"Improving Hearing Aid Usability with Larger Devices and Remote Controls"

Many older adults face challenges with using hearing aids, including difficulty manipulating small devices, vision issues, and cognitive impairment. Only 29% of those with hearing loss use hearing aids, with barriers including cost, lack of coverage by Medicare, and self-consciousness. Specialists recommend larger, customized devices, remote controls, and accessories to improve usability. It's important to wear hearing aids all day for optimal brain stimulation and consult a hearing professional for personalized guidance, especially with Medicare now covering annual audiologist consultations for non-acute hearing problems.