Crazy/good hearing

Q: I can hear really well. But there are more and more times when I cannot understand what someone is saying. It’s driving me and my family nuts. Would a hearing aid help?

A: You are describing a common dilemma – “I can hear, but not understand.” As your hearing loss slowly deepens, your brain does all it can to keep up with conversations. Your hearing loss eventually reaches a point where the brain can no longer adequately fill in the gaps. It gets tired, frustrated, worried, and sometimes simply confused by unclear and indistinct speech. That’s when you and your family feel a bit crazy. Your brain is trying to tell you it’s time for help.

A good comparison is when you need glasses. You might see well far away, but words and images are blurry up close. You’re not crazy; you just need glasses.

A good hearing test will indicate the type and degree of hearing loss you have. Ask your hearing center to let you listen to some hearing aids that are programmed for your level of need. You should hear a little increase in volume and a much bigger improvement in clarity.

Call us at the Better Hearing Center, 512-282-4327, for a complimentary ear check-up, hearing test, and hearing aid demonstration. Bring in a family member or friend and we’ll use their voice during the hearing aid demonstration so you can tell how much clearer their voice can be. We also provide month-long, no obligation hearing aid trials.