Should I wear hearing aids all the time?
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Literature has shown evidence that persons who wear their hearing aids all waking hours of the day, are considered successful users and experience the benefits of hearing aids. Your audiologist has probably advised you to wear them every day after you have completed the 3–4 week adjustment period from first being fitted with hearing aids.
Some patients will ask why they should wear their hearing aids if they are alone at home or in a quiet room. Keep in mind that there are always sounds around you.
Environmental sounds should be heard, and the hearing of sounds makes you feel safe.
Your audiologist would like to know the reason/s for not wearing your hearing aids.
Is it because:
- Your own voice sound unnatural?
- The hearing aid/s are hurting you or not fitting well?
- You don’t hear better with your hearing aids?
- Some sounds are too sharp or bothersome.
- You still cannot hear in a noisy environment?
If you experience any of the above difficulties, you should bring them to your audiologist’s attention. This can be addressed and even resolved.
