There is little question that hearing instruments used to treat age-related hearing loss help hearing-impaired seniors hear their conversation partners better. Seniors fitted with hearing instruments also have less risk of depression and dementia. As welcome as these benefits might be, those fitted with hearing instruments for the first time sometimes stop using them. This problem of discontinued use largely stems from the reintroduction of ambient noises such as background conversation and traffic noise to which new users of hearing instruments are unaccustomed. With this in mind, hearing specialists recommend that new users get used to their instruments gradually. Instead of wearing their instruments all day, it may be better to start a few hours at a time.
If you are new to hearing aids, it may take a few weeks before you are completely comfortable with them and can take full advantage to their benefits. If you have questions or concerns about your progress, be sure to call your hearing professional for help. Hearing aids often need to be adjusted several times during the trial period. To schedule an appointment, please call BETTER HEARING CENTER. New Hampshire’s premier hearing care provider.
P.S. Age-related hearing loss, “presbycusis,” makes it particularly difficult to hear higher frequencies (at which women and children tend to speak).
