{"id":1002,"date":"2020-03-06T15:55:01","date_gmt":"2020-03-06T23:55:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hearingadvancement.com\/?p=1002"},"modified":"2020-03-23T15:58:17","modified_gmt":"2020-03-23T22:58:17","slug":"getting-used-to-hearing-aids-in-four-easy-steps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hearingadvancement.com\/getting-used-to-hearing-aids-in-four-easy-steps\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting Used to Hearing Aids in Four Easy Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Hearing\naids do not work like glasses, restoring your sight to what it once was. The\ndevices amplify sounds to a frequency you can hear with your level of loss.\nBecause of this, things may sound different or weird at first. The audiologists\nat Hearing Advancement Center have put together a list of tips to help you get\nused to your new devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wear\nYour Hearing Aids at Home <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Start by\nwearing your hearing aids at home or in a quiet environment for a few hours a\nday. This will help you slowly get used to hearing sounds you may not have\nheard for some time. Your brain is also getting used to processing these sounds\nand distinguishing speech from background noise.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reading\naloud or talking to your pets can help you begin to get used to the sound of\nyour voice. Try determining where sounds around your house are coming from,\nsuch as the hum of the refrigerator or the whir from the ceiling fan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Utilize\nFriends & Family <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Make\nsure to let those around you know you are new to wearing hearing aids. They can\nhelp by having one-on-one conversations and keeping you accountable when you\nshould be wearing your hearing aids. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Give\nYourself Breaks <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Getting\nused to hearing aids is a process. You will begin by wearing your hearing aids\nin simple listening situations for a few hours a day. Slowly you will wear your\ndevices for longer periods of time and in more complicated environments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If at\nany point you begin to experience listening fatigue, don\u2019t be afraid of taking\na break. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Attend\nYour Follow-Up Visits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before\nleaving with your new hearing aid, you were scheduled for a follow-up visit.\nThis visit is important. You and your audiologist will discuss any complex\nlistening situations you\u2019ve found yourself in, questions that may have come up\nabout the device and any pain or discomfort you are experiencing. While a bit\nof tenderness is normal, your hearing aids should not be hurting your ears. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your hearing\naids will then be fine-tuned and adjusted to ensure you are getting the most\nfrom them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\nprocess is a marathon, not a sprint. The hearing experts at Hearing Advancement\nCenter will be there with you every step of the way.Contact us today to get\nstarted. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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