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Getting the best from your hearing aids

Studies have shown that people only remember around half of the information provided to them at their hearing aid fitting appointments. 

Here’s a quick recap of how to use and take care of your hearing aids. 

A reminder from Audiologist Laura

It may have been a while now since you first received your hearing aids.

Audiologist Laura is here to give you a handy reminder. 

Mastering the basics

Focusing on the basics of hearing aid use is the best place to start. Here’s how to wear, charge, and change the batteries on your hearing aids.

How to wear your hearing aids

Here’s how to make sure you place your hearing aids on the correct ear.

How to charge your hearing aids

Here’s how to connect rechargeable hearing aids to their charging case.

How to change the batteries

Here’s how to remove and replace the hearing aid batteries.

Tom’s story

“I do have a problem with my hearing” 

Key points

  1. Concentrate on mastering the basics of hearing aid use first. 
  2. Take good care of your hearing aids to keep them working well.
  3. Make an appointment to revisit your hearing aid provider if needed.

Page last updated: 22 October 2024

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