Santa Clarita Audiologist Nola Aronson describes how hearing aids have changed over the years, pointing out new customizable features and a smaller, less noticeable size.

“First of all, most people that have hearing problems dont want to admit that they have a hearing problem,” Aronson explained. “The thing is, there is such a big misconception about hearing aids. In the old days only ‘old people’ got hearing aids, (and) they were big and they were bulky.”

Aronson credits the stigma surrounding hearing aids as the primary reason why people decide not to get their hearing tested. Instead she noted they remain in denial about their hearing loss because they do not want a hearing aid.

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“People go, ‘Oh no, my hearing is just fine,’ and then the spouse is saying, ‘No it’s not,’” Aronson said. “The real reason is because they have this preconceived idea in their head what hearing devices look like.”

What most people do not realize is that modern day hearing devices are much smaller and have become customizable, with people getting hearing aids to match their hair and even their favorite color.

“Nowadays you cannot see them at all, and plus they come in different colors, so you can even have fun with them so that they match your hair,” Aronson said. “Some people’s favorite color is purple, like me, and they get purple hearing aids.”

Aronson provides her husband, who happens to be bald and wears a hearing aid, as an example as to how unnoticeable hearing aids have become, stating people are often surprised to learn that he wears a hearing aid.

“I have a lot of people who are bald. My own husband doesn’t have much hair and he has an 85 percent hearing loss, and he goes out and visits all the doctors and not one person ever says, ‘Oh, you wear a hearing aid?’” Aronson said.

If the fear of looking “old” because of a hearing aid is what is stopping people from getting a hearing screening, Aronson argues not getting one will make you look older, because then you cannot hear anything.  

“If you don’t want to look old and you have a hearing loss, then you better get a hearing device,” she said. “What people don’t realize is they do notice when you don’t wear them, so your hearing loss is more conspicuous than any hearing aid.”

Advanced Audiology was founded in 2010 by Santa Clarita audiologist Nola Aronson, who has been fitting hearing aids for more than 30 years. Advanced Audiology is the largest diagnostic hearing center in the Santa Clarita Valley, focusing on clients with hearing loss, tinnitus, ears ringing and more. Hearing tests, hearing aids and new sound infrared devices are also available at Advanced Audiology in addition to a complete hearing healthcare program that includes free batteries, quarterly cleanings and adjustments.

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