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It’s Okay to Need a Hearing Aid

Hearing loss is a normal part of aging for

many people. It is nothing to feel

embarrassed or ashamed about. You

likely encounter multiple people each and

every day who wear hearing aids.

Hearing devices can greatly improve your

overall quality of life. Imagine not having to ask the waitress to

repeat herself multiple times or being able to hear the television

without your companions complaining about the volume. By

getting hearing aid help you won’t have to wonder what your

friends are gossiping about or miss out on your granddaughter’s

sweet whispers.

The first step is to get a list of hearing specialists from your

insurance company or primary care physician. At your exam, an

audiologist will administer a hearing test to determine if hearing

aids are a good option for you. If they are, the hearing aid

provider will go over the choices with you.

There are many types of devices available. Some are so small

and discrete that no one else will even know you’re wearing

them. You may even forget they are in yourself!

The provider is there to offer hearing aid advice so don’t hesitate

to ask questions or express your concerns.

Hearing accessories will further improve your quality of life.

Purchase a telephone with amplified sound to make it easier to

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make and receive calls. Headphones are available that allow you

to control the volume you hear the television at without it

impacting others.

You can even buy a hat or sweatband with volume amplifiers

inside to make it easy to hear clearer while on the go.

Most people are surprised to find that they are actually less self

conscious once they have their hearing aids. They are able to

keep up with the world.