A hearing aid will make me look older

There is an old saying that goes ¡°Hearing loss is more noticeable than a hearing aid¡±. The fact that you suffer from untreated hearing loss is not lost to the people around you when you repeatedly misunderstand or ignore them because you don¡¯t hear properly. In addition, the latest models of hearing aids are so small and discreet; most people won¡¯t even know you are wearing them.

My type of hearing loss cannot be helped by hearing aids

It is very rare that a person with hearing loss will not receive benefit from the use of hearing aids. In fact, studies have shown that over 95% of people suffering from hearing loss can benefit from the use of hearing aids. The free hearing tests that we perform in our clinics indicate whether or not a client will benefit from the use of hearing aids.

Hearing Loss is just one of those things that I need to accept

There is no reason to go through life struggling to hear the people and sounds around you. Advances in technology mean that we can help the vast majority of people hear better and enjoy all of the sounds of life that they were missing.

If I had hearing loss my doctor would have noticed

Only about 13% of physicians routinely screen for hearing loss. Since most people with hearing impairments hear just fine in quiet environments (like your doctor¡¯s office), it can be very difficult for your physician to recognize this problem. Only a trained hearing professional can determine the severity of your hearing problem, whether or not you could benefit from a hearing aid, and which type would be best for you.

My hearing problem isn¡¯t bad enough for me to need two hearing aids

Your body¡¯s hearing mechanism relies on input from both ears to locate sound sources, and focus on specific sounds and conversations. Studies show that those who wear two hearing aids understand more clearly, especially at a distance, and enjoy better overall sound quality. If you have a hearing loss in both ears, you should wear two hearing aids.