Do you find yourself wondering, "Is it really necessary to wear two hearing aids, or can I get by with just one?" If you have a hearing loss in both ears, there are four main reasons why listening with both ears is superior to listening with just one.

• Improved ability to understand speech in background noise situations.
• Improved ability to locate the direction of sound in space.
• When hearing ability is not optimized in one ear, there can be a potential deterioration of the brain's ability to process speech information coming from that ear.
• When a hearing device is worn in one ear only, it is necessary to be aware of positioning that ear toward the sound source. This can provide challenges when people are on both sides.

If the above information applies to your situation, please make the decision to include yourself in conversations during the upcoming holiday season. Join in the fun this year!