Have you considered digital hearing aids but something’s holding you back? Well, in this
video I’m talking about the top 10 excuses to not buy hearing aids. Coming up!
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Do you struggle to connect with family and friends? Do you hear that someone’s speaking
to you but you don't understand them? Is it really difficult in noisy situations?
Well if this sounds like you, first get a hearing test to determine if you have
hearing loss.
According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, an estimated
28.8 million U.S. adults could benefit from hearing aids.
Your audiologist can determine if you’re a hearing aid candidate and show you the hearing
aids they offer. If you want to learn more about hearing aid options and features, check
out my free eBook “How to Buy Hearing Aids” in the pinned comment and description below.
Today, I’ll cover the top excuses people use to not buy hearing aids. I’ve heard
each one of these excuses in the clinic but hopefully today, I'll convince you to consider hearing
aids so that you can hear all that you’ve been missing.
excuse #1: Hearing aids make you look old
Hearing aids today are very small compared to what was available years ago. Some are
hidden deep inside the ear canal, behind the ear, or underneath hair. Today’s digital hearing
aids are miniaturized computers that can connect to smartphones and stream audio with bluetooth.
Using hearing aids doesn’t make you look old, but avoiding them might since you’re
probably asking people to repeat themselves and straining to hear.
excuse #2: You can’t hear on the phone with a hearing aid
If you are using hearing aids correctly, voices on the phone should sound more clear and be
easier to understand. It depends on the position of the phone against the hearing
aid. For a behind the ear hearing aid, hold the phone up about an inch higher next to
the hearing aid microphone on the top. For an in the ear hearing aid, hold the phone
against your ear just like normal.
Many of today’s hearing aids can automatically stream phone calls and allows the phone to
be heard directly in both ears. This provides improved word clarity and speech understanding
during your phone conversation.
Also if you have feedback or whistling from the hearing aid when you use a phone, ask
your provider for an adjustment. They can review the feedback manager settings inside
the hearing aid and also activate a phone program. This should help eliminate feedback.
excuse #3: People will treat me differently
With today’s discreet hearing aids, it’s likely that people won't notice you're
wearing them. Also, people will likely treat you differently if you are not wearing hearing
aids since they'll probably need to speak louder or repeat themselves for
you to understand.
A patient’s family is often amazed at how much better their loved one hears and understands
speech with their hearing aids. Those around you often see and appreciate the positive change
hearing aids make in your life.
Excuse #4: people just mumble too much
Patients often say they hear just fine, but it’s just that people mumble too much. However,
this lack of speech clarity is a possible sign of high frequency hearing loss. Age
related hearing loss, is also known as presbycusis, and it first occurs in the high pitch frequency range.
This impacts consonants and speech intelligibility.
You should always try to face the person you're speaking with and reduce background noise
to maximize word understanding. Conversations often break down if you are talking while
you’re walking away from someone or you're trying to talk to someone from the other room.
excuse #5: Hearing aids are too expensive
Yes, hearing aids can be expensive but there's other affordable options to consider.
Hearing aids are often available in at least three different versions: entry level, mid
level, and advanced. The good news is technology has advanced to the point were
even an entry level hearing aid can be more than adequate for your needs. So, don’t feel
pressured to spend more than you can afford.
Some clinics may offer payment plans or accept third party financing as well. Always remember
to ask about the hearing aid trial period, get a break down of all fees, and review the
warranty. Wear your hearing aids consistently, give yourself some time to adjust to them,
and ask your provider for an adjustment or refund if you are not happy with your purchase.
Make sure you watch part 2 of this video where I’ll discuss 5 more excuses people use to
not buy hearing aids. I’ll leave a link in the suggested videos above as soon as it’s
available.
So for today’s question, have you been using any of these excuses? What is the biggest
obstacle that's keeping you from trying hearing aids? Let me know in the comments below.
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and audio technology to improve your life. If you have concerns about your hearing, always
consult with your local physician or audiologist.
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