Getting Used to the Sound of Your Own Voice with Hearing Aids
Getting used to the sound of your own voice with hearing aids can be a challenge at first but following these steps will get you there in no time...
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Like ’em or not, masks are becoming a lot more common across the country … and they can impact your ability to hear (even with hearing aids). Here are some of the things to watch out for, and how to overcome it.
An obvious side effect, masks can get in the way of the speech clarity that you get back with hearing aids. There’s also a loss of volume that occurs because the sound is physically being blocked.
Not only is it harder to understand what someone is saying, you totally lose the ability to read lips and facial expressions. We often take these two key things for granted since we’ve used them as part of normal speech understanding since we were born.
Finding the right fit for both your mask and hearing aids together is important, and is different for everyone. Oftentimes the ear loops on masks interfere with hearing aids that sit behind the ear, which makes some wearers fear losing them. It may feel like it’s hard to wear both items at the same time.
There are some simple strategies you can implement to ensure you’re still able to wear your hearing aids and your mask at the same time, while still hearing and communicating effectively with those around you.
Whether you’re at the grocery store, picking up takeout, or talking with friends, using these strategies will help you have a better experience. These important steps will help you remain social, engaged and mentally healthy while masks remain the norm.
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