What You Need to Know Before Buying Hearing Aids

There are many common problems that people with mild to moderate hearing loss encounter when wearing hearing aids. When we encounter these problems in our daily life, we will understand in our hearts: Oh, this is normal. These phenomena are neither caused by mistakes and errors in our purchase decisions, nor are they caused by hearing loss.

Wearing is for a better life and mental health, and understanding is to know the phenomenon and increase the possibility of improvement.

Let's take a look together:

1. Adaptation problem:

Unsuitable sound: When wearing hearing aids for the first time, many people find the sound strange or even unbearable. This is mainly because hearing aids amplify the sound, and the frequency and sound field of the sound are different from natural sounds.

Unsuitable wearing: Hearing aids are worn on the ears, and many people feel uncomfortable, especially those with narrow ear canals.

Unsuitable control: Hearing aids have many functions, and you need to learn how to adjust the volume, tone, program, etc., which may be difficult for some elderly people.

2. Usage problems:

Unsecured wearing: Hearing aids are easy to fall out, especially when exercising or doing strenuous activities.

Battery life issues: Hearing aids need to have their batteries replaced regularly. Some models have shorter battery life and need to be replaced frequently.

Maintenance issues: Hearing aids need to be cleaned and maintained regularly to keep them in good condition.

Signal interference issues: Hearing aids are easily interfered with by signals from mobile phones, wireless networks, etc., causing sound distortion or interruption.

Feedback issues: Hearing aids sometimes make a "whistling" sound, which may be because the hearing aids are not worn firmly or the surrounding environment is too noisy.

3. Psychological issues:

Psychological pressure: Many people with mild to moderate hearing loss feel inferior because of hearing loss and are unwilling to wear hearing aids.

Social barriers: After wearing hearing aids, some people worry that others will laugh at them, resulting in a reluctance to communicate with others.

Mood swings: Due to hearing loss, some people become irritable, anxious, and even have symptoms of depression.

4. Solutions to these problems:

Choose the right hearing aid: You should choose the right hearing aid based on the degree of hearing loss, living habits, economic conditions and other factors.

Gradually adapt: ​​Don't wear hearing aids for a long time at the beginning. You can start by wearing them for a few minutes a day and gradually extend the wearing time.

Learn how to use: Read the instructions carefully, consult the hearing aid fitter, and learn how to adjust the hearing aid.

Regular cleaning and maintenance: Clean the hearing aid regularly, replace the battery, and perform necessary repairs and maintenance.

Maintain a positive and optimistic attitude: Don't feel inferior because of hearing loss. Believe that wearing hearing aids can improve hearing and improve the quality of life.

In addition to the above problems, there are some other problems, such as:

Hearing problems in noisy environments: People with mild to moderate hearing loss have difficulty distinguishing sounds in noisy environments. Hearing aids can help amplify sounds, but they will also amplify noise, and some settings are needed to improve.

Speech recognition problems: People with mild to moderate hearing loss may have difficulty distinguishing speech. Hearing aids can help improve speech recognition ability through different tones and frequency settings.

In short, people with mild to moderate hearing loss need an adaptation process to wear hearing aids, and they need to overcome some usage and psychological barriers. Choosing the right hearing aid, actively learning how to use it, and adjusting your mindset are the keys to overcoming these obstacles.

Recommendations:

Wear hearing aids as early as possible, the earlier you wear them, the better the effect.

Have regular hearing tests and adjust hearing aids according to hearing loss.

Consult a hearing aid fitter to solve usage and psychological problems.

Affordable Hearingsense 1 with adaptive functions can fully meet the needs of the above problems. Let's take a look at it together: