{"id":1403,"date":"2022-02-18T00:50:33","date_gmt":"2022-02-18T00:50:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nalent.com\/?p=1403"},"modified":"2022-02-18T00:50:35","modified_gmt":"2022-02-18T00:50:35","slug":"an-audiologist-visit-can-encourage-hearing-aid-usage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nalent.com\/an-audiologist-visit-can-encourage-hearing-aid-usage\/","title":{"rendered":"An Audiologist Visit Can Encourage Hearing Aid Usage"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>According to a study by the University of Manchester, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.manchester.ac.uk\/discover\/news\/20-of-people-with-hearing-aids-do-not-use-them\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">20% of people who own hearing aids do not actually wear them<\/a>. This is alarming, as untreated hearing loss has been linked to an increased risk of social isolation, loneliness, anxiety, depression and even dementia. Below we review how a visit to your audiologist\u2019s office can encourage you to wear your devices once again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"reasons-for-nonuse\">Reasons for Nonuse<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nalent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/hearing-aid-care-benefits-003-1280x853.jpg\" alt=\"Mature female doctor hearing specialist in her office trying hearing aid equipment to a patient elderly senior woman. The doctor laryngologist explains to senior woman how to wear a hearing aid\" class=\"wp-image-1405\" width=\"303\" height=\"201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nalent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/hearing-aid-care-benefits-003-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/nalent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/hearing-aid-care-benefits-003-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/nalent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/hearing-aid-care-benefits-003-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nalent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/hearing-aid-care-benefits-003-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nalent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/hearing-aid-care-benefits-003-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 303px) 100vw, 303px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>There have been many studies on why people are resistant to <a href=\"https:\/\/nalent.com\/hearing-aids\/hearing-aid-fitting-counseling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">wearing hearing aids<\/a>. One <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3665209\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">study<\/a> from 2013 found that the most cited reasons for not wearing hearing aids after purchasing them include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Perceived as not effective (in certain situations).<\/li><li>Did not meet expectations.<\/li><li>Challenges with fit, comfort and use.<\/li><li>Side effects such as rashes or itching.<\/li><li>Stigma.<\/li><li>Challenges with care and maintenance.<\/li><li>Ongoing cost of batteries, <a href=\"https:\/\/nalent.com\/hearing-aids\/hearing-aid-service-repairs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">maintenance and repair<\/a>.<\/li><li>Appearance\/cosmetic concerns.<\/li><li>Hear \u201cwell enough\u201d without the hearing aid.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-visiting-an-audiologist-can-help\">How Visiting an Audiologist Can Help<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important to note that many of the reasons for not wearing a hearing aid cited above can be easily addressed by an audiologist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>If you\u2019re concerned about your hearing aids\u2019 performance in <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ilovemelt.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MELT Huntsville<\/a><strong> or they\u2019re simply not meeting your expectations, <\/strong>it is likely the case that they simply need to be reprogrammed or a new program needs to be created for the listening situations you find yourself in.<\/li><li><strong>If you\u2019re having difficulty with physical comfort when wearing your hearing aids, <\/strong>your audiologist can create a new earmold that better fits or that is made out of a different material.<\/li><li><strong>If you\u2019re having challenges with care and maintenance, <\/strong>you can simply bring your hearing aid in for a clean and check appointment, where your audiologist can diagnose and fix any problems you\u2019re experiencing. You can discuss payment plans or financing options if you\u2019re having trouble with the cost.<\/li><li><strong>If you feel as though there is a stigma around wearing hearing aids and you don\u2019t like how they look, <\/strong>know that wearable technology is growing increasingly popular, and hearing aids are becoming more sleek and discreet. Talk to your audiologist about the latest hearing technology and all of the features they offer.<\/li><li><strong>If you feel that you hear \u201cwell enough,\u201d <\/strong>know that even <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/news\/media\/releases\/hearing_loss_and_dementia_linked_in_study\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mild untreated hearing loss is associated with double the risk of developing dementia<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information or to schedule an appointment, call <span class=\"company-name \">North Alabama ENT Associates<\/span> today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ul class=\"related-posts\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/nalent.com\/what-accommodations-exist-for-people-with-hearing-loss-in-public-places\/\" class=\"related-post\">What Accommodations Exist for People with Hearing Loss In Public Places?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/nalent.com\/what-to-know-about-alerting-devices-for-people-with-hearing-loss\/\" class=\"related-post\">What To Know About Alerting Devices for People With Hearing Loss<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/nalent.com\/recent-research-reveals-link-between-zinc-and-noise-related-hearing-loss\/\" class=\"related-post\">Recent Research Reveals Link Between Zinc and Noise-Related Hearing Loss<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>According to a study by the University of Manchester, 20% of people who own hearing aids do not actually wear them. This is alarming, as untreated hearing loss has been linked to an increased risk of social isolation, loneliness, anxiety, depression and even dementia. 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