When considering investing in hearing instruments, it’s
important to establish reasonable expectations.
Obtaining hearing instruments is an on-going process. It starts with the realization that you are
missing sounds and conversations that are important to you. Your motivation to hear well and stay
connected to family, friends and co-workers is the most important
motivation. Here are a few things you
can expect.
Expect others to notice your hearing difficulties before you
do. Trust family and friends when they
suggest you have a hearing evaluation (audiologic assessment). They are noticing something that you are yet
unaware of or feel has other causes. If
you find yourself saying things such as people mumble or they don’t look at you
when they are talking, know these are signs of hearing difficulty.
Expect your audiologist to listen to you and your
concerns. Your plan for improved hearing
will be based on your hearing needs and lifestyle. The hearing instruments recommended for you
will be able to adjust according to your listening needs. Expect that the hearing instruments will fit
comfortably. You will have an initial
awareness of having something in and on your ears. After a while, you should lose this awareness
and not even notice there is something in your ear.
Expect that you will hear better with hearing
instruments. While hearing aids do not
restore normal hearing, you will hear more easily. Conversations will flow more
naturally with less work on your part.
Your awareness of your environment will increase. You will overhear
children in another room laughing, birds singing outside and other sounds in
and around the house.
Expect it will take a period of time for you to adjust to
your hearing instruments. You will be
more aware of all sounds around you, including background noise. The increased background noise will hold your
attention in the beginning. Given time,
you learn to ignore background noise just like everyone else. Also, it takes time to get use to how your
voice sounds to you.
Expect that Life
Sounds Great! And
Expect that you will Enjoy Every Moment!
Expect that you will Enjoy Every Moment!
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