Adjusting to a New World of Sound

When someone gets an advanced digital hearing device they notice the difference immediately! Rediscovering sound can be a surprising, exciting experience, but it can also be overwhelming at times.

Both the hearing device user and their families should be aware that it takes more than a few days to get used to all the new sounds - it can take several weeks.With hearing devices the brain registers so many new sounds that the initial adjustment period can be quite tiring. This is because the brain needs to learn to identify and interpret the sounds it hears.

It must create new pathways and learn to associate sounds with images - a running tap, a humming fridge, a ticking clock etc. the key is to be persistent - if your partner or family member seems ready to give up, try to remind them to be patient and take their time.

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