What are some of the common denials people with hearing loss make?
“A hearing instrument won’t help me” or “I’m too old for a hearing instrument.” Some people choose to ignore their loss because they believe hearing instruments can’t help their specific type of loss. Or they incorrectly believe they are too old to benefit from amplification. In fact, 95 percent of all losses can be successfully treated. And no person is ever too old to benefit from the improved communication that hearing instruments can provide. “My hearing loss isn’t that bad” or “A hearing instrument will make me look old.” Some people feel their hearing loss just isn’t “bad enough” to warrant treatment. Or they believe that seeking treatment would carry the stigma of getting old. Others are simply embarrassed at the idea of wearing a hearing instrument. Keep in mind – a hearing loss is more noticeable than today’s discreet, digital hearing instruments. Think about it this way: moderate hearing loss is much like having vision impairment. Very few people with impaired vision would he
