{"id":10534,"date":"2023-06-05T15:10:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-05T22:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/househearing.fm1.dev\/?p=10534"},"modified":"2023-09-11T15:12:58","modified_gmt":"2023-09-11T22:12:58","slug":"when-and-when-not-to-wear-your-hearing-aids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/househearing.com\/when-and-when-not-to-wear-your-hearing-aids\/","title":{"rendered":"When\u2014And When Not\u2014to Wear Your Hearing Aids"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nidcd.nih.gov\/health\/statistics\/quick-statistics-hearing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders<\/a> reports, \u201cAbout 28.8 million U.S. adults could benefit from using hearing aids.\u201d If you have already made the investment in <a href=\"https:\/\/househearing.com\/hearing-aids\/benefits-of-hearing-aids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hearing aids<\/a> and are wondering how to <a href=\"https:\/\/househearing.com\/hearing-aids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">maximize your benefit<\/a>, it\u2019s important to know when you should and should not wear them. We answer this question below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When to Wear Your Hearing Aids<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/househearing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/hearing-aids-technology.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10667\" style=\"width:-94px;height:-63px\" width=\"-94\" height=\"-63\" srcset=\"https:\/\/househearing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/hearing-aids-technology.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/househearing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/hearing-aids-technology-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/househearing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/hearing-aids-technology-256x256.jpg 256w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Close-up Of Female Hand Putting Hearing Aid In Ear<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The answer to this somewhat depends on how long you\u2019ve owned hearing aids. If you just got a pair, you only need to wear them for an hour or two a day at first and then slowly build up to wearing them during most of your waking hours. Some situations where you should definitely wear your hearing aids include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>To parties and get-togethers. <\/strong>You\u2019ll be able to communicate better with your friends and family when you\u2019re wearing your hearing aids. From one-on-one conversations to group settings, your hearing aids will help you follow along with greater ease.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>To restaurants and bars.<\/strong> Restaurants are challenging listening situations due to all the background noise. From ambiance music to clanking dishes and other diners\u2019 conversations, it can be hard to filter all these sounds out, unless you\u2019re wearing your hearing aids.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>At home.<\/strong> It\u2019s important that you wear your hearing aids even when you\u2019re home alone, as you\u2019ll be able to hear important sounds like the doorbell or smoke alarm should they go off.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When Not to Wear Your Hearing Aids<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While the general rule of thumb is to wear your hearing aids during all waking hours, there are certainly exceptions to this. Some of these include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Around water. <\/strong>Whether you\u2019re showering, going for a swim at Long Bean or running through the sprinkler with your kids or grandkids, take out your hearing aids so they don\u2019t get wet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>When applying sprays.<\/strong> When you\u2019re applying perfume, sunscreen, bug spray or any other spray, this is another time to take out your hearing aids.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>During exposure to excessive noise.<\/strong> If you\u2019re getting ready to operate a power tool like a lawn mower or leaf blower, you can take off your hearing aids, otherwise, the sounds may be uncomfortably loud.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information or to schedule an appointment, call The House Institute today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ul class=\"related-posts\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/househearing.com\/how-to-keep-your-hearing-aids-safe-from-pets\/\" class=\"related-post\">How to Keep Your Hearing Aids Safe from Pets<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/househearing.com\/common-misconceptions-about-tinnitus\/\" class=\"related-post\">Common Misconceptions About Tinnitus<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/househearing.com\/tips-for-traveling-with-tinnitus-2\/\" class=\"related-post\">Tips for Traveling with Tinnitus<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders reports, \u201cAbout 28.8 million U.S. adults could benefit from using hearing aids.\u201d If you have already made the investment in hearing aids and are wondering how to maximize your benefit, it\u2019s important to know when you should and should not wear them. 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