Only 1 in 5 of people who would benefit from a hearing aid will wear one. I read that somewhere but I don't believe it, it must be much lower than that! I remember when I needed glasses, I was most reluctant to get tested for them but when I put my first pair on it was WOW! Things were so much clearer. ...but Hearing Aids, they are a different thing altogether. So what's the problem? Well where do I begin? O.K. 1 Hearing aids have "associations" of being elderly, of being infirm, of having a handicap. 2 Hearing aids are costly 3 You will not immediately say "WOW!" when you put in your hearing aid. They need adjusting to (and constantly adjusting) 4 Hearing aids need upkeep and batteries. 5 Hearing aids amplify unwanted background noise. What should they be? 1 There has been an incredible revolution in the design of glasses, why not in hearing aids? There is good design in all areas of our lives why have hearing aids been forgotten? 2 Hearwear should be as appealing as eyewear is. 3 Eyewear is development and marketed as being both stylish and sexy. Hearing aids? Oh come on. The future? 1 Design hearing aids as fashion accessories. 2 Remote controlled hearing aids to adjust easily and instantly to varying backgrounds. 3 Integrate hearing aids with mobile phones. 4 Hearing aids for people who maybe want to hear conversations in noisy bars etc. but otherwise have adequate hearing. 5 Replay of last 10 seconds for snippets of conversation we just missed. 6 ...and why with the ever decreasing cost of consumer electronics are people being ripped off with expensive hearing aids? Some of these things are almost with us. Let's make struggling with hearing a thing of the past
So, what is it like to wear a hearing aid?
You should experience the most improved hearing in quiet environments such as during single conversations and while watching television. These are times when the background noise is low or non-existent. You should also notice an improvement in hearing in areas with moderate background noise. As the background noise increases, your hearing is not going to be that good. However, your hearing should be no worse off when there are high levels of background noise than without the hearing aid.
You may hear your own voice differently. It'll take some time to adjust to the new sound of your voice and other voices. If it is still bothering you after a week or more, consult with your hearing care professional who can make the necessary adjustments to your hearing aid.
You may experience a sensation of sound blockage when wearing a hearing aid. This feeling is called occlusion and occurs because the hearing aid is blocking the ear canal. Many hearing aid devices try to combat this by providing tiny built in air tunnels or vents. This feeling, however, will just take some getting used to and should pass within a week or so.
The hearing aid should fit comfortably in your ear. Depending on the type of earpiece, it will either fit over the ear, into the ear opening or down into the ear canal. While it may feel unnatural at first it should not cause any pain or discomfort. Your hearing aid professional can help you fit the earpiece properly and make the necessary adjustments.
Some people who wear hearing aids may experience feedback, a high-pitched whistling sound. Many things can cause feedback such as placing something close to your ear, laying your head on a pillow or hugging another person. This type of feedback is normal and will stop as soon as you change positions. However, the type of feedback that occurs while chewing or during routine head movements is not normal. Your hearing aid should be adjusted to eliminate this type of feedback.
Today's hearing aids have many programmable settings that can eliminate most of the bothersome side effects of wearing them. Your hearing care professional should spend time to help you get accustomed to your new hearing aid and to make the necessary adjustments.
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