{"id":1631,"date":"2020-11-11T15:02:03","date_gmt":"2020-11-11T20:02:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/charlestonhearing.com\/?p=1631"},"modified":"2020-11-11T15:02:03","modified_gmt":"2020-11-11T20:02:03","slug":"how-often-should-you-wear-your-hearing-aids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hearingsc.com\/how-often-should-you-wear-your-hearing-aids\/","title":{"rendered":"How Often Should You Wear Your Hearing Aids?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Since the start of the pandemic, most of us have spent the majority of our time at home. In the peace of your own house, you may feel that it is unnecessary to wear your hearing aids<\/a> throughout the day. However, audiologists warn against going long periods without wearing your devices. In fact, you should wear them every day during all waking hours, no matter where or how you spend your time.<\/p>\n

Why Do I Need to Wear Hearing Aids Every Day?<\/h2>\n

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There are several reasons it\u2019s important to wear your hearing aids regularly.<\/p>\n

Auditory Deprivation<\/h3>\n

You probably remember that when you first started wearing your hearing aids, it took a while to get used to hearing all the sounds in your environment again. If you go without wearing your hearing aids days or weeks in a row, you\u2019ll again have to acclimate to the hearing world.<\/p>\n

This is due to how your brain adapts to changes in hearing. As an example, think of a baby who can\u2019t hear. Catherine Palmer, president of the American Academy of Audiology and professor at the University of Pittsburgh, explains, \u201cIf hearing and speech and language are the parents\u2019 goal, we need to get stimulation to the auditory nerve quickly because neural synapses are developing.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is an issue for adults as well. We don\u2019t want the auditory system deprived of sound because over time that can change auditory processing abilities,\u201d she continued.<\/p>\n

Isolation<\/h3>\n

This is a lonely time for everybody. And people with hearing loss are already at risk for experiencing feelings of loneliness.<\/p>\n

Jonathan J. Suen, co-author of a study on social isolation, loneliness and hearing loss during COVID-19<\/a>, explained, \u201cIt was not surprising to learn that numerous studies show a significant connection between hearing loss, loneliness, and social isolation\u2026 Even anecdotal assumptions about a link make sense because we know that hearing loss affects our communication patterns, which therefore can impact our relationships with others.\u201d<\/p>\n

Hearing aids can keep you connected during daily, meaningful interactions<\/a> and with long-distance loved ones over phone or video calls.<\/p>\n

For more information or to schedule an appointment, call The Hearing & Balance Center today!<\/p>\n

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