What’s It Like: To get hearing aids

An estimated 36 million adults in the U.S. have some form of hearing loss, although sometimes it’s hard for people to get past the stigma and admit they’re suffering from hearing loss.

 
BY JACLYN COSGROVE | Published: December 9, 2012   

Why get hearing aids?

An estimated 36 million adults in the U.S. have some form of hearing loss. Many people seek out hearing aids because their family members or friends have told them they think they might have hearing loss. Sometimes it’s hard for people to get past the stigma and admit they’re suffering from hearing loss.

photo - Kandice Ahlberg, who specializes in audiology for pediatrics and adults, holds some different styles of hearing aids. Photo by  David McDaniel,  The Oklahoman
Kandice Ahlberg, who specializes in audiology for pediatrics and adults, holds some different styles of hearing aids. Photo by David McDaniel, The Oklahoman

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Some of the first signs of hearing loss include difficulty hearing background noise and women and children’s voices. Also, people suffering from hearing loss might have trouble hearing...
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