A Chinese proverb says, “A journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step.” On October 17, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) took the final step of requiring all cellphones sold in the United States to be hearing aid compatible (HAC).
Having hearing loss requires us to think about how we will hear everywhere we go. This can be particularly challenging in public settings like places of worship, a meeting room, or even a service counter where hearing aids alone are often not enough.
An audiology (or hearing) evaluation can benefit patients of all ages, even those who do not exhibit signs of hearing loss. Hearing loss is a progressive condition that often develops slowly.