Approximately 28.8 million U.S. adults could benefit from the use of hearing aids. These small devices help bring clarity to your world by amplifying speech sounds and suppressing background noise. Although hearing aids help you better hear the ones you love, they can take some getting used to. At first, little noises like the clatter of dishes may even feel a little annoying. Let’s look at a few activities you can enjoy with your new devices to help ease you into the acclimation period.
Go to Your Favorite Park
Visiting your favorite park on a warm day is an excellent way to acclimate to your new devices. You can enjoy the breeze running around you and the birds chirping in the trees without feeling overwhelmed.
Talk on the Phone
Many people with hearing loss struggle to talk on the phone due to bad connections, low volume and lack of facial cues. Try calling a close friend with your new hearing aids. If your hearing aids are Bluetooth® enabled, you can stream the call directly into your ears. This new call clarity is an excellent example of the benefits of hearing aids.
Take a Long Drive
A long drive is a great way to enjoy hearing aids without too much extra noise. Try driving along your favorite stretch of road, listening to your favorite music or the wind running through the windows. These small sounds will help you grow accustomed to your new devices without overwhelming you.
Go Out to Dinner With Friends
Without hearing aids, the competing noises in a busy restaurant can make it difficult to understand those around you. Bring two to three close friends and your new hearing aids to the Highland Square Café for a fun evening out. Your new devices’ speech amplification and background noise suppression features can help you enjoy time out with your friends without the frustrating effort to communicate.
Take Breaks
Consistency is important when breaking in your new devices, but so is your comfort. Give yourself short 15–30-minute breaks without your devices if you begin to feel frustrated or overwhelmed.
Acclimating to your new devices may take a little while, but the ability to communicate with the world around you is well worth the effort. To learn more about the many benefits hearing aids offer, contact Certified Hearing Aid Consultants today to make an appointment with one of our specialists.