9 Reasons People Don’t Use Hearing Aids

While hearing loss is one of the most prevalent conditions in America, many people do not want to wear hearing aids. If your loved one is struggling to hear well, you may have heard one of these reasons for not wearing hearing aids:

“I can hear just fine.”   

A person with hearing difficulties tends to think he or she is fine because the problem usually starts gradually. Most elderly people also embrace the change and believe there is nothing wrong with not being able to hear properly, it’s just something that happens. However, it’s usually others around them who notice the signs.  

“It’s not my hearing, it’s your talking.”   

In many cases of hearing loss, people can hear well in quiet surroundings, but might experience difficulty in noisy situations. As a result, they feel the problem lies not in their hearing, but in the conversation happening around them.

“My friend cannot stand his hearing aids”   

This is one of the most common excuses people make to not get their hearing tested. It is important to know everyone has different experiences with hearing aids. If someone is having trouble with their hearing aids, they should seek help from their hearing care professional to ensure proper fitting and settings are being followed.    

“They are expensive”  

People with hearing difficulties often feel the cost of the device, as well as its maintenance, can be very high. While hearing aids are an investment, the improvement in the quality of life is well worth the price tag.  

“They are complicated to use”   

There have been remarkable improvements in hearing aids and the devices now on the market work like mini computers. They can automatically adjust to the patterns of your ears, as well as to the sound waves falling on them. As a result, you hardly have to adjust them frequently.  

“They make screeching noises”   

Older hearing aid models may make screeching noises; however, thanks to the changes in technology, the newer designs have eliminated background noise so you should not receive any annoying feedback.  

“It will be difficult talking on the phone”   

The latest hearing aids have been made to make phone conversations comfortable. They are equipped with special features specifically for the purpose of connecting to mobile devices.  

“I will look old wearing one”.   

Wearing a hearing aid can be a reminder of aging, however newer designs and models make them more discreet than before. Additionally, not being able to hear conversations around you might make you appear older than you are!

“What will others think of me at work?”   

As stated above, modern hearing aids come in a variety of styles. While the device won’t bring back your youth or restore hearing, it will certainly help you function better at home and work, which should be applauded.