Patients need hearing aids to effectively communicate with hospital staff, but it is advised not to take valuables to the hospital. If a family member can bring hearing aids each day, that is ideal. If not, ask the hospital if they have a personal listener loan program, which can be used to hear communication and TV. Earphones are placed over the ears and can be removed when resting. They are returnable at discharge. In long-term rehabilitation, patients may be allowed to keep their aids in their possession.