A Bridge to Better Hearing >> Principle Four: Learn To Use Your Hearing Aids
LEARN TO USE YOUR HEARING AIDS
Your Dedication Will Help You Achieve Success
 All
those who achieve success with hearing aids have a common trait: dedication.
This skill takes time, practice and persistence, but the results
are well worth it. When you stick to the treatment plan and log the
appropriate number of hours, as per the instructions of your hearing
professional, your brain will acclimate to the corrected sound levels
usually within about 45 days.
Your ultimate objective should be to wear your
hearing devices throughout your everyday routine. In order to achieve improved hearing, it is very important that you don’t rush the process.
"To gain skill in the use of an instrument
requires committed instruction and practice. We commit to provide
you with expert instruction, but you must spend time in practice."
Your Hearing Aids Must Become a Part of Your Life
As you complete your training, it is key that putting on your hearing
instrument becomes second nature. Your hearing aids should be put
on first thing in the morning and taken off before you go to bed
at night. It would be a mistake to only wear them in public or on
special occasions. Your brain will be overwhelmed by unknown
sounds, known as auditory confusion.
It is crucial that the hearing instruments become a part
of your life. Otherwise, your brain will never fully adapt to the new and unfamiliar sounds. It is essential that you wear your hearing aids regularly and without fail because it is vital for your brain to settle into these new sounds.
 Stay Committed to Your Goal
Your hearing professional will help you stay focused.
You must not forget that this takes time. No matter how frustrated
you become, don’t
quit. Keep your mind focused on the goal, and if you ever need any
help, give your hearing professional a call immediately.
It is your responsibility to stay in touch
with your hearing professional in case you have any questions
or concerns about your hearing instruments. Within the first 30 days,
you should come in three
to four times for a quick appointment to measure your progress
and address any difficult situations.
Fact:
You must wear your hearing aids continuously to attain maximum comfort.
With all hearing instruments, you must learn to use them.
Next Principle: Accountability to Your Hearing Professional
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