{"id":635,"date":"2015-09-18T09:00:59","date_gmt":"2015-09-18T09:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.eastendhearing.com\/blog\/?p=635"},"modified":"2015-09-01T14:26:34","modified_gmt":"2015-09-01T14:26:34","slug":"6-encouraging-things-wearing-hearing-aids-says-about-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eastendhearing.com\/blog\/6-encouraging-things-wearing-hearing-aids-says-about-you\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Encouraging Things Wearing Hearing Aids Says About You"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Family<\/p>\n

It remains a puzzle as to why wearing glasses\u2014which improve vision impairment\u2014is perceived as an indication of intelligence, while wearing hearing aids\u2014which correct hearing impairment\u2014has been perceived as a sign of old age.<\/p>\n

Perhaps it\u2019s about time the stigma of hearing loss is corrected, and we redefine what it means for our bodies to collaborate with technology.<\/p>\n

The question is, when you see someone wearing a pair of hearing aids, what do you think?<\/p>\n

Here are 6 of the positive things we think wearing hearing aids says about you.<\/p>\n

1. You love living an active life<\/h2>\n

Most social events and activities demand healthy hearing, while hanging out alone in your home does not. Wearing hearing aids is therefore an indicator that you like to be active and social, and that you\u2019re not going to permit hearing loss stop you from pursuing your favorite experiences.<\/p>\n

2. You\u2019re an proactive, open-minded problem solver<\/h2>\n

When you\u2019re confronted with difficult problems or obstacles, you find ways to overcome them. You don\u2019t wait around feeling sorry for yourself or sustain a stubborn denial of the problem\u2014you\u2019re broad-minded enough to admit to your hearing loss and practical enough to treat it.<\/p>\n

3. You\u2019re tech-savvy<\/h2>\n

Today\u2019s digital hearing aids are like mini computers, equipped with remarkable capabilities like wireless connections, bluetooth streaming, directional microphones, and background noise reduction.<\/p>\n

By sporting a pair of modern hearing aids, it demonstrates that you are on the leading-edge of technology, ready to enjoy the benefits that new technology has to offer.<\/p>\n

4. You\u2019re health conscious<\/h2>\n

Several new studies, especially from Jonhs Hopkins University<\/a>, have linked hearing loss to serious medical ailments including depression, general cognitive decline, memory issues, dementia, and Alzheimer\u2019s disease.<\/p>\n

Wearing hearing aids shows that you value living an overall healthy lifestyle, proactively taking the steps required for a lengthy, healthy life\u2014physically, mentally, and emotionally.<\/p>\n

5. You treasure your relationships<\/h2>\n

You know that the framework for any healthy relationship is strong communication, and you\u2019re not going to let hearing loss<\/a> create a barrier between you and those you love.<\/p>\n

Your relationships are simply too important to allow hearing loss to create occasions of miscommunication, misunderstanding, and the stress of others always needing to repeat themselves.<\/p>\n

6. You\u2019re self-confident<\/h2>\n

You\u2019re not attempting to conceal the fact that you wear hearing aids\u2014you\u2019re proud of it. You love to live an active, sociable life and you\u2019re proud that you\u2019ve taken the actions to secure your own quality of life.<\/p>\n

In fact, many hearing aid users have reported stronger performance at work, and research by the Better Hearing Institute<\/a> reveals that hearing aid users reported higher household income than those with untreated hearing loss.<\/p>\n

What do hearing aids say about you?<\/h2>\n

What did we forget? What would you include in the list?<\/p>\n

There are numerous reasons to proudly wear hearing aids: Tell us in a comment some of the reasons you wear hearing aids so we can keep the list going.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

It remains a puzzle as to why wearing glasses\u2014which improve vision impairment\u2014is perceived as an indication of intelligence, while wearing hearing aids\u2014which correct hearing impairment\u2014has been perceived as a sign of old age. 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