AUDIOLOGY Q: Tam a new hearing aid user and find that sometimes I am hearing too many sounds that I am not used to hearing. Is this normal? Andrea Wilson Au.D. A:Hearing loss typically develops over several years. Because it is a gradual change, it will take your brain time to become reacquainted with the sounds you have not heard in a while. For some this may take a few days, for others this could take a few weeks or months. To make the process easier, it is important to wear the hearing aids during all waking hours. This will allow your brain to hear sounds you experience during all aspects of your day. If after a few weeks you are still having difficulty, bring this up with your hearing healthcare provider and they can fine-tune the hearing aids specifically to your needs. Hearing Wellness Center LET US HELP YOU HEARWELLTM 677 Anne Street NW, Suite G Bemidji, MN 5660 218-333-8833 www.hearwellmn.com AUDIOLOGY Q: Tam a new hearing aid user and find that sometimes I am hearing too many sounds that I am not used to hearing. Is this normal? Andrea Wilson Au.D. A:Hearing loss typically develops over several years. Because it is a gradual change, it will take your brain time to become reacquainted with the sounds you have not heard in a while. For some this may take a few days, for others this could take a few weeks or months. To make the process easier, it is important to wear the hearing aids during all waking hours. This will allow your brain to hear sounds you experience during all aspects of your day. If after a few weeks you are still having difficulty, bring this up with your hearing healthcare provider and they can fine-tune the hearing aids specifically to your needs. Hearing Wellness Center LET US HELP YOU HEARWELLTM 677 Anne Street NW, Suite G Bemidji, MN 5660 218-333-8833 www.hearwellmn.com