The brain needs time to adjust after being deprived of sound for a long period. Gradually adapting to hearing aids will help you listen more comfortably.

Step 1: Get familiar with hearing aids in a quiet environment

• Training period: 1–2 weeks

• Wearing time: 1–4 hours per day

• Location: At home

Start by practicing how to insert and remove your hearing aids correctly and get used to the feeling of comfort. Turn on the device at a volume that feels comfortable. At this stage, you’ll begin learning and getting familiar with the sounds around you.

Communication strategy:
Focus on one-on-one conversations. Ask your conversation partner to speak slowly and face you. Practice listening to your own voice and adjust your speaking volume accordingly.

Step 2: Communicate with multiple people in a quiet environment, use the phone, and watch TV

• Training period: 1–2 weeks

• Wearing time: 4–6 hours per day

• Location: At home or in a quiet place

You’re becoming familiar with the sound characteristics of your hearing aids. Practice conversing with several people, using the phone, and listening to TV.

Communication strategy:
Speak at an appropriate volume, talk slowly, and face the speaker. Use the hearing aid features to enhance listening clarity.

Step 3: One-on-one conversations in moderately noisy environments

• Training period: 1–2 weeks

• Wearing time: 6–8 hours per day

• Location: Outdoors, avoiding very loud places such as KTV, busy markets, or heavy traffic streets

You are now more accustomed to the sounds from your hearing aids. Begin using them outdoors, listening to traffic, wind, and sounds in shops.

Communication strategy:
Start conversations in environments with moderate background noise with 1–2 people.

Step 4: Communicate in diverse, noisy environments

• Training period: 1–2 weeks

• Wearing time: All day, except during sleep or showering

• Location: General public areas, avoiding extremely loud places such as KTV or heavy traffic streets

You can now use your hearing aids more fully and adapt to surrounding sounds.

Communication strategy:
In noisy environments, when talking with 1–3 people, maintain a proper distance, speak slowly, and keep topics simple. This allows your hearing aid technology to optimize listening quality.

Adjusting to hearing aids takes time, but with consistent practice and use, you can fully utilize them and improve your daily listening experience.

Modern senior hearing aids have advanced features such as remote adjustments and automatic sound adaptation to different environments, making them convenient for users who cannot frequently visit service centers.

In summary, using senior hearing aids can significantly improve hearing and quality of life. Beginners should follow audiologist guidance on usage, insertion, removal, and maintenance. Common issues like discomfort, loud perception of your own voice, or background noise can be resolved with professional adjustments. Start in quiet environments and gradually increase complexity. Modern features make adaptation easier and more convenient in all situations.