Why you don’t wear your hearing aids (and why you should) Lack of commitment If you save your hearing aids for “special occasions, ” such as church on Sunday or group functions with friends and family, chances are good you won’t hear as well as you want to. That’s because hearing is a brain activity. Depending upon the severity of your hearing loss and the amount of time you waited to get treatment, your brain needs time to make sense of the signals it's receiving from your inner ear. By wearing your hearing aids on a daily basis, you provide the consistency your brain needs to reacquaint itself to sounds it hasn’t heard in a while and acclimate to different listening environments.  The daily habit also gives you the opportunity to get to know your hearing devices, which in turn builds the confidence you need to maximize their benefits. Why you should wear your hearing aids Recent study found eight out of ten users believe hearing aids have had a positive impact on their quality of life, including improved relationships at home and work and a better sense of safety and independence. Practice makes perfect Wearing your hearing aids every day helps you become more familiar with the way they work and, more importantly, reacquaint your brain to all of the sounds it hasn’t been hearing. The result is a winning situation -- for you, your brain and your overall quality of life. It’s not all about you When you’re hearing your best, it’s easier for your family and friends to communicate with you. Untreated hearing loss and hearing aids that aren't worn cause hardship for those you love the most.