Life is beautiful and normal when all our sense organs work to the fullest of their capacity. We take things for granted until there is some change in the pattern. When a person gets a new pair of hearing aid, it is evident that in the first few days, the mind and body get extra conscious of an external device in the body, even though it is small. 

Here are a few tips to keep in mind to get used to new hearing aids.

  1. Always remember that the first and foremost aspect to remember is to wear it for longer durations initially, except when in the shower, swimming pool, or sauna.
  2. Depending on the level or severity of the hearing impairment, the person will take time to adapt to the sounds around. It is best to be slow while observing the resonances than in haste.
  3. One of the common aspects is that the person will find their own voice different or even a bit loud. This might be the case with other familiar voices too. The key is to be patient and get familiar with the changes.
  4. The brain needs as much time as the person to get used to the hearing aid. This is external support to enhance the power of hearing. Every stimulus has an impact, so if the person is calm and ready to help the brain, the process becomes smoother.
  5. Another key aspect to keep in mind is to know the smart ways to handle the hearing aid and make it a habit to learn it quickly. Right from inserting or removing the device to the battery care, know it.
  6. The sounds when walking in Nature might be sharp and clear because of fewer disturbances than in a closed room. It is best to be around greenery or places where you can hear birds chirping, rain, or even the swishing of leaves. 
  7. People should be supportive in helping a person get used to the hearing aid. Face-to-face conversation and speaking slowly with clarity are the best ways to make a person understand, get used to the sounds, and improve their hearing ability.
  8. One will have to get used to the different sounds, so experts suggest exercises to help the person. Once the person can locate sounds, identify sounds along with emotions and improve the target hearing capability, the journey becomes more manageable.
  9. After getting familiar with the sounds inside the home or common places of visit, the person should try venturing out into the high volume areas, preferably populated public places, to catch the background sounds as well.
  10. People with hearing aids need the support of family and friends. Patience and empathy are the most considerable gifts that well-wishers can exercise while communicating with these people.

Getting familiar with a hearing aid is normal, and audiologists make the process easy with proper guidance on cleaning and taking the best care.