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Getting the most from your new hearing aids
Hearing is a vital part of how you connect with the
world, from laughing at a punch line to sharing a
secret with a loved one. Hearing is also vital to your
overall health.
Congratulations on taking control of
your hearing health!
While no hearing aid can restore normal hearing and
will not prevent or improve a hearing impairment
resulting from organic conditions, these tips will help
you obtain the most benefits from your
hearing aids:
• If you are new to hearing aids, it may take a few
weeks before you are completely comfortable with
them and can fully enjoy the benefits. Be patient
as you adjust to hearing sounds that you may
not have heard in a long time. Infrequent use of
hearing aids does not provide full benefits, so
your
ultimate goal is to wear the hearing aids all day,
every day
• You may find that a quiet environment is more
comfortable at first. Gradually introduce new
listening environments
• Whenever possible, directly face the sounds you
are trying to hear and move closer, especially
in noisy environments. When speaking with
someone, you can also use facial cues to help
you understand. If you would like information on
