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Common Myths and Reasons for Resisting Hearing Aids
“I’ve heard hearing aids are more trouble than they’re worth.”
“They’re too expensive.”
“They’ll make me look old!”
“They’re hard to use.”
“They make background noise too loud.”
“They make that annoying whistling noise.”
“My hearing isn’t that bad.”
If any of the above “reasons” have been preventing you from trying hearing aids, keep reading!
“I’ve heard hearing aids are more trouble than they’re worth.”
Today’s hearing aids are much different than even a few years ago. Technology is always changing to improve the ease of use of hearing aids. Aids today are mostly automatic; minimal to no adjusting is required during use. Just put them on in the morning and wear them all day without needing to touch them at all. We can even wirelessly connect your new hearing aids to television, music players, and telephones to maximize the use of these devices.
“They’re too expensive.”
As technology improves, also can the price! Affordable devices are available in all styles of hearing aids to accommodate any budget. Our office also can provide you with payment plan options to minimize the initial expense.
“They’ll make me look old!”
Most hearing aids today are nearly invisible! The only way people will know you are wearing them is if you tell them.
“They’re hard to use.”
Hearing aids today have many automatic features. No fidgeting with volume or dealing with that annoying ‘whistling” feedback.
“They make background noise too loud.”
Hearing aid companies have focused all their energy into reducing this common complaint of hearing aid users. New noise reduction strategies have been developed to reduce background noise and maximize speech in noisier everyday environments.
“They make that annoying whistling noise.”
This “whistling” is called feedback. Specialized features have been developed to eliminate feedback for today’s hearing aid users. If you hear feedback, adjustments can be made to the aids to stop it.
“My hearing isn’t that bad.”
Do you feel as if others mumble when they speak? Do family and friends often have to repeat themselves when speaking to you? Is your television turned up too loud for other family members at your home? Is it difficult to hear women’s and/or children’s voices? Do you feel fatigued after being in a group environment? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, it is time to have a hearing test and evaluate the degree and type of hearing loss you are experiencing. You should not have to “work” or feel frustrated in order to hear!
Below are links to facts about hearing aids and commonly asked questions about hearing aids which will hopefully dispel some of the myths you may have encountered.
Common Myths
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