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Your Hearing and Hearing Aids
Ten Common Myths and
Ten Surprising Facts
| Myth
#1: |
Only
a few people are truly hearing-impaired and chances are, neither I nor those
close to me are affected. |
| Fact: |
The odds are that you or someone close to you has some degree of hearing
impairment. In fact, it has been estimated that 20 million Americans suffer from some form
of hearing-impairment. |
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Myth #2: |
If I had a
hearing impairment, I certainly would know about it. |
| Fact: |
Not necessarily. Often an impairment develops slowly and subtly. Our own
built-in defenses may make it difficult for us to determine whether we do or don't. A
simple hearing test would determine if an impairment exists. |
| Myth
#3: |
Will hearing
aids restore my hearing to normal? |
| Fact: |
Hearing aids are designed to aid a person's hearing. Hearing aids cannot restore
human hearing nor can they retard the progression of nerve deafness. They are only part of
hearing rehabilitation and may need to be supplemented by auditory training. |
| Myth
#4: |
Will my hearing aids help in the presence of
distracting background noise? |
| Fact: |
Understanding, especially in a noisy environment, will vary depending on each
individual's hearing loss. Overall benefit may depend on proper fit, frequency of
use, auditory rehabilitation, the severity of hearing loss, and on the accuracy of the
patient evaluation. |
| Myth
#5: |
When
someone is hearing impaired, that just means that sounds are not loud. |
| Fact: |
That's just part of it. Perhaps that person may have trouble hearing in crowds
or in group conversations. Perhaps they hear but don't always understand what's being
said. Words may seem to be mumbled or words just run together. These are but a few of the
symptoms. |
| Myth
#6: |
Hearing aids are large and unsightly. Most
people therefore don't want to wear them. |
| Fact: |
Most people aren't aware of the latest technological advances that have been
made in hearing aids. For many, "in-the-ear" hearing aids exist and these aids
are amazingly small and discreet. They're so technically advanced that they've made most
old-fashioned hearing aids obsolete. |
| Myth
#7: |
Wearing a hearing aid is a sign you're getting old. |
| Fact: |
Although hearing impairments are common in older adults, many middle age and
younger people are affected as well. There are many determining factors beyond just age.
Remember, a hearing loss is more noticeable than a hearing aid. |
| Myth
#8: |
I've heard that my type of hearing loss can't be helped. |
| Fact: |
In most cases, nerve deafness can be helped through amplification. Now there is
hope for those who have been told they couldn't be helped. |
| Myth
#9: |
It's too expensive to get a really good hearing aid. |
| Fact: |
The very best hearing aids available are well within the reach of most people.
Any way you look at it, a hearing aid could be the best investment you can make. |
| Myth
#10:
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Hearing tests are expensive and inconvenient.
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| Fact: |
Not so. Most insurance's cover hearing tests with a physicians referral. Testing
is quick and easy. Call us for details. |
If you
suspect yourself or someone you
know is suffering from a hearing loss, please call us today at (717) 653-6300 or (717)
274-3851 to schedule a personal consultation.
You may also send us email by clicking on CONTACT US
at the top or bottom of every page.
Trust your
hearing care only to a qualified audiologist!
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