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The Truth Behind Hearing Loss Myths
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The Truth Behind Hearing Loss Myths

Hearing loss only affects the old, right? Not necessarily. Only 40% of people with hearing loss are older than 64. The largest age group with hearing loss is people between 18 and 64. More than one million school-age children have hearing problems, as well.

The idea that hearing loss only happens to the aged and is an unavoidable circumstance of aging is just one of many commonly believed myths about the issue. The truth is that hearing loss affects all age groups.

Myth If I had hearing loss, my family doctor would have told me.

Truth Only 15% of doctors routinely screen for hearing loss during a physical exam. Even when a doctor does screen for hearing problems, the results may be suspect since most people with hearing problems hear pretty well in quiet environments like a doctor's office.

Myth Only people with serious hearing loss need hearing aids.

Truth Your lifestyle, your need for refined hearing and the degree of your hearing loss will determine whether you need a hearing aid. If you're in a profession that relies on your ability to discern the nuances of human conversation such as a lawyer, teacher or group psychotherapist even mild hearing loss can interfere with your life.

Myth Hearing aids are big and ugly. Wearing one will make me look old or disabled.

Truth Untreated hearing loss is far more noticeable than today's hearing aids. Hearing aid makers realize people are concerned about how they will look wearing a hearing aid. Today, you can find miniature hearing aids that fit totally within the ear canal or behind your ear, making them virtually invisible.

Myth Hearing loss is an inevitable part of growing older and there's nothing I can do to prevent it from happening to me.

Truth You can take steps to prevent hearing loss. Noise is one of the most common causes of hearing loss; 10 million Americans have already suffered irreversible damage to their hearing from noise. Yet a third of all hearing loss could be prevented with proper ear protection.

Myth I cannot afford hearing aids

Truth There is a wide price range in hearing aids on the market just like there is for other consumer products. In addition the Better Hearing Institute has identified close to a 100 sources for financial help in their eGuide Your Guide to Financial Assistance with Hearing Aids.

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