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As we age, it’s normal to experience some hearing loss. Many people resist getting hearing aids because they think these listening devices are a sign of weakness but they offer tremendous benefits to those who wear them. Here are just a few reasons to consider changing your mind.

Why Wear Hearing Aids?

1. Better Quality of Life

Do you find yourself struggling to participate in small talk and serious discussions because you can’t hear what other people are saying? Is hearing loss preventing you from enjoying music, TV shows, and movies? Hearing aids can help you get back in the conversation, and there are even digital ones that connect wirelessly to your television, tablet, or another device so you can hear your favorite media loud and clear.

2. Reduce Tinnitus

Nearly one in six Americans experience tinnitus—a ringing, buzzing, or clicking sound in the ears that is always present, even in a totally quiet environment. Depending on the severity, this constant noise can be mildly annoying to dangerous—if it interferes with your ability to hear other sounds, like alarms. There’s no cure for tinnitus, but a hearing specialist can fit you with a device to help overcome it.

Kerrville hearing aids3. Slow Mental Decline

Although the exact connection is still unclear, some studies show a link between hearing loss and dementia. Wearing hearing aids can mitigate social isolation, which helps to slow cognitive decline. It also allows you to pick up new information more easily, which helps estimate the brain.

 

For the past 20 years, Solbrig Hearing Center in Kerrville, TX, has been helping people hear better. Kevin B. Solbrig and his team offer a wide range of services, including hearing tests, custom hearing aids, and hearing aid repair. Call (830) 895-5900 today to schedule an evaluation or visit their website for information about the Texas Specialized Telecommunications Assistance Program, which provides free amplified telephones to Texans who qualify.

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