https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-dh-needs-masks-that-will-work-with-hearing-aids Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 10 May 2026 19:26:37 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-dh-needs-masks-that-will-work-with-hearing-aids/page/2#post-2120751 Fri, 15 May 2020 14:15:18 +0000 rachylou 2120751@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lyn, that’s a super interesting design challenge: a breathable clear mask. Or better yet, a diy one. There’s got to be an inventors group out there to put this to(!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-dh-needs-masks-that-will-work-with-hearing-aids/page/2#post-2120714 Fri, 15 May 2020 08:31:48 +0000 lyn67 2120714@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can so relate (me and my dear late Mum) wore various kinds of hearing aids, for many years-and the only one I can suggest-think is&nbsp; the same one Angie said it, too- the most basic paper(surgical) mask- think they have the thinnest narrowest elastic there behind the ears which&nbsp; can fit under the BTE's the best way. <br />I now have a cochlear implant which surely is the best thing in the hard of hearing's world but am suddenly&nbsp; dealing rather with another kind of problem- I still aid myself some with reading people's speach from their lips- so&nbsp; now&nbsp; that everybody has to cover theirselves&nbsp; it is very hard again....In an (of course, not so-but) ideal COVID world masks would be all of transparent plexyglass.&nbsp; I only hope <i>this too shall pass:-)</i>&nbsp;as soon as possible... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-dh-needs-masks-that-will-work-with-hearing-aids/page/2#post-2120476 Thu, 14 May 2020 04:57:26 +0000 elpgal 2120476@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Someone on our local FB group recommends these from Kai3D. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-dh-needs-masks-that-will-work-with-hearing-aids#post-2120312 Wed, 13 May 2020 16:47:06 +0000 Angie 2120312@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The paper masks are a LOT more breathable and comfortable than most cloth ones. Maybe that will help? They have very narrow elastic.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-dh-needs-masks-that-will-work-with-hearing-aids#post-2120222 Wed, 13 May 2020 05:02:15 +0000 Anonymous 2120222@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those are helpful suggestions, Nuancedream. And Laurie, thank you for your trial and conclusions. There must be a way. We went to a garden center today and masks were required. DH left his hearing aids in the car. I feel for those with breathing difficulties who really can’t wear a mask and try getting a two-year- old to wear one! . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-dh-needs-masks-that-will-work-with-hearing-aids#post-2119838 Mon, 11 May 2020 19:24:58 +0000 nuancedream 2119838@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I found this article from the AARP that has some useful suggestions for managing protective face masks with hearing aids.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.aarp.org/health/conditions-treatments/info-2020/hearing-aid-face-mask.html">https://www.aarp.org/health/co.....-mask.html</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-dh-needs-masks-that-will-work-with-hearing-aids#post-2119787 Mon, 11 May 2020 16:09:53 +0000 Laurie 2119787@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Update - wore the masks I suggested over the weekend. There is still some glasses fogging unfortunately.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-dh-needs-masks-that-will-work-with-hearing-aids#post-2119770 Mon, 11 May 2020 14:22:19 +0000 Anonymous 2119770@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Laurie, that is good to know. As the weather warms up some, there has been a bit less fogging, but it could be dangerous trying to drive or ride a bike. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-dh-needs-masks-that-will-work-with-hearing-aids#post-2119769 Mon, 11 May 2020 14:19:32 +0000 Anonymous 2119769@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>DH thought of the gator style but I they may be too warm soon. Best of luck to your DH and you . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-dh-needs-masks-that-will-work-with-hearing-aids#post-2119767 Mon, 11 May 2020 14:18:23 +0000 Laurie 2119767@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Update - wore the masks I suggested over the weekend. There is still some glasses fogging unfortunately.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-dh-needs-masks-that-will-work-with-hearing-aids#post-2119766 Mon, 11 May 2020 14:10:52 +0000 pil 2119766@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rachy, I’ve been eyeballing those neck gaiters myself. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-dh-needs-masks-that-will-work-with-hearing-aids#post-2119750 Mon, 11 May 2020 11:55:39 +0000 Staysfit 2119750@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@Elpgal- My mother is using the N95 as a filter. &nbsp;The cloth mask, with luck, should extend the life of the N95. &nbsp;She only has one, so I also sent her some filter material cut to fit the mask for when the N95 is no longer useful. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-dh-needs-masks-that-will-work-with-hearing-aids#post-2119729 Mon, 11 May 2020 04:58:09 +0000 elpgal 2119729@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Staysfit, how does your mom weat the N95 under the cloth-mask? With the elastic loops or just as a filter. Have to figure out an option for my husband for his hernia surgery next week. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-dh-needs-masks-that-will-work-with-hearing-aids#post-2119727 Mon, 11 May 2020 04:50:41 +0000 rachylou 2119727@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, it just occurs to me a gaiter mask may be the ticket. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-dh-needs-masks-that-will-work-with-hearing-aids#post-2119725 Mon, 11 May 2020 03:59:16 +0000 Anonymous 2119725@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all for your wonderful suggestions. I have a sewing machine but have never used it as I have no good place to set it up. I can hand sew and sew on buttons, so I hope Runcarla s mask works for him. If not I plan to try something with a head band DSIL also uses hearing aids and lives in a care center. She is often confused but should wear a mask . She was recently in deep quarantine after a worker who she has had contact with, tested positive for the virus. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-dh-needs-masks-that-will-work-with-hearing-aids#post-2119631 Sun, 10 May 2020 13:01:59 +0000 Staysfit 2119631@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here is what I made for my mother, who wears glasses, has hearing aids, is allergic to latex and cannot reach behind her head due to arthritis. &nbsp;We considered the ear savers but my mom worried she would have a hard time with the buttons.</p> <div><br /></div><div>It has two covered spandex elastic bands that have toggles since I could not be entirely sure of the fit. The fit can be adjusted and then the mask pulled on like a hat. She would have to put her hearing aids on afterwards to ensure they do not fall off. &nbsp;This version has no nose wire because she has an old N95 that it will cover. &nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>Not sure if you have anyone who can cobble something like this together, or if you can find anything like it online.&nbsp;</div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-dh-needs-masks-that-will-work-with-hearing-aids#post-2119469 Sat, 09 May 2020 18:56:42 +0000 Lili 2119469@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Perhaps ear savers would help your husband, Joy:</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1OCLT_enCA764CA764&amp;sxsrf=ALeKk00bwy0b7sDaMpDQVWFErsyanuIJkA%3A1589050256087&amp;ei=kPu2Xo36BJe1tAaznrPQBQ&amp;q=mask+ear+savers+diy&amp;oq=ear+savers+DIY&amp;gs_lcp=CgZwc3ktYWIQAxgBMgIIADIGCAAQFhAeMgYIABAWEB4yBggAEBYQHjoECCMQJzoECAAQQzoGCAAQChBDOgcIABCDARBDUK-eB1iFrQdgm8sHaABwAHgAgAG3AYgB_gWSAQMwLjWYAQCgAQGqAQdnd3Mtd2l6&amp;sclient=psy-ab">https://www.google.com/search?.....ent=psy-ab</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-dh-needs-masks-that-will-work-with-hearing-aids#post-2119454 Sat, 09 May 2020 16:09:34 +0000 Anonymous 2119454@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The "over the ears" in any way is really the challenge point for me because I wear glasses so I'm looking at real life ingenuity.</p> <p>I saw a man yesterday who had fastened&nbsp; the two ear loops together behind his head and while he wasn't wearing glasses it looked like it might work for hearing aids because the tension of the connector pulled the ear loops up and away from the top of his ears. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-dh-needs-masks-that-will-work-with-hearing-aids#post-2119447 Sat, 09 May 2020 15:06:51 +0000 Roberta 2119447@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is one reason I ordered a couple of Madewell bandanas. Between glasses, earrings, and hearing aids, elastic masks are a struggle. I'm going to try looking like Billy the Kid for a while. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-dh-needs-masks-that-will-work-with-hearing-aids#post-2119372 Fri, 08 May 2020 22:37:59 +0000 ChristelJ 2119372@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have been making some of the same ones as JAileen. They are a bit slow to put on because you do have to adjust them but that is why they fit so well and stay put comfortably. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-dh-needs-masks-that-will-work-with-hearing-aids#post-2119321 Fri, 08 May 2020 17:52:58 +0000 Angie 2119321@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks like you have some fab options, sweet <b>Joy.</b> Good luck.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-dh-needs-masks-that-will-work-with-hearing-aids#post-2119311 Fri, 08 May 2020 16:59:43 +0000 JAileen 2119311@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’ve been making the kind with the long shoelace (54 inches). &nbsp;It’s pretty adjustable. &nbsp;The loop part goes over the ears, and it ties at the nape. It’s how this person does it. &nbsp;She’s been making them for a long time, well before the pandemic.&nbsp;<div><br /></div><div><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.craftpassion.com/face-mask-sewing-pattern/">https://www.craftpassion.com/f.....g-pattern/</a><br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-dh-needs-masks-that-will-work-with-hearing-aids#post-2119308 Fri, 08 May 2020 16:41:35 +0000 Anonymous 2119308@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The How To Wear Your Mask video clip at the link Laurie provided is very good. </p> <p>I made my own pleated ones and they have a single continuous tie but I've been wearing them upside down with the knot/bow at the neck so I'm going to try this way instead. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-dh-needs-masks-that-will-work-with-hearing-aids#post-2119273 Fri, 08 May 2020 14:08:40 +0000 Anonymous 2119273@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for these ideas and other help. His hearing aids are minimal and have actually come apart in his ear. He needs to wear them . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-dh-needs-masks-that-will-work-with-hearing-aids#post-2119258 Fri, 08 May 2020 12:25:25 +0000 Laurie 2119258@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The masks Janet recently modeled and recommended tie behind the head, and are extremely well made and comfortable. My son even really likes them. Also, they're designed so glasses sit on top of the mask, so prevent fogging.</p> <p>I just ordered a pack of them for my parents. My Dad has a hearing aid, so am hopeful these will be comfortable for him as well.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.qualitymasksupply.com">http://www.qualitymasksupply.com</a></p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-dh-needs-masks-that-will-work-with-hearing-aids#post-2119253 Fri, 08 May 2020 11:51:06 +0000 Anonymous 2119253@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, they have ones that tie behind the head or have elastic round the head. I made my first one that way because the over ear elastic slipped off- and it's much more secure. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-dh-needs-masks-that-will-work-with-hearing-aids#post-2119239 Fri, 08 May 2020 09:00:50 +0000 Karie 2119239@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is the mask pattern I’ve been using. The elastic goes behind the head and it’s very comfortable.<br /> <a href="https://youtu.be/6hpzLQTy-SA" rel="nofollow">https://youtu.be/6hpzLQTy-SA</a><br /> If you don’t sew, pm me and I will make you what you need. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-dh-needs-masks-that-will-work-with-hearing-aids#post-2119237 Fri, 08 May 2020 08:20:28 +0000 Sisi 2119237@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was going to suggest what Runcarla said. People are making a lot of&nbsp;DIY&nbsp;masks here&nbsp;and they use&nbsp;cotton straps as ties because&nbsp;it is difficult to find elastics. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-dh-needs-masks-that-will-work-with-hearing-aids#post-2119227 Fri, 08 May 2020 06:31:49 +0000 rachylou 2119227@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was going to say the same as Carla... I really prefer a single tie I’ve discovered. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-dh-needs-masks-that-will-work-with-hearing-aids#post-2119212 Fri, 08 May 2020 04:10:27 +0000 kellygirl 2119212@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I made the ones that tie behind the head (top and bottom) but they are kind of fiddly depending on dexterity and how slick your hair is. I used the pattern from the NY Times.&nbsp; </p>