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Life with a hearing aid 

As soon as you start wearing a hearing aid, 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 a hearing aid. 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 aid 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 aid.