This allows you to savour every note and every minute.

Charging or changing batteries is an easily overlooked task in the bustle of the season, but using Ear Gear can actually help to extend battery life. You can go from Christmas shopping to family dinner and then out for carolling and hot cocoa, all without a worry.

Hearing device loss or damage is always an unwelcome disruption, especially when all you want to do is embrace the festive fun. A device may become dislodged while laughing with friends on a hayride, or in the delightful chaos of sledding down a snow-covered hill. Thanks to Ear Gear's corded and eyeglass models, your devices will be secure and unexpected loss won't take away from your enjoyment. Even moisture from sweat or melting snow doesn't have to be a concern, as Ear Gear's unique double wall of fabric will absorb it before that moisture can pose a threat to your device.

Ear Gear Original Corded secures to clothing with a plastic clip. The sewn-in cord ensures that even if your hearing device becomes dislodged, there is no risk of loss. Ear Gear Original Cordless Eyeglasses includes rubber O-rings which secure over the arms of your eyeglasses for another way to ensure security and comfort. Ear Gear Original Eyeglasses are also available in a corded model.

Ear Gear as the Ideal Gift

What can be a better gift for the holidays than peace of mind?

Ear Gear as a gift shows thought and care and allows the recipient to engage in all of the season's offerings without disruption. Don't want to wait for someone else to take the hint? Treat yourself! With a variety of fun colours available, Ear Gear brings extra joy to the season.

Wishing you the very happiest of holidays, from all of of us at Ear Gear! www.gearforears.com