Hearing problems are rare.

Hearing disorders only affect the elderly.

When people don't hear well, it probably means they're getting senile.

If you shout loud enough, people with a hearing loss will understand you better.

Hearing aids corrects hearing 100%.

When someone is hearing impaired, that just means that sounds are not loud enough.

I've heard that my type of hearing loss can't be helped.

It's too expensive to get a really good hearing aid.

Hearing problems are rare.
Wrong. Well over 10% of the population has a hearing loss. Unfortunately, many people don't confront the challenge head-on. It's not a shame to wear a hearing aid. It's a shame not to stay in touch with the people around you.

Hearing disorders only affect the elderly.
Wrong. More than half the people with reduced hearing are under the age of 65. It can affect people of all ages.

When people don't hear well, it probably means they're getting senile.
Wrong. Hearing losses have a variety of causes, but have nothing to do with senility. However, a failure to seek help can lead to communication problems and social isolation.

If you shout loud enough, people with a hearing loss will understand you better.
Wrong. In fact, loud conversation may be painful. Loudness will not make distorted sound any clearer, and may make the situation worse.

Hearing aids corrects hearing 100%.
Wrong. While new hearing aids can compensate for many losses, they cannot restore normal hearing. They can help you get the most listening enjoyment from the hearing you still have.

When someone is hearing impaired, that just means that sounds are not loud enough.
That's part of it. Perhaps that person may have trouble hearing in crowds or in group conversations. Perhaps they hear but don't always understand what's being said. Words may seem to be mumbled or words just run together. These are but a few of the symptoms.

I've heard that my type of hearing loss can't be helped.
In most cases, nerve deafness can be helped through amplification. Now there is hope for those who have been told they couldn't be helped.

It's too expensive to get a really good hearing aid.
The very best hearing aids are well within the reach of most people. Any way you look at it, a hearing aid could be the best investment you can make.