Keep wearing them — beating "drawer syndrome"

Research suggests up to 40% of fitted hearing aids aren't used or don't deliver their full benefit (Cochrane). A Cochrane review (Barker et al., 2016) found the evidence for any single fix is modest, but that support and good follow-up help people keep using their aids successfully. The common reasons people give up — and what helps:

• "They're not comfortable / they whistle." → Don't put up with it. These are almost always fixable with a quick adjustment — come back in.
• "They don't help in noise." → Realistic expectations matter; so do the right settings and tactics above. We can fine-tune them.
• "I forget to wear them." → Build them into your morning routine, like glasses. Consistency is what makes them feel natural.
• Involve your family. Evidence and experience both show that a supportive communication partner improves how well people get on with their aids.

Free fine-tuning and follow-ups are part of looking after you — never struggle on alone.

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