You're hearing aids have finally arrived! But now what? Depending on how long you have had issues with your hearing, your brain will need time to learn to "hear" again. Here are some additional tips to help you get the most out of your hearing aid during the adjustment process.
While each person's experience will vary, hearing aids may allow a person to experience certain sounds they had never heard before (or at least for some time). Relearning takes place in the central auditory nervous system and not in the ear itself.
One of the first steps to ensure that Behind-the-Ear (BTE) hearing aids or Receiver In Canal (RIC) hearing aids produce optimal results is making sure that they are fitted properly on and in your ears. This can be accomplished with the correct combination of the tubes and domes on your hearing aids.
Planning for a trip is always a chore, whether it’s a weekend jaunt to the beach or a month-long vacation in an exotic location. If you suffer from hearing loss, it can make planning even more complicated. How will you navigate? Will you need special accommodations?
Is participating in conversations difficult for you due to hearing loss? We’ve come up with a few ideas to help you hear better this Father’s Day.
Many are surprised to learn that when your hearing aids arrive, you won’t immediately start hearing better. In fact, most hearing aid wearers experience a 3 to 5 week adjustment. Although this adjustment period will eventually lead to improved hearing, it can be a challenge in the workplace. To make adjusting to your hearing aids just a little less difficult, here are 5 tips.
