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Hope Lanter explains why hearing aids are programmed conservatively at first. Your brain adapts over time, and asking for louder settings later is normal and actually a good sign, not a sign your hearing got worse.
Hope Lanter explains why hearing aids are programmed conservatively at first. Your brain adapts over time, and asking for louder settings later is normal and actually a good sign, not a sign your hearing got worse.
So your prescription setting is optimal setting, and then you're going to say, "Okay, well, they're gonna start you a little lower." The reason being is that it helps to almost like a dimmer switch of making it so that it's a little bit more where you can tolerate it, wear it longer, and get used to it. Don't be surprised if after you get your hearing aid that you're going in there in a few months and saying, "Hey, can you make it a little louder?" And a lot of people get panicky and say, "Does that mean my hearing got worse?" No, it doesn't mean your hearing got worse. It actually is a good sign. It means that your brain is adapting to the sound of the hearing aid and is ready for more. So applaud yourself. It's okay. If you want to hear more, hear more. It's good. It's a great, great thing.
