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I just bought a hearing aid. Should I take this class?

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Q: I just bought a hearing aid for the first time.  Should I sign up for Hearing Help Classes?

A: Yes, it would make the process of adjustment considerably easier if you knew what to expect.  There are many common misunderstandings about what hearing aids can and can't do and this often leads to frustration and confusion, but it doesn't have to be this way.  These classes are designed to give you the facts.

What is speechreading?

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Q: What is speechreading?

A: Speechreading is the process of watching someone's mouth, facial expressions and body language as they speak in order to help determine what they're saying.  For example, many vowels and consonants have distinct mouth shapes which, if you are missing the sounds, can provide essential speech clues.

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