So, I have a hearing loss. Do I really need a hearing aid?

You have a hearing loss, so this makes you a hearing aid candidate. Whether or not you get a hearing aid depends on:

• how much conversation you are missing
• how much frustration you, your friends or family feel
• the level of stress you experience in social, group or work situations
• whether or not you avoid going places because of your hearing loss

My professional recommendation is that if you are a hearing aid candidate, hearing aids will be of a benefit. You have to make a decision based on the above considerations. This is best accomplished in consultation with family and friends.