{"id":1900,"date":"2020-02-07T06:48:00","date_gmt":"2020-02-07T11:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blueridge-ent.com\/?p=1900"},"modified":"2020-02-10T12:36:55","modified_gmt":"2020-02-10T17:36:55","slug":"why-arent-you-wearing-your-hearing-aids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blueridge-ent.com\/why-arent-you-wearing-your-hearing-aids\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Aren\u2019t You Wearing Your Hearing Aids?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

According to the National Institutes of Health, only one in five\npeople who could benefit from a hearing device actually has one. But even if\nyou\u2019ve purchased a hearing aid to treat your hearing loss, you may not be\nwearing it as often as you should be. You\u2019ll receive maximum benefit from your\ndevices if you wear them each and every day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why You\u2019re Not Wearing Your Devices<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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There are a lot of excuses people give for not wanting to wear\ntheir hearing devices. The most popular include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lack of Confidence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the most common reasons people give for not wanting to wear\nhearing aids is because they\u2019re afraid they make them appear \u201cold.\u201d It\u2019s\nimportant to remember that people of all ages wear hearing aids, not just\nseniors. If you\u2019re still self-conscious about the appearance of hearing aids,\nthere are a variety of discreet styles available in colors that match your skin\ntone, and some models are almost completely invisible!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most people find that wearing hearing devices boosts their\nconfidence and gives them more autonomy navigating the world on their own. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Poor Fit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If wearing your hearing aids is physically uncomfortable, they probably do not fit the anatomy of your ear very well. Hearing aids should never hurt or cause discomfort. If you experience feedback or whistling<\/a>, this may also indicate the hearing aid does not fit well. Have your audiologist check the physical fit of your devices<\/a>; replacing the earmold may help relieve the discomfort. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When wearing your hearing aids<\/a>, you should be able to hear sounds at a comfortable volume. If you still can\u2019t hear well, or if your ears are extra sensitive to sounds like the slam of a car door, you may need to have your hearing aids reprogrammed<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lack of Commitment <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Some people believe that hearing aids are like their dress shoes\nand can be pulled out of the closet only for special events. But when you wear\nyour devices intermittently, your ears and brain are unable to acclimate to all\nthe sounds you are hearing. By wearing your devices every day, you\u2019ll hear\nbetter without having to strain to tune out ambient noises you\u2019re not used to. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Blue Ridge ENT <\/a>today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn more about hearing aids<\/h3>\n\n\n\n