Five essential hearing products for deaf or hearing-impaired people this summer

Whether you're eager to meet friends for lunch and a much-needed catch-up, heading off on a day trip or spending time with the grandchildren while schools close until September, the summer break can mean being away from home much more than usual.

But for deaf people and those with hearing loss, busier days can often bring their own challenges. Background noise can make it more difficult to hear when you're out, changes to your usual routine can make waking up reliably more challenging, and keeping up when family and friends get together can require considerably more concentration.

Thankfully, there are plenty of portable hearing products for deaf people designed to provide useful support at home and away.

Here are five worth considering this summer.

Finding it harder to hear while you're out and about?

Summer often means bustling attractions and fun-filled family days out, which involve spending considerably more time around other people.

All that activity is great fun, but additional background noise can make listening more difficult, particularly if you're already experiencing hearing loss.

The earisMAX BUDS combine hearing amplification with the convenience of high-quality Bluetooth earphones. They can help you hear the person you're speaking to and your surroundings more clearly, with settings that can be personalised to your individual hearing needs through a smartphone app.

They also feature Active Noise Cancellation to reduce unwanted background noise and a transparency mode to help you remain aware of important sounds around you. Pop them in and enjoy benefits including:

• Hearing amplification

• Active Noise Cancellation

• Adjustable transparency mode

• Personalised hearing profiles

• Bluetooth connectivity

• Around 12 hours of listening from one charge

• Up to 36 hours with the charging case

Small and easy to take with you, the earisMAX BUDS provide practical, portable hearing support while you’re making the most of the summer sunshine. Learn more here.

Spending a few nights away from home?

However you spend it, summer often means sleeping somewhere other than the familiar comfort of your own bed.

If you're deaf or have hearing loss, however, relying on an unknown bedside alarm may not give you the reassurance you need to wake up when you need to.

The TravelTim Portable Alarm Clock offers a simple solution. Instead of relying solely on sound, it wakes you using an acute combination of sound, flashing light and vibration.

Key features include:

• Strong vibrating alarm

• Flashing LED light

• Buzzer alarm

• Backlit 24-hour display

• Snooze control

• Compact, battery-powered design

It’s small enough to take with you, wherever you're staying, and runs from standard batteries. Portable vibrating alarm clocks can be particularly useful for deaf people who cannot rely on an audible alarm alone, providing an alternative way to make sure important early starts aren't missed. Learn more here.

Can’t sleep in the heat, or new surroundings?

Just as waking up in unfamiliar surroundings can leave you feeling out of sorts, many of us struggle to sleep soundly in new places - this is especially true for Tinnitus sufferers.

Whether it's your favourite hotel or the guest room of a family member's home, if you struggle to slip into a sound sleep due to the persistent ringing of Tinnitus, or even noises you're not accustomed to, Sarabec has a variety of sound-based sleep aids to ensure that you drift off in quiet comfort.

The SnoozeBand™ Pro 2.0 Bluetooth Sleep Eye Mask With Headphones is a comfortable, padded eye mask with embedded Bluetooth speakers to ensure that you can fall asleep to comforting sounds that mask Tinnitus symptoms, or drown out unwelcome noises from your environment. With a 10-hour run-time on a single charge, even the most luxuriating lie-in won't deplete this bedtime essential.

You could also use this small, easy-to-carry Sound Oasis Bluetooth Speaker BST-100 whilst you are away and place next to your bed. With 10 entrancing sounds designed to lull you into a gentle slumber, this Bluetooth speaker is ideal for improving sleep, blocking noise, managing tinnitus and even calming babies.

If you're struggling to drift off this summer, unwind with our dedicated collection of sleep aids.

Struggling to keep up when everyone gets together?

Barbecues, family gatherings, meals out and sun-dappled afternoons in the beer garden are all part of making the most of summer. But when several people are speaking or there's lots of background noise pulling focus, following what's being said can quickly become tiring.

The Crescendo 60/2 Personal Listening System is a lightweight, portable personal listener designed to make everyday listening easier for people who don't wear hearing aids.

It comes with over-the-head headphones, while adjustable volume and tone controls allow you to personalise the sound to suit your own hearing needs. It's simple to use without complicated setup and small enough to take with you when you're out for the day or heading further afield.

Key benefits include:

• Lightweight and portable

• Simple volume and tone controls

• Designed for clearer everyday listening

• Easy to use without complicated setup

• Pocket-sized design

• Up to 80 hours of battery life from two AA batteries

The Crescendo 60/2 can help you stay involved in what's happening around you. Learn more here.

Make the most of summer - with Sarabec

Explore our full range of hearing and independent living products today. If you're unsure which product is right for you, our friendly team is always happy to help - just give us a call on 01642 247 789 or email mail@sarabec.co.uk.