Atlanta Hearing Loss Blog » atlanta hearing http://hearatlanta.com/hearing-loss-blog Atlanta Hear Loss Treatment and Hearing Aid Services Thu, 07 Jan 2010 18:04:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Atlanta Hearing Aid Service Tips http://hearatlanta.com/hearing-loss-blog/services/atlanta-hearing-aid-service-tips/ http://hearatlanta.com/hearing-loss-blog/services/atlanta-hearing-aid-service-tips/#comments Thu, 07 Jan 2010 17:25:11 +0000 admin http://hearatlanta.com/hearing-loss-blog/?p=15 Getting used to a new hearing aid takes time. As any Atlanta hearing aid service provider will tell you, it is not at all easy to adjust to wearing a hearing aid. It can feel uncomfortable or awkward at first. Here are some tips to make the transition a bit smoother:

  • While you are at the Atlanta hearing aid service provider’s office for your fitting, take some time to learn all that you can about your hearing aid. Make sure you understand how to replace the batteries, and practice doing so yourself. Don’t be afraid to ask questions and take your time—your hearing aid is going to be very important to you, so it is essential that you Getting used to a new hearing aid takes time. As any Atlanta hearing aid service provider will tell you, it is not at all easy to adjust to wearing a hearing aidare fully knowledgeable about it.
  • Gradually adjust to wearing your hearing aid if you find that it feels uncomfortable. Wear it for a few hours at a time, working your way up until you can wear it for longer periods of time. It may take you several days or a couple of weeks before you can become used to wearing it full time.
  • You may notice that your own voice seems very loud to you once you begin wearing a hearing aid. Some people are able to get used to this change with time. If it is truly bothersome to you, visit your Atlanta hearing aid service to see if your audiologist can make an adjustment in your hearing aid.
  • Start slowly with your new hearing aid. Complex environments—such as restaurants and bars—may be overwhelming and frustrating if you are not used to filtering sounds with your hearing aid. Try listening to television or the radio while having a conversation to practice filtering. With time, your brain will gain great skill at filtering nearby and important sounds—and you will soon be ready for restaurant and bar visits.
  • If the background noise seems to be too loud when you wear your hearing aid, you may need to see your Atlanta hearing aid service in order to have an adjustment made. Certain adjustments can help to lessen background sounds.
  • Some hearing aid wearers complain that it is difficult to use their cell phones because they hear buzzing or other sounds of interference. If this happens with you and your cell phone, take your cell phone to your Atlanta hearing aid service center. They may be able to adjust your hearing aid in order to function properly with your cell phone model.
  • Practice other communication skills. Because your hearing aid does not return your hearing back to normal, it will still be necessary to use other forms of communication. Ask your Atlanta hearing aid service for suggestions on how to effectively communicate with others.
  • Hearing aids function differently in various situations. You will need to learn to adjust in different settings. For example, listening to a person speak in a quiet room is not at all like filtering the sound of a person speaking to you outside amongst heavy traffic.
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