Beginner Guide & Suggestions

Hearing amplification does what it sounds like it would do - amplify sound. Commonly, hearing decreases a little over time, so hearing again with hearing aids may take some getting used to. With a little patience and working closely with your hearing professional can ensure your success with your hearing amplification!

Suggestions

• Get support from those who will need it. This can include close and extended family as well as caregivers and neighbors
• Do not expect instant success. It may take some time and patience
• Avoid difficult hearing situations
• Small groups are better, avoid larger groups if possible
• Sit in front where situations that need extra help
• Face people when speaking
• Learn all you can about your hearing loss and educate others
• Avoid background noise
• Keep a positive attitude
• Plan follow-up visits with you hearing health professional for any needed adjustments

One the Phone

• Work with your TruHearing professional to find the best results
• For models ITC and ITE it may be best to hold the phone receiver against the ear as normal
• For other models it may be wise to hold the phone close to the ear but not directly against the ear
• If feed back occurs, tile the phone receiver away from your aid, experiment to find the best position