6 FAQs About Hearing Aids

There are lots of different questions that you may have about your hearing aid. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions!

1. How Will I Know If I Need a Hearing Aid?

Ask yourself this – is my hearing loss affecting my daily life? If the answer is yes, then you will likely benefit from a hearing aid. Other things that might suggest you need a hearing aid include your family noticing you are not hearing as well as you used to, having trouble communicating or struggling to keep up with your regular lifestyle. Visit your audiologist to test your hearing and determine if you have hearing loss and subsequently need a hearing aid.

2. How Long Will It Take to Get Used to My Hearing Aid?

It’s fair to say that every individual experience is going to be different. Your hearing aid can assist you with listening to sounds you have not heard for many years, and the necessary relearning can take a little time. You may need to have your programming adjusted to better suit your requirements after the first couple of weeks if you notice any issues, so keep this in mind when you are settling in. Within around six to nine months, it’s common for new hearing aid users to say they almost fail to notice their device.

3. What Style of Hearing Aid Should I Choose?

Your audiologist will be able to assist you with making the right choice based on your hearing loss level, the shape of your outer ear, the size and shape of the ear canal, your ability to place and adjust the device, any particular features that you might need. You can try out multiple hearing aids to see which style suits you best.

4. Can I Keep My Hearing Aid in While I Sleep?

It’s not recommended that you regularly choose to sleep with your hearing aid in, however, if you do not mind hearing a whistle when your hearing aid touches the pillow then you can sleep with it on. It’s important to note that wearing your hearing aid at night can reduce its battery life considerably.

5. Can a Hearing Aid Restore My Hearing Back to Normal?

Unfortunately, hearing loss takes place when the fine structures inside of your ear canal are no longer present or have become seriously damaged. As a result of this, your hearing aid exists to help amplify the sounds you are missing, but they cannot fully repair the damage that has already been done. So, while your hearing aid will help you to achieve better communication and improved hearing, it will not be able to restore perfect clarity.

6. How Often Should I Have My Hearing Checked?

It’s a good idea to schedule a hearing test and hearing aid check at least once a year. You may wish to have your hearing aid checked sooner if you experience any kind of fault or feel as though you aren’t achieving the expected results.