Sight, speech and sound are some of the blessings we often take for granted until we start to lose them. Even then, we think we can go on without any assistance until one day something makes us realize we do need to seek help. I realized my hearing loss was starting to interfere with my family and co-workers. I was asking people to repeat themselves, sometimes more than once. It got pretty embarrassing and I felt I could no longer fake it or pretend I was understanding.
Upon examination it was discovered that I had a hearing loss in both ears. It was considered to be mild overall, but it was explained that my loss was in the range that caused misunderstanding of words. That was exactly the problem. I could hear, but had trouble understanding. Patrice, the co-owner and one of four audiologists, fit me with Delta hearing instruments from Oticon. These don’t even look like what I thought was a hearing aid. They are so small nobody even noticed I was wearing them. I was so amazed at the difference! Suddenly, I could hear the ticking of the clock, the sound of walking on carpeting, the rustling of my clothes as I walked, but most importantly hearing what people were saying. Now, I can turn down the volume on the television and the phone. Yes, my Deltas have reopened the world of sound to me and I am thankful for the marvels of technology. Thank you, Patrice, all the staff at Audiology Associates and Oticon, the manufacturer of these wonderful, life-changing devices. If you have had similar experiences to mine, I truly recommend you go and try them. It may also change your life and you’ll never get the same care anywhere else.
If you own an old technology hearing aid or if you simply have difficulty understanding what people are saying and you would like more info about the new technologies available, contact Nola Aronson, M.A., Patrice Rifkind, Au.D., Ginny Newman, Au.D. or Laura Liddle, M.A. at Audiology Associates 661-288-1400.