Most people are pleased with their hearing aids: 91% of hearing aid wearers are happy with the hearing aid experience when speaking one-on-one, as reported by a recent survey. When breaking down results with specific activities, 75% were satisfied in a restaurant or on the phone, 78% were satisfied while in the supermarket, and 85% were satisfied watching TV or in a group.
For a sophisticated device like a hearing aid, these are some amazingly positive results. But that still leaves us wondering, what’s going on with the other 25%, 15%, and 9%. What makes them less happy with their hearing devices?
Individuals with hearing aids have some good and some bad things to convey about them. (The good news, most of the bad things can be easily fixed.)
If you love your hearing aid, this article will help you love it even more. And for individuals who are less excited, this article should help you deal with your concerns.
1. I feel more connected
There’s often a reconnection with friends and loved ones for people who have had their ability to hear revived with hearing aids. Their energy levels are higher. They feel like they can better engage and remain active.
Their failure to hear isn’t so discouraging anymore. Because they don’t need to struggle to hear what people are saying, they feel less exhausted.
For many people, a hearing aid allows them to feel more connected to their world and others, which is when they feel happiest.
2. In the beginning, sounds seemed distorted
Contemporary hearing aids are digital. They don’t simply make sounds louder, they have lots of settings to help you hear better in various places. That’s why people might be so satisfied in a one-on-one conversation but dissatisfied in a restaurant or on the phone.
It isn’t hard to learn to use a hearing aid. But getting used to them will take a bit of practice.
3. I couldn’t learn how to use my hearing aid by myself
Hearing aids aren’t a “one-size-fits-all” solution as some individuals might think. If it doesn’t sound great when they first get home they might get the misconception that this is as good as it gets and choose not to wear the hearing aid.
You may not even recognize how complex hearing loss is. Modern Hearing aids incorporate settings that address many degrees and types of hearing loss.
Our skilled hearing specialists will undertake a hearing aid fitting in the office. When you get home, we suggest that you practice using your hearing aid with a friend in a variety of settings.
If it still doesn’t sound good after a few weeks, consult us. We can probably make modifications or help you better comprehend how the hearing aid works in environments where you’re having trouble.
4. Without healthy hearing, you forgot what you were missing
Can you recollect what gentle laughter or a soft whisper sounds like? How about soft music, birds singing, wind chimes, or the wind? Perhaps you can’t remember what children playing sounds like, or you’ve forgotten the sound of the delicate breathing of your significant other.
Hearing these little discreet sounds that were forgotten about is unexpectedly pleasant according to many individuals who get hearing aids. Having these sounds restored means the whole magnificence of the world around can once again be experienced by people who get hearing aids.
5. It took a while to get used to my hearing aids
When you were a tot and had to put on shoes for the first time, you likely thought that was awkward. But now, of course, you’re totally comfortable with them. It may take time to get used to a new hat or a new watch, in a similar way.
When something like a hearing aid is first placed in your ear canal, your body is made to initially feel discomfort. But within a short time, the body realizes there’s no threat and accepts the device as an extension of the body.
6. I wish I hadn’t waited so long to purchase my hearing aid
People who put in the time to get used to their hearing aids would not go back. They wouldn’t give up all the advantages of hearing, and they often regret waiting so long to invest in a hearing aid.
People who were patient and preserved were thankful that they did. It’s made their life a great deal more enriched.
Improved hearing should be the drive
Be patient and don’t quit, even if you aren’t yet having the ideal experience. The effort and the time will be worth it. It will become second nature before too long.
Let us know about what you’re experiencing with your hearing aids. We can typically offer advice on how to adjust to your hearing aids faster. The patience is worth it when you get the opportunity to experience all that life has to offer.
