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Don’t be Hesitant About Hearing Aids….. By Dr. Amy Welman, Au.D Family Hearing and Balance Center

Most of us know someone who at one time got hearing aids and then they put them in a drawer and never wore them. When people tell me this about someone they know and they are hesitant to get hearing aids, I tell them this: Everyone makes choices based on their own experiences. Many people who put hearing aids in a drawer weren’t ready to make the commitment, or they may have felt embarrassed because they couldn’t change the battery, or the hearing aid stopped working and they were too busy to make an appointment. It takes commitment to put them on everyday until it becomes a habit and most hearing aids need some minor maintenance from time to time.

Starting something new, especially when there is a stereotype about needing hearing aids, can be challenging at first. Improving hearing is similar to exercising, or learning a new task. If you keep up with it, it gets easier and your auditory system of your brain gets “stronger”. If you don’t help your brain to be “stronger” or if you stop “exercising”, everything starts to weaken and starting over takes commitment and repetition. But with consistent use, hearing aids can improve quality of life, communication with family, and overall social involvement, which all can improve overall memory and cognitive brain function.


 

Written by:
Rich
Published on:
February 1, 2019
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Categories: Balance, Blog Categories Go Here, Community Outreach, Educational, Hearing, Hearing Aids, Miscellaneous, New Technology, Patient care, Philosophy, Slider, Testimonials, TinnitusTags: Audiologist, family hearing and balance center.cardinal hearing centers, Hearing Aids, hearing doctor, Hearing Testing, solutions for hearing loss, Stark County, Summa Care Hearing Aids, Summit County, Tinnitus assessment and Tinnitus Treatment

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  1. Kelly

    February 1, 2019 at 9:19 am

    Well put and very true!! Takes commitment and motivation!

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    • Richard Reikowski

      February 5, 2019 at 12:56 pm

      Loved it!

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  2. Marie The Awesome

    February 1, 2019 at 9:56 am

    Good points.

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    • Richard Reikowski

      February 5, 2019 at 12:56 pm

      I agree Mary!

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  3. Jen

    February 1, 2019 at 1:14 pm

    Very nicely put, Dr. Welman!
    I have always said that you are able to say things in such a great way that makes so much sense and all can understand. I love that about you and I love this blog for that reason.

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    • Richard Reikowski

      February 5, 2019 at 12:56 pm

      It was well written! Thank you for sharing how you liked it Jen!

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