{"id":2013,"date":"2022-01-14T17:49:31","date_gmt":"2022-01-14T22:49:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hearingsc.com\/?p=2013"},"modified":"2022-01-14T17:49:31","modified_gmt":"2022-01-14T22:49:31","slug":"what-is-the-hearing-aid-adjustment-period-like","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hearingsc.com\/what-is-the-hearing-aid-adjustment-period-like\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is the Hearing Aid Adjustment Period Like?"},"content":{"rendered":"
Many people mistakenly believe that when they put in their hearing aids<\/a> for the first time, it\u2019ll be like putting on a pair of glasses in that they\u2019ll be able to hear as well as they once did right away. But that\u2019s not the case.<\/p>\n It\u2019s more like this: When you step outside of Citadel Mall Stadium 16<\/a> after watching a movie in the dark, it takes your eyes some time to adjust to the bright sunlight. Your ears are the same way; they\u2019ll need some time to adjust to all the sounds you\u2019ve been missing.<\/p>\n Below we review what the hearing aid adjustment period is like so you know what to expect.<\/p>\n Unfortunately, there\u2019s no simple answer to this question. The longer you\u2019ve gone without treating your hearing loss, the longer it will take to adjust.<\/p>\n If you\u2019ve put off treatment for your hearing loss for a while, you\u2019re not alone. Studies show that the average person waits more than 10 years<\/a> to seek treatment for hearing loss from the time they first start showing signs of the condition.<\/p>\n The point is, it will take as long as it takes. The key is to be patient and trust the process.<\/p>\n An audiologist can make sure your hearing aids physically fit well in your ears. If they don\u2019t fit right, you may experience physical discomfort or sound distortion, which will cause you to not want to wear your devices.<\/p>\n After taking molds of your ears to ensure a proper physical fit, your audiologist will then program the devices to the exact specifications of your hearing loss based on your hearing test. Keep in mind that your hearing needs in a soundproof booth are different from your hearing needs in the real world, so you may need to come back to your audiologist to have the programming adjusted.<\/p>\nHow Long Will It Take to Adjust to Hearing Aids?<\/h2>\n
Make Sure You\u2019ve Got the Right Fit<\/h2>\n
Start Low and Slow<\/h2>\n