{"id":5173,"date":"2023-06-23T16:11:44","date_gmt":"2023-06-23T23:11:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nesilv.com\/?p=5173"},"modified":"2023-06-23T16:11:45","modified_gmt":"2023-06-23T23:11:45","slug":"how-to-put-your-hearing-aids-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nesilv.com\/how-to-put-your-hearing-aids-in\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Put Your Hearing Aids In"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When it comes to new <a href=\"https:\/\/nesilv.com\/audiologist\/benefits-of-hearing-aids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hearing <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/nesilv.com\/audiologist\/benefits-of-hearing-aids\/\">aid<\/a> users, one of the most common questions is, &#8220;How do I put my hearing aids in?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the answer will vary a bit depending on the specific type of hearing aid you have, there are several basic steps you can take to help ensure that you are wearing your hearing aids correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Tips For Putting Your Hearing Aids In Correctly <\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1254\" height=\"836\" src=\"https:\/\/nesilv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/iStock-504055937.jpg\" alt=\"Man putting on a behind-the-ear hearing aid.\" class=\"wp-image-5176\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nesilv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/iStock-504055937.jpg 1254w, https:\/\/nesilv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/iStock-504055937-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1254px) 100vw, 1254px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Use a mirror.<\/strong> Especially when you\u2019re first getting used to putting your hearing aids in, watching yourself in the mirror can be very helpful.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Identify which hearing aid is for which ear.<\/strong> Each hearing aid is meant for a particular ear. Your right hearing aid should have a red marker, while your left hearing aid will have a blue marker. Similarly, you&#8217;ll want to use your right hand to place your right hearing aid and your left hand for your left hearing aid.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Make sure your hearing aids are clean before putting them in<\/strong>. Having clean hearing aids is essential for getting the right fit and having an optimal listening experience. Make sure to develop a nightly cleaning routine to wipe off any debris when you take your hearing aids out and night, and store them somewhere safe, cool and dry to ensure they are clean when you insert them in the morning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2>The Importance of Seeing an Audiologist for a Proper Hearing Aid Fitting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nidcd.nih.gov\/health\/statistics\/quick-statistics-hearing\">28.8 million Americans <\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nidcd.nih.gov\/health\/statistics\/quick-statistics-hearing\" target=\"_blank\">who<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nidcd.nih.gov\/health\/statistics\/quick-statistics-hearing\"> could benefit from using hearing aids<\/a>, it\u2019s always best to get your fitting done by an audiologist. They won\u2019t just help you pick out and customize the right pair of hearing aids to best meet your <a href=\"https:\/\/nesilv.com\/audiologist\/hearing-loss-testing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hearing<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/nesilv.com\/audiologist\/hearing-loss-testing\/\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/nesilv.com\/audiologist\/hearing-loss-testing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">loss<\/a> needs, but they will also walk you through how to use them and answer any questions you might have. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Signs Your Hearing Aid Isn\u2019t Fitting Correctly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While it can take a bit of practice to learn how to put your hearing aids in just right, if you are frequently experiencing issues with your device, call your audiologist to set up a visit. Signs your hearing aid isn\u2019t fitting correctly include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>You have pain when wearing your hearing aids.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The volume consistently seems too loud or too quiet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019re experiencing frequent feedback or whistling noises in your hearing aid that are distracting you at work or making it hard to catch up with friends at Brew It Coffee House.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This may indicate that your hearing aids need to be adjusted or re-fitted or that you need additional help in ensuring they are being worn correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more or to schedule an appointment with one of our specialists, contact <span class=\"company-name \">Nevada Ear + Sinus Institute<\/span> today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ul class=\"related-posts\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/nesilv.com\/what-accommodations-are-available-for-people-with-hearing-loss\/\" class=\"related-post\">What Accommodations Are Available for People with Hearing Loss<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/nesilv.com\/what-to-know-about-bone-conduction-tests\/\" class=\"related-post\">What To Know About Bone Conduction Tests<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/nesilv.com\/how-are-multiple-sclerosis-and-hearing-loss-related\/\" class=\"related-post\">How Are Multiple Sclerosis and Hearing Loss Related?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to new hearing aid users, one of the most common questions is, &#8220;How do I put my hearing aids in?&#8221; While the answer will vary a bit depending on the specific type of hearing aid you have, there are several basic steps you can take to help ensure that you are wearing&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5176,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","schema":"","fname":"","lname":"","position":"","credentials":"","placeID":"","no_match":false,"name":"","company":"","review":"","address":"","city":"","state":"","zip":"","lat":"","lng":"","phone1":"","phone2":"","fax":"","mon1":"","mon2":"","tue1":"","tue2":"","wed1":"","wed2":"","thu1":"","thu2":"","fri1":"","fri2":"","sat1":"","sat2":"","sun1":"","sun2":"","hours-note":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/nesilv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5173"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/nesilv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/nesilv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nesilv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nesilv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5173"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/nesilv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5173\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nesilv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5176"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/nesilv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5173"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nesilv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5173"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nesilv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5173"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}