When we were growing up,
my sister and I knew better than to
drink the glasses of water on my
grandparents' nightstands.
Studying those floating teeth
in the cup, I was always in awe that not
only could my grandfather take out his
teeth, but that he also had a false eye
that he would take out and clean. It was
at this point that I figured out that old
people had removable parts. They
most likely had very good reasons for
propping themselves up on canes and
walkers. Nothing on their whole body
could be counted on to be stationary.
Old people had to be watched carefully.
Just days after my 38th birthday, I learned I needed glasses.
A few mornings after getting these, I looked at my nightstand
and had the sudden realization that between the glasses and the hearing aids,
I had removable parts, although mine are a bit more stylish than my grandparents'.
My hearing aids are very small, hardly noticeable and quite unlike the old
fashioned things you've seen hanging out of older people's ears.
People who wear hearing aids have many options for functionality...and design.
These are just a sampling of the colors and styles that are available from Oticon.
In the past 2 years since I received my hearing aids, Oticon has continued to
develop technology and these powerful little devices do more than ever.
The Oticon Dual style hearing aids, which came out last November, have even
more features, allowing the user to connect them to a phone or television.
In addition to great products, this company's service has been excellent.

I have used Oticon's Delta for the past 2 years and after I put them on in the
morning, I don't think about them for the rest of the day. They are comfortable,
to the point that I have forgotten to take them off before I fall asleep.
The only time I am reminded of their presence is when a battery dies, every
few days. Hearing is much like vision, it can fade slowly over time and the
person with loss may be unaware of it. It's a good idea to have your hearing
tested if you think you might be experiencing a decrease. Most private
insurance companies will cover the fee. The first time the audiologist put these
hearing aids in my ears and turned them on, I heard an unfamiliar noise. A short
time later, I heard it again...it was my feet on the carpet! I had forgotten the
sound of my own shoes moving on carpet, as well as other things.
Even better, with hearing aids, there are fewer misunderstandings with others.


So many issues and intricacies are tied up in hearing loss.
With these to mull over, the last thing I need to
think about is what my hearing aids look like.
Thank God for small mercies and small hearing aids.


To learn more about how Oticon is changing perceptions on hearing aids,
Visit www.Oticonusa.com




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