{"id":3898,"date":"2012-05-01T11:04:02","date_gmt":"2012-05-01T15:04:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/legroupeforget.com\/blog-en\/?p=57"},"modified":"2018-03-26T14:40:37","modified_gmt":"2018-03-26T18:40:37","slug":"one-hearing-aid-good-two-better","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.legroupeforget.com\/en\/health-counsels\/one-hearing-aid-good-two-better","title":{"rendered":"One hearing aid is good, two is better"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Two eyes, two hands, two feet, two ears\u2026 When you or someone close to you experiences a hearing loss, is it better to wear one hearing aid or two?<\/p>\n<h2>What are the advantages of hearing with both ears?<\/h2>\n<p>Try blocking one ear to listen to a program or to music. What do you notice? \u201cWith two ears, it\u2019s much easier to understand speech and to make out sounds in a noisy environment,\u201d explains audioprosthesist Mathieu V\u00e9zina. \u201cSound quality is better and clearer. And finally, hearing is much more comfortable and balanced.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>And most importantly, it really is much easier to locate where sound is coming from with two <a title=\"Hearing aids\" href=\"\/en\/products\/hearing-aids\/\" target=\"_blank\">hearing aids<\/a>. For example, when you take a walk, you will be better able to know where a car is coming from and if it\u2019s nearby or far away, even when it\u2019s behind you.<\/p>\n<h2>What is the risk of sensory deprivation?<\/h2>\n<p>Studies show that when you wear a device in only one ear, the other ear\u2019s ability to understand speech will decline much more than in the ear with the device. The difference is huge, ranging from 5% to 17%, depending on the case. By depriving one of your ears of auditory stimulation, you run the risk of decreasing your ability to understand speech, even if you wear a device later.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to have your hearing checked regularly, to decrease the impact that hearing loss can have on your day-to-day life. Good hearing is one of the factors that allows you to stay socially active and to stay in contact with your loved ones.<\/p>\n<h2>For more information about why it&#8217;s better to have two hearing aids<\/h2>\n<p>Don\u2019t hesitate to consult an audioprosthesist at Groupe Forget. <a title=\"Make an appointment\" href=\"\/en\/make-an-appointment\/\">You can make an appointment online<\/a> or phone 1-888-ENTENDRE (1-888-368-3637). The first consultation is free!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Two eyes, two hands, two feet, two ears\u2026 When you or someone close to you experiences a hearing loss, is it better to wear one hearing aid or two? 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