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    • What is a hearing aid?
    • How can hearing aids help?
    • How can I find out if I need a hearing aid?
    • Are there different styles of hearing aids?
    • Do all hearing aids work the same way?
    • Which hearing aid will work best for me?
    • What questions should I ask before buying a hearing aid?
    • How can I adjust to my hearing aid?
    • How can I care for my hearing aid?
    • Are new types of aids available?
    • Can I obtain financial assistance for a hearing aid?
    • What research is being done on hearing aids?
    • Where can I find additional information about hearing aids?

    What is a hearing aid?

    A hearing aid is a small electronic device that you wear in or behind your ear. It makes some sounds louder so that a person with hearing loss can listen, communicate, and participate more fully in daily activities. A hearing aid can help people hear more in both quiet and noisy situations. However, only about one out of five people who would benefit from a hearing aid actually [...]

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