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Julie, I saw an audiologist a few years ago and she said that my hearing had been damaged by age (and what else?) but it was not bad enough to need hearing aids yet. To me, my hearing has not deteriorated any farther so I am staying away from hearing aids until an audiologist recommends it.

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You're fortunate if your hearing loss hasn't deteriorated any further. It does tend to come with aging, but other factors enter the picture too. I encourage you not to wait too many years to be retested. In most instances, other people notice our hearing loss before we do. If a friend or family member tells you that you aren't hearing well, get tested again. Obviously, an audiologist cannot recommend anything w/o testing you. Has anyone close to you suggested that you get a hearing test?