Why Wear Hearing Aids?
The following is a composite of many testimonials that have been freely given to us by those who have benefited by using hearing instruments. Many have come to us after years of experiencing the difficulties and frustrations of trying to cope with hearing loss without aids. These include, but are not limited to the following: when talking with others it appears that they mumble or just don’t speak clearly. Often they ask others to repeat themselves. Such ones will often say they can hear but have trouble understanding what others are saying. This is particularly true in noisy situations, such as in a restaurant. This can progress to the point where the resultant stress makes social interaction less than desirable; it is just easier to withdraw into more private situations. We often observe that such ones keep the TV loud enough to be disturbing to others. At times these are viewed as having selective hearing or that they just do not pay attention to what others are saying. On the other hand, they may try to dominate and control the conversation so as to stay in control. All of this can produce a climate of agitation on the part of the one with hearing loss and associating with them. The fact that our ability to hear well and to freely communicate with others, is vital to the quality of our lives and our overall well being or health.
When such a person is properly fitted with hearing instruments, the results are often remarkable. This has been verified in recent studies by the National Counsel on Aging and the Veterans Administration. Instead of focusing on these studies which can be mind numbing, let's consider the real experiences of those who are using hearing aids:
More than anything else, I did not know what I was missing or how annoying it must have been for the people around me having to continually repeat what they said.
My hearing aids have added to my enjoyment of TV, social gatherings, conversations with my husband and more.
The hearing aid had improved my ability to hear on the telephone and also to converse with people. I can also hear better when I go to church.
I don’t say ‘ What did you say’, anymore.
I can now enjoy watching television without turning it up loud enough for the neighborhood.
I have heard the sound of the trees rustling and the sound of birds, which I didn’t experience before. I am comfortable at social gatherings, ordinary conversations and at meetings as I am able to hear everything that has taken place and can participate.
It has been absolutely great not having to ask everyone to repeat what they said. I don’t know why I went as long as I did without my hearing aids.
The greatest benefit to me has been I can hear my son who is very soft spoken, and also my two great grandsons.
I never realized how much I was missing until I received my hearing aid. No more loud TV.
Since getting my hearing aids I am in a new world. I can hear everything now and don’t have to say "huh" anymore, which is a relief to my family.
Conversation is once again a pleasure. Other people have stopped mumbling and whispering. I hear the TV. Life is more enjoyable.
My new aids have been the best investment I’ve made in a very long time. I’m hearing things now that I assumed would be gone forever.
I just don’t know what I would do if I didn’t have mine.
Yes, these experiences are typical of those who have been properly fitted with good quality hearing instruments.
The first step if someone suspects they have hearing loss, is to be evaluated or tested. Some loss can be treated medically, although this accounts for only about 10% of all cases. The majority of cases falling into the group with hearing loss can be assisted with hearing aids.
If you would like to receive some additional information on hearing loss and hearing aids, please contact us and we will be happy to send it to you free of charge.
If you would like to schedule a free, no obligation screening check and consultation in one of our convenient locations on the shore, please contact us today. Remember: When it comes to your hearing you need SOUND ADVICE.
Image above used with permission from the Better Hearing Institute
- The professionals of Sound Advice guarantee your hearing satisfaction.
- This guarantee comes from our 43 years of combined experience working with the hearing impaired and by the use of Live Speech Mapping.
- We are the only company on the Eastern Shore to offer Live Speech Mapping (scientific fitting verification)
