08/08/2025
Sometimes, patients say they don’t like their hearing aids, but more often than not, the issue isn’t the devices themselves.
Hearing loss impacts more than just your ears; it affects your emotions, your daily life, and often involves a process of adjustment and even grief.
Most people grieve their hearing loss, just like any loss. Everyone’s journey is different, and some never fully accept it. So when someone says their hearing aids aren’t working for them, I gently remind them there are many reasons why (beyond just the devices themselves):
1️⃣ How severe their hearing loss is
2️⃣ How long they waited before seeking professional help
3️⃣ The cause of their hearing loss
4️⃣ Who fitted their hearing aids and how
5️⃣ Whether they’ve had time to grieve and accept their hearing loss
As an audiologist, I’m here not just to fit devices, but to guide you through those challenges with honest conversations, personalized care, and a lot of empathy. Together, we can find a way forward that feels right for you.✨
