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Hearing Loss: Come introduce yourself and connect with others
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Hi! I'm Kristen. I was diagnosed this past July with "Cookie Bite Hearing Loss". I had another audiogram yesterday, and my hearing has gotten worse (from mild to moderate). The ENT and audiologist recommended hearing aides. I work as a Reading Specialist (who helps elementary students who are struggling to learn to read), so it is important that I hear well. There is also a history of dementia in my family, so I want to deal with this sooner rather than later. I am 50-years-old, and the audiologist mentioned that I am young to have hearing loss that is significant enough to require hearing aides. I'm in the process of researching hearing aides and just wanted to reach out to see if there is anyone else close to my age who has cookie bite hearing loss and is experiencing something similar. It feels a little lonely. I am thankful to have found this group!
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@rdgtchr Hi Kristen, Welcome to the MCC Hearing Loss Support Group. It's helpful to ask questions of others who walk the same path!
I second what h2h has suggested about insisting on telecoils and Auracast options to be included in any hearing aids you decide to purchase. Hearing aids without those options are like cars without air conditioning. You don't need it all the time but when you do you'll be awfully glad you have it!
There are many people your age who have hearing loss. The number has increased considerably since people have been wearing headphones and ear buds to listen to music. Thankfully, there have also been educational programs that teach young people that excess noise can damage hearing.
The old theory that 'only old people have hearing loss' still creates stigmas that keep people who need hearing help from getting it. I was so intimidated by that attitude when I was diagnosed with hearing loss at age 22 that it kept me from getting hearing aids until I was in my 30s! You are on the right path to getting help.
Good luck to you. Please let us know how your hearing loss journey goes forward.