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Life with hearing aids 

As soon as you start wearing hearing aids, you begin the process of re-learning how to hear.

It may take a little practice 

Although some people adjust relatively quickly, you may find you need practice using hearing aids. Your brain needs to get used to new sounds and stimuli it hasn’t received in a while.

This can be overwhelming at first, but don’t worry, this is perfectly normal. With practice and perseverance, you’ll soon be comfortable.

Start with just a few hours a day 

Your hearing care professional may recommend you use your hearing aids for limited periods at first, gradually increasing the amount of time. Start with just a few hours a day in familiar, quiet surroundings before slowly increasing the amount of time you wear the hearing aids.

Find your local hearing care professional to book an appointment or read more tips on how to get accustomed to your hearing aids