How to Use Hearing Aid Devices

If you've never used a hearing aid before or you're about to start using one for the first time, one of the things you might be wondering is how do you get the most out of it? There are lots of things to know about using your hearing device, and before you start on this journey, it's worth learning more about them.

To help you get more from your hearing aid device, we've put together a short guide that'll provide you with the essential help and advice you need, so read on now and start learning about what you need to know. Each of these tips will serve you well going forward.

Get it fitted by an audiologist

The first thing you should do when you're thinking about hearing aid devices is to ensure they're fitted by expert professionals. If you want to use your hearing aid properly, you should know that this is something that is only possible once it has been correctly fitted and calibrated by someone who knows what they're doing. That person should be an audiologist, and Imagine Hearing Solutions provide the services that you require in that department. This is a stage of the process that should never be overlooked.

Ask questions and get help

If you're not willing to ask questions and get the help you need from your audiologist, you might be left with things that you don't know and don't understand. That's obviously going to be a problem, so when you're consulting with your audiologist and getting your hearing aid device fitted, you should ask any questions you have and make sure you're clear on how to use your hearing aid device properly before you go home and start using it in your day to day life. You won't regret it.

Inform other people

When you first get a new hearing aid device, it requires an adjustment period and other people might not even know that you have one. That's why it's a good idea to inform people who you're talking to and give them any advice on what they might be able to do to make things easier for you. That might seem difficult for some people but you'll quickly realize that people are more than happy to be accommodating when they understand your situation regarding your new hearing aid device.

Maintain the correct distance

When talking to people, your hearing aid will probably work best if you're the right distance away from them. IOn most cases, the ideal distance for speaking to a person when wearing a hearing aid device is three to six feet, so try to keep that distance when you can. Of course, that's not always possible, but when it is, try to stay within that range. You'll get used to little things like this as you start using your device and getting a feel for how it works through repeated use each day.

Keep it clean and stored carefully

If you're going to get the most out of your hearing aid device, you need to be keeping it clean and storing it very carefully. When your hearing aid device is not kept clean, dirt and grime will build up in it, especially in the tubing, and this will likely require some hearing aid troubleshooting. So, keep it clean each day and store it in a dry, cool place. Moisture and hearing aids don't mix!

Give yourself time to get used to it

It's important to also give yourself time when it comes to using your new hearing aid. It's not always easy to get used to a new hearing aid, and you don't necessarily want to put yourself in a situation in which you're likely to get frustrated. Adaptations can be made when necessary, and it simply takes a little getting used to in most cases.

Get in touch with Imagine Hearing Solutions to find out more

If you think the time is right for you to consider a hearing aid or to simply take action regarding any hearing loss you think you might be experiencing, Imagine Hearing Solutions is here to provide the help and support you're looking for. We have a team of professionals ready and able to help you, so all you need to do is get in touch and make an appointment today. If you want to do that, you can call us at (530) 392-4533.