If you are able to wear the hearing aid from the moment you put it on, then do so. If not, below are some guidelines to help you more easily adjust to this new and different experience. You will be hearing sounds differently.
People vary in their initial responses to amplification.
The degree, nature, type and duration of your hearing loss can make a difference. Some people may be more comfortable by gradually increasing the amount of time they wear the aid, others can immediately wear the aid most of the time. Start wearing the aid at home, where the noise level is low. Find a comfortable volume. Start at a low level and slowly increase the volume until you have reached a satisfying listening setting.