When talking about sensory aids, hearing aids usually are compared to getting glasses. The thought is that once the hearing aids are in everything should sound ‘normal.’ Just as your vision becomes 20/20 when you put on glasses. However, as those of us that have hearing aids or work in hearing know that is not the case.   Here's what would happen if we really treated glasses like hearing aids. https://youtu.be/LJog3HUITFk In all seriousness, they are different, but we shouldn't treat people any differently for wearing one or the other.  Here are a few reasons why hearing aids aren’t like glasses. Hearing aids do not restore your hearing to “normal”. Your practitioner will do their best to have your hearing aids working at the best volume and clarity, but unfortunately, hearing aid technology can’t yet exactly mimic the complexities of human hearing. Hearing aids amplify all sounds, including those you don’t want to hear. Like the hum of the refrigerator and other background noise. While background sounds can be decreased some, it won’t ever be perfect. Unlike glasses where you want everything to look clearer! They are not seen as fashion accessories, like some glasses. Although some hearing aids now come in a wide range of sleek styles and colours. Hearing aids often carry the stigma of being old or something to be ashamed of, unlike glasses which make you look “smart.” Hearing aids need batteries to function. Simple, but it is a big difference! Hearing aids can make some noise...