Common Questions: Adjusting to Hearing Loss and Hearing Aids

Dependency on hearing aids

If I start wearing hearing aids and wear them everyday, will I become dependent on the hearing aids?

Effects of Untreated Hearing Loss

If I don’t treat hearing loss, or if I only get one hearing aid when two are recommended, will my hearing loss get worse?

Hearing aids and music

How do hearing aids affect the enjoyment of music?

Hearing aids and telephone use

I have difficulty hearing on the telephone. Will hearing aids help me better?

Hearing aids improve sex life

I was told by a friend hearing aids would improve my sex life. Could you tell me more about this?

Hearing Aids: Two versus One

Do I really need two hearing aids? Can I get by with just one?

Should I wear my hearing aids all day?

Successful hearing aid wearers tend to wear their hearing aids for all waking hours. Once you’re used to hearing sounds again, you’ll probably find you don’t want to be without your hearing aids; however, there are certain situations you should take them off.

Trying hearing aids before purchasing

I am beginning to research hearing aids and was wondering can I try the hearing aids before actually purchasing them?

What if hearing aids don't work for me?

I am considering purchasing hearing aids for the first time and am unsure of my decision. What if hearing aids don’t work for me?

Will hearing aids make me look old?

There’s a saying that hearing loss is more noticeable than hearing aids, and that is true now more than ever given the discreet, cosmetically appealing hearing aid models…