Adjusting to a New Hearing Aid

The first few days or weeks of using a new hearing aid can be challenging, especially if you have not used such technology before. This is not the time to give up, however. With time, and help from hearing health professionals, you can overcome these obstacles and learn to enjoy your new level of hearing.

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Tips for Hearing Aid Adjustment

Getting used to your new hearing aid, and the complications that can come with it, can be a lot easier if you follow these tips:

Have realistic expectations. This may be the most important component of adjusting to life with a hearing aid. Your new purchase can certainly help improve your life, but there are certain things it cannot do. It cannot fully restore your hearing to a normal level. It cannot clarify people’s speech or other sounds that may seem “fuzzy.” It can, however, make your hearing far better than it is now.

Take baby steps. It takes time to get used to a new level of hearing ability, as well as the physical sensation of wearing a hearing aid. Most people with new hearing aids begin by wearing them for limited amounts of time, such as one hour per day, and then gradually lengthening this time. Ask your audiologist about the right schedule for you and your new purchase.

Be patient. During the first few weeks of hearing aid use, your brain will be adjusting to the increased amount of audio information it is receiving. Some sounds, like speech, may seem uncomfortably loud at this time. However, you will eventually adjust and become more comfortable, as long as you do not give up.

Contact Us

At HearingPlanet, we understand the hurdles that new hearing aid users may face. For courteous and efficient guidance from a knowledgeable hearing aid expert, contact us at 1-800-432-7669.