4 Tips for Embracing Your Hearing Tech
Just as the road to better hearing can take some time, so might adjusting to your new hearing devices. Count on these quick and easy tips to help.
1. BE PATIENT
Voices, the microwave, a knock on the door, and even ambient noise might at first sound a bit off. You’ll begin hearing many sounds you’ve been missing. With time and practice, your brain can adjust and interpret these new sounds.
2. START GRADUALLY
This will help your auditory system adapt to the new way you’ll hear sounds. Don’t be dismayed if at first you can’t understand low voices or hear a conversation clearly in a noisy environment. Your technology can be programmed to filter out most of the unwanted noise.
3. EXPECT ADJUSTMENTS
Your devices are designed to emphasize speech sounds, which will initially cause nonspeech sounds to seem unfamiliar. We can adjust this during follow-ups. As an AudigyCertified™ practice, we offer complimentary reprogramming and recalibration of your devices to help ensure maximum benefit.
4. EXPLORE THE CAPABILITIES
Today’s digital hearing aids pack a lot of empowering features. Whether streaming audio or creating automated settings for your favorite listening environments, explore all the capabilities your devices offer — and know we’re always happy to share tips and tricks!