10/13/2026
Do you know someone who has hearing aids sitting in a drawer at home?
It's a pattern we see often: a spouse or family member comes in, describing the same thing - the hearing aids spending more time in a drawer than in their ears, and no clear explanation why.
From the outside, it's easy to assume someone isn't wearing their hearing aids because they don't want to. But almost every time, that's not the real story.
Often, sound has started feeling too sharp in busy places, conversations feel overwhelming, or the fit has simply become uncomfortable. Instead of helping someone stay connected, the hearing aids start to feel like something to retreat from.
That's rarely about effort or stubbornness. It's frustration, the kind that builds until putting the hearing aids away feels easier than pushing through.
The good news: this is usually fixable. A follow-up appointment to refine the sound, improve comfort, and adjust for the environments someone actually spends time in can make an immediate difference.
At Kenwood Hearing Centers, we are here to help. 🦻📲 Just give us a call!