The Hearing Aid Stigma

Do you find yourself asking others to repeat themselves often?  Or, do you have a family member who often asks you to repeat him or herself?  If so, it could be time to have that unpleasant conversation about hearing aids with a friend or loved one! Hearing aids are more than just sound amplification tools used to help one understand an audible message, they are devices that can truly increase the quality of life.  This quality of life reaches far beyond that of just the user, and improves it for those around the user especially for a spouse, co-workers, or kids.  So why is it that more people don’t use these devices, especially baby boomers?  It has to do with a combination of acceptance that our ears aren’t as good as they once were, money, and most importantly the social … Continue reading →