One of the major reasons an individual with hearing loss will refuse to wear hearing aids is because they are afraid of how it will look. Men in particular are concerned that the hearing aid will be too noticeable. If the device is too noticeable, some individuals worry that they will be perceived as being handicapped, "old," or frail. If this describes you or someone you know, ask:
Is wearing a hearing aid any more noticeable than the signs of your hearing loss?
Chances are the people around you or your loved one with hearing loss already know that a hearing problem is present. The signs of hearing loss seldom go unnoticed. In fact, most people only agree to have their hearing tested because they grow weary of friends and family urging them to do so! Hearing loss sufferers usually do not realize how much they are missing. Friends and family must patiently (yet firmly) help the hearing loss sufferer understand the far-reaching effects of the hearing loss and how it can be properly addressed.
Don't let hearing loss deprive you of connecting with people, participating in social activities, or enjoying your favorite hobbies any longer!
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