it’s okay to need a hearing aid
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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.