{"id":1677,"date":"2022-08-12T19:25:52","date_gmt":"2022-08-12T23:25:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/audiologymaine.com\/?p=1677"},"modified":"2022-08-12T19:25:54","modified_gmt":"2022-08-12T23:25:54","slug":"what-can-i-expect-from-my-hearing-aids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/audiologymaine.com\/what-can-i-expect-from-my-hearing-aids\/","title":{"rendered":"What Can I Expect from My Hearing Aids?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

To be successful with hearing aids, it\u2019s important to have a realistic expectation about what they can and can\u2019t do. The benefits of hearing aids<\/a> can include better hearing, balance and mental health, but you can\u2019t expect to hear just like you once did. We review more about managing your expectations with hearing aids below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Hearing Aids Can\u2019t Do<\/h2>\n\n\n
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According to one study<\/a> published in 2018, \u201cHearing aids restore sensitivity, but fail to restore normal perception.\u201d The reason for this is hearing involves both the ears and brain. When you go a long time without treating your hearing loss, as most people do, the brain essentially \u201cforgets\u201d how to process and filter certain sounds. When you put your hearing aids in for the first time, your brain will be overwhelmed by all the sensory input; it takes time to re-learn what sounds are important and which aren\u2019t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Hearing Aids Can Do<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Below are some of the many benefits of hearing aids:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Better Hearing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Of course, you\u2019ll be able to hear better with hearing aids than without them. Hearing aids amplify sounds to a level the wearer can easily detect. Hearing aids will boost your hearing in challenging listening environments like group settings at Helen\u2019s Restaurant<\/a> and talking on the phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Better Balance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

According to research<\/a> by Johns Hopkins, \u201cPeople with a 25-decibel hearing loss, classified as mild, were nearly three times more likely to have a history of falling.\u201d This is likely due to having poorer overall awareness of their environment and having increased cognitive load. Hearing aids can make you more aware of your surroundings and decrease your cognitive load.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Better Mental Health<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When you can\u2019t hear well, you may be anxious about whether you\u2019re hearing people correctly and responding appropriately. Over time, this anxiety can cause you to withdraw from people and activities you once enjoyed, which is a well-known risk factor for depression. Hearing aids can help you navigate the world more confidently and boost your self-esteem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information on hearing aid fitting<\/a> or to schedule an appointment, call Audiology Center of Maine<\/span> today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n