It takes time to get used to wearing a new hearing aid. This includes getting used to the sensation of the device in your ear, the new sense of hearing and the background noise. The brain needs practice to re-learn how to selectively focus on and filter sounds. It’s important to be patient during this process and not to get discouraged. Wear the hearing aid as much as possible to determine what hearing aid settings are the best and what adjustments may be required. Your hearing care professional will help you find the perfect device and settings for you.