Patient Stories

I worked in an industry where I was subjected to loud noise most of the day. I owned my own auto repair shop, and customers would ask me to road test their car for a specific noise, which I didn’t hear. My wife ran the office, and sometimes she would drive the car and tell me what she heard. That’s when I realized I was losing my hearing. No one really wants to know they have a problem, and I felt embarrassed that I would need hearing aids, a little vain about what others might think.

When I showed up for my evaluation, it was a little scary—not because of the surroundings or the tech, but because I was worried about how much of my hearing was actually gone. The testing was simple, just pressing a button when I heard a sound. I thought I did well, but then we went over the results—moderate to severe hearing loss (my wife, vindicated)—and discussed how hearing aids could rectify my loss.

Now that I wear hearing aids, the obvious change is that I can hear more. I can hear birds again, as much of my hearing loss was in high-pitched sounds. I also speak more softly, to my wife’s delight. I mention my wife a lot because my hearing loss affected her as well.

To anyone concerned about their hearing, I’d say run, don’t walk. The staff is truly amazing—everyone I’ve had contact with has been very supportive and helpful. My questions were answered in detail, and I never felt pressured to buy anything. They discussed my options and which type would be best for my situation. I’m still amazed at the hearing level and comfort of these aids. When I was fitted, the degree of detail in ensuring the fit and sound quality was, I believe, second to none.

I didn’t want to believe I had a hearing problem, so I continued on until, at work, my boss didn’t want me to answer the phone. I didn’t want to be different from the others. I had concerns about the cost and the difficulty of using hearing aids. My first impression of Duncan Hearing was that they were professional and very helpful.

Since getting hearing aids, I have a better quality of life and can have conversations, knowing what others are saying. To anyone concerned about their hearing, I’d say don’t hesitate.

I first noticed my hearing loss about 8 years ago when I constantly had to raise the volume on the TV for any shows. I knew I needed to check it out because it was getting worse. I wasn’t concerned about going to Duncan Hearing because I had taken hearing tests in the past.

My first impression came from an ad I saw in the newspaper. It was well written and made Duncan Hearing seem like a caring place to try, not just in it for a sale. The impact of hearing aids on my life has been a godsend blessing.

After my first hearing test, I found out I had about a 40% hearing loss in my right ear compared to what’s considered normal, while my left ear wasn’t quite as bad. However, I wasn’t ready to buy at the time. Nancy Duncan asked me to test again in 6 months, and I was pleased that there was no push for a sale, showing they cared more about the quality of life hearing aids bring.

In 6 months, I lost another 20% of my hearing, and she recommended I go to Boston, where they found a tumor. There’s much more to the story, but I love Duncan Hearing. I’ve been a patient since then.

I’ve known for years that I had a problem with my hearing. I tried pointing to my wife’s amazing hearing as an excuse for not confronting my problem. So a combination of fear, vanity, and pride kept me from taking action for years. I guess my only fear was thinking that either there was nothing that could be done or I wouldn’t be able to feel “normal” with hearing aids.

Everyone was kind and helpful and made me feel relaxed, especially Kimberly—she’s the best!! Without exaggeration, hearing aids have totally impacted every area of my life. I had no idea how much I was missing. I don’t have to ask people to repeat themselves, I can participate in group conversations with ease, and I now listen to the TV on level 10 instead of 45 so my wife can sleep without interruption.

To anyone considering Duncan Hearing, my advice would be to set your appointment ASAP! Your fears will melt away, and your hearing will improve more than you can imagine! Don’t wait years like I did!

My first impressions of Duncan Hearing was great. Since wearing hearing aids, the impact on my life has been unbelievable. To anyone concerned about their hearing, I’d say please go, they are very friendly and understanding! They give you the quality of life that you’re missing.

I realized something was up with my ears when I felt looked at like a stupid person for not understanding. I had a fear that I would have to wear big and bulky ear pieces. My first impression of the clinic was that they were friendly and non-judgmental. Now, I can hear when my children speak, and I don’t have to ask again what they say.

To anyone concerned about their hearing, I’d say even though you don’t know what’s going on with your hearing, Duncan Hearing Healthcare can help.

I didn’t think much of it other than having my family tell me that I was saying “what” all the time. Yes, I was afraid that they would tell me what I already knew, that I needed hearing aids. I was very impressed with the friendly and professional greeting that I received from all staff members, making me feel comfortable from the very start of my visit.

Since getting my hearing aids, I can hear sounds that were in my home and in my life that I never knew I was missing. For example, I have many bird feeders in my yard, and I love watching them. With my aids, I now also enjoy the many different sounds they all make.

To anyone concerned about their hearing, I would tell them not to wait any longer. Just do it. You’ll be glad you did.

I was told I had hearing loss in my twenties while in the Air Force. It did not impact me at the time, but by the time I reached my mid-fifties, I decided to get hearing aids—best thing I ever did. I have been to many hearing centers over the years and have found that Duncan Hearing is one of the best.

My first impressions were that the staff were friendly, caring, and efficient. Hearing aids have impacted my life extremely positively; I can’t imagine life without them. To anyone concerned about their hearing, I’d say do yourself a huge favor and go get checked out.

When I couldn’t even hear the bird that was right outside my window, I realized something was up with my ears. My biggest concern was that I wasn’t hearing people, and that would frustrate them because they had to repeat themselves over and over again, then give up trying to talk to me. That made me feel stupid. It made me not want to go anywhere or talk to anyone.

I didn’t have any preconceived fears or concerns before contacting, I was looking forward to finally getting hearing aids so I could hear clearly. My first impression was the friendliness of the staff. They seemed to understand my concerns and did everything they could to put me at ease. I enjoy coming to Duncan.

I can hear so much better now, and it surely has changed my life. To anyone concerned about their hearing, I’d say you will be in for a wonderful experience at Duncan Hearing. I won’t go anywhere else.

After working with loud machines, the ringing in my ear was impairing my hearing. I was concerned whether the hearing aids would cover the ringing and still pick up outside sounds. My first impressions were that the place was clean, professional, and capable.

Hearing aids have impacted my life in many ways; the best part is they have allowed me to carry out conversations with ease and hear my family and loved ones. To anyone concerned about their hearing, I’d say have no fear and don’t look any further. You have found the best.

I was really little when my mom realized I might need hearing aids. I lost my hearing aids when I was in high school and went two years without them. When I finally called to go, I was so nervous about what they were going to say, but the people that work there are so nice and patient. I don’t remember my first impressions because I was in kindergarten the first time I went.

As a kid, hearing aids helped me a lot in school, but I did get made fun of, so I stopped wearing them. Seeing other people wear them helped me, and I got back to wearing my hearing aids every day. It was better for me. I’m not as nervous to talk to people, and honestly, I’m more outgoing with them.

To anyone concerned about their hearing, I’d say it might be nerve-racking now, but in the long run, it will help you out. It’s a good place to go because they are very nice and very patient there.

I was at an event for Accepted Students at Emerson College. A prospective student asked a question, and I proceeded to provide a lengthy answer in front of the whole group. Everyone was looking at me a bit oddly when I finished. My Area Head, who was sitting next to me, leaned over and whispered directly in my ear, “That wasn’t the question!” It was very embarrassing! I was finally forced to do something about my hearing loss, as it was impacting my job.

My biggest worry was that there was nothing that could be done to help me. Additionally, I will admit to personal vanity and worried that hearing aids would make me look old. Working with young people, in my mind, required that I appear younger.

My first impression of Duncan Hearing was that I was dealing with caring people who were willing to work with me to solve my hearing problem. While hearing aids have not restored my hearing to its full ‘before hearing loss’ state, they have made a huge difference. I could not function in my daily life without them! They changed my quality of life significantly! I can actively participate in my life now.

To anyone concerned about their hearing, I’d say don’t wait if you have a problem! Don’t let vanity keep you from moving forward with an active life that includes functioning hearing! My hearing aids are rarely noticed by anyone, so my fears of ‘looking old’ were unfounded! The technology is changing by leaps and bounds, and the options that can help you are getting more sophisticated every day! Take advantage of them! Take advantage of professional help to maximize the results.

I was having trouble with conversations with friends. I could hear the words, but they were not recognizable, and I knew I had to find out why. I didn’t have any fears, as I thought it was my tinnitus, but I was surprised to find I had hearing loss, especially in my left ear. My first impressions of the clinic were that I was very pleased with their efficiency and how comfortable I felt there.

Hearing aids have absolutely impacted my life. I can now tone down the background noise around me, making conversations more enjoyable. It even helps in the car with road noise. The best part is in restaurants—by turning down the background noise, I can enjoy table conversations so much more. I’m no longer nodding my head at something I think I heard.

To anyone concerned about their hearing, I’d say it would be the best gift you can give yourself and your family. I often tell my husband, “I think I’ll put my hearing aids in now,” and he replies, “I would very much appreciate that”—it’s a standard joke with us.

The first time I recognized a hearing loss was when I thought everyone was muttering and needed to articulate. My only concern was that I would find a hearing aid that really served my need. My first impressions were that the staff was very professional and friendly. The hearing aids have helped me on the whole to better react and respond to people. To anyone concerned about their hearing, I’d say you will receive very professional help and follow-up.

Lance Garth began to struggle with his hearing while working as a judge in courts across Cape Cod, Nantucket, and Martha’s Vineyard.

“When you’re in a courtroom, your mind is working on listening to everyone speak, what the laws are, and how to dispense justice as best you can,” he explains.

“I was concentrating on the second parts and didn’t realize that I wasn’t hearing the speakers as well as I should.”

He decided to seek professional help after a court officer who regularly transported him around the state mentioned that he should get his ears examined.

“He kind of convinced me to do it,” Lance says. “Based on my relationship with him, and that he was just a good person and very supportive of me, I looked into a possible hearing loss issue.”

Lance believes that his condition may have been passed down from his father. He worked in mills both in Britain and Massachusetts, and the loud machinery may have exacerbated an underlying genetic issue, resulting in a hearing loss.

He first went to a local clinic for treatment. But after that closed down, someone told him to try Duncan Hearing Healthcare instead. Right away, he was impressed with the staff’s temperament and work ethic.

“The best way I can describe them is that they were very professional but in a very nice way,” he says.

“I didn’t know what type of hearing aid I was going to get involved with, and when I went to Duncan Hearing Healthcare, they were just very, very nice.”

After a week of testing out different products with his doctor of audiology, Lance settled on a hearing aid that suited him. The features, in particular, met and exceeded his requirements.

“I don’t have to change the batteries with these, they just recharge themselves every night when I put them in a little canister,” he says. “I can also connect them to my cell phone via Bluetooth – it’s really good.”

What would he say to someone who was concerned about a hearing loss now? “It’s not the end of the world. You’ve just got to get something that allows you to maintain your position in the world and hear things a lot better than you are!” he says.

Like so many people with a hearing loss, Allan was unaware that he had an issue for several years. “It happened so gradually that I really didn’t notice it,” he said.

When Allan finally recognized that he had a problem, he visited a major hearing care chain but was shocked at the prices and decided it wasn’t worth the investment.

Then one day, someone recommended that he contact Duncan Hearing Healthcare. Impressively,he found that the clinic accepted his insurance plan,meaning thatthe investment needed for his treatment and care would be greatly reduced.

His first contact with the team assured him that he’d made the right choice. “They were very, very nice, but also, the cost was sensible,” he says.

A few days later, he had his first appointment with his specialist, Jacqueline Stagg.

“Jacqueline was really nice and knowledgeable,” he says. “I had a sense that she knew what she was doing, and she’s very patient. She understood that you’ve got to go slow with the old hippies. So it was great!”

Since receiving his new hearing aids, his social life has changed for the better.

“I do a fair amount of singing in church and do a lot of solo work,” Allan explains. “A hearing loss affects how you hear music considerably. So as someone who enjoys music – it’s a large part of my life – it’s nice to hear everything.”

Despite the pandemic, Allan has kept in regular contact with the team at Duncan Hearing Healthcare. In particular, he’s been impressed with their Curbside Service.

“When I have an appointment, I pull up in the parking lot, and they come out to my car window. Then I just hand them my hearing aids, and they clean and check them… In some ways, it’s more convenient than walking into the office.”

For years, Sarah had been underwhelmed by the hearing healthcare providers that she’d tried in her local area.

“I used a small independent hearing aid company, but I wasn’t happy with them,” she says. “Then I tried one of the national places, but every time I went there, it was someone new, and my hearing was just getting worse.”

The technology that the specialists prescribed her didn’t offer many benefits, leading Sarah to become frustrated. She even considered learning sign language or asking others to just speak up near her “good ear.”

But one day, someone told her about Duncan Hearing Healthcare. During her initial visit, Sarah noticed adifference compared to theother clinics.

“It struck me, initially, at just how friendly everybody was and welcoming,” she says. “Jackie Stagg [Sarah’s specialist] took the time to listen to me. By that time, I was well into my hearing aid treatment process and was ready to give up on it.”

The new hearing aids made a huge difference. Not only did they let Sarah freely interact with others and pursue her career, but the array of features also improved her quality of life.

“The ones I have now have Bluetooth,” says Sarah. “So phone and Zoom calls are much easier.”

In addition, Duncan Hearing Healthcare’s personal servicehas made a big difference. During the pandemic, Sarah spent six months overseas, and when she recognized a fault with her devices, Jackie Stagg was ready to step in and help.

“As soon as I got into the country, she made arrangements to take the hearing aids,” Sarah says. “She gave me hearing aids to borrow while they tried to resolve the problem.”

“By the time I came out of quarantine, I had new hearing aids. It was seamless.”

What would Sarah advise someone who has a hearing concern? “Don’t ignore it,” she urges.“I didn’t realize how many things I was giving up on until I got my hearing aids from Duncan Hearing Healthcare. Then I realized, ‘Oh my gosh! These make a huge difference.”

Back in her forties, Marilyn noticed a change in her hearing. She was having to turn the volume up on everything, from her television to her radio, to get a sense of what people were saying.

As her hearing worsened, she reluctantly decided to seek help from a specialist. “I went to an audiologist in Fall River, and she said it wasn’t good,” she remembers. “But I wasn’t ready to wear hearing aids. I just didn’t want to hear it, literally!”

Denial is very common among those in the early stages of a hearing loss. Many people, just like Marilyn, feel there is a stigma attached to accepting treatment. They then wait years before they feel ready to look for a great solution.

Marilyn found the courage to act in her fifties. “It finally got to a point where I couldn’t function, and I decided it was time to do something,” she says.

The doctor who she originally spoke to recommended Nancy Duncan as a trusted audiologist within the community, and this gave Marilyn the confidence to get in touch.

“I remember the doctor saying, ‘She will never give you anything you do not need,’” she says. “That convinced me.”

Her first appointment at Duncan Hearing Healthcare made her believe that this was the right decision. Nancy didn’t fit her with hearing technology immediately, but instead, she asked her to trial different devices until she found the correct one.

This careful process led to a breakthrough. “I was looking through some literature, and Nancy was speaking to me, and all of a sudden it hit me that I could hear what she was saying, and I was not watching her face,” Marilyn says. “That was so overwhelming, I can’t tell you.”

Since that moment, Marilyn has worn her hearing aids wherever she goes. “It’s a whole new world when you can’t hear and get hearing aids. It opens up so many things to you,” she says.

Twenty years on from her initial appointment at Duncan Hearing Healthcare, what are her feelings now toward Nancy and her team? “She’s very dear to me because she’s the person who got me to that next step,” Marilyn says. “She’s also great and ethical – that’s the truth!”

Many people witness a hearing loss gradually as they age. But there are others that are born with a condition. Broadcaster Barry Richard was one of these people.

While an infant hearing screening usually picks up early signs of hearing problems, Barry’s issues went unnoticed during his childhood. As a result, he experienced several challenges.

“My teachers treated me as though I had a discipline problem – not paying attention or being unfocused,” he says. “They would move me to the front of the class.”

Barry’s problems continued well into adulthood. It wasn’t that he didn’t notice his hearing was worsening, he just didn’t think that he required professional attention.

A chance conversation with Dr. Nancy Duncan, the owner of Duncan Hearing Healthcare, changed his views completely. She had joined the broadcast team at the radio station where he was working, and during their chats, she told him about the importance of hearing treatments.

“You could say that she recruited me,” Barry admits. “I was reluctant at first, but she was persistent, and I’m grateful that she was.”

When he first went to the office for a hearing test, he was impressed by the team’s manner.

“Being around a medical professional can be intimidating for someone with a hearing loss because you want to be able to hear and understand everything that is being said,” he explains.

“But Dr. Duncan was patient, confident, and reassuring in the way she approached her work… The staff at Duncan Hearing Healthcare is also professional, friendly, and accommodating.”

Barry’s world has changed immensely since getting the right treatment. And the features on his current hearing aids have given him a huge number of amazing possibilities.

“I never have to struggle with telephones, as my calls go directly through my hearing aids,” he says. “I can also listen to the television and music at normal levels.”

“But most importantly, I have rediscovered sounds that I thought were gone for good – birds, crickets, the wind… Certain sounds go away, and you don’t realize that they have.”

Barry’s trusted relationship with Dr. Duncan has developed over the years. An advocate for people’s welfare in Haiti, he invited her over to the country to provide hearing tests and treatments to people following a series of natural disasters.

“The hearing clinics were held mainly outdoors in blistering heat and humidity using a gas-powered generator in some of the most impoverished and earthquake-ravaged sections of the island nation,” he explains.

“She tested hundreds of poor Haitians and fitted many with no-cost hearing aids.”

Today, his message to those who have concerns about their hearing but haven’t sought help is clear. “Don’t hide in the corner because you are unable to understand what is being said. Reclaim your life!” he says.

“I highly recommend Dr. Nancy Duncan and the fabulous crew at Duncan Hearing Healthcare. They changed my life.”

When I realized that I had a hearing loss, I felt that if didn’t get help to be able to hear, then one of the best parts of my life would be over. I was looking forward to my visit after reading so many wonderful reviews online. With my hearing aids, I’m so pleased being able to hear much better again. Duncan Hearing will work with you until you can hear at a good level again.

My parents realized I had a hearing loss when I was 7 years old. I was curious about being able to hear things. Prior to visiting Duncan Hearing, I had done research, called ahead, and knew they provided the kind of hearing aid I wanted. The staff is very friendly.

My hearing aids keep me safe by making me aware of sounds around me (cars, alarms, people calling), and they also help me to lip read by giving me the vowels sounds I cannot hear. I would tell anyone who is considering an appointment to try it! The staff will treat you well and they have the desire to help you.

I went to Duncan Hearing Healthcare to stop the ringing in my ear. The team is very caring and professional. My hearing is a little better now. I would advise anyone to go there.

I started losing my hearing in my 20s, but it was very slow progress. That is why by the time I was 50, it was clear that I needed hearing aids. I am a retired acupuncturist and I especially needed to hear everything my patients were telling me. It was a bit hard to admit that I needed hearing aids at first, and I felt the stigma that I had to accept that I was getting older. But I persevered and now am very grateful that I overcame those fears.

Duncan Hearing Healthcare was the second hearing aid business I went to because I moved into the area after getting my first hearing aids at another facility. I had concerns that I may not be as happy with the results that I had with my first location, but it turned out that I was even more pleased with the results.

They were very professional and the quality of the hearing aids I received was far superior to the ones I received from my former location, for about the same price. My new hearing aids have been a game changer. It is so important to be connected to others in conversation because if you don’t have that, you with become withdrawn and disconnected to loved ones and others. They are very helpful to living a connected life.

I would advise anyone who is thinking about making an appointment to make the call – you won’t regret it. Also, when you get them [hearing aids], be patient. I have heard so many people who told me that they could not use them because they could not stand anything in their ears, or they were bothered by how loud they were.

All of this is true at first, but they have to be worn in order to have these symptoms go away, and they do go away if you wear them consistently. Don’t put them in a drawer and give up. Wear them every day and you will become as glad as I am that you did.

Before my appointment at Duncan Hearing, my biggest concern was the permanent change in my life because of needing to wear hearing aids. I was afraid of total hearing loss, like several people I know. At my first appointment, I was very impressed by how professional and knowledgeable every staff member I met at Duncan was. So genuinely kind and they instinctively could sense my fears, concerns, doubts, and sadness about my life changes before I had expressed anything. I felt at home instantly.

I struggle with memory due to head injuries and often forget to wear my hearing aids. On those days, the tinnitus is loud and constant through the day and night. When I do wear my aids, my right ear always feels itchy or like something is sticking in it. On the plus side, the ear ringing is very low, while sounds and voices are much easier to hear and understand.

I would tell anyone to trust Duncan Hearing. I was scared about going there, having my hearing tested, and worried about what the results would be. Duncan is not only a healthcare facility, but it is also a teaching resource. I learned about different tools for people with a hearing loss, different types of hearing aids, and various ways to cope with loss of hearing. I will be forever grateful for the care, kindness, and guidance that Duncan has shown me and how much my quality of life has improved.

I was in elementary school when I was first diagnosed with a hearing loss. I had failed a hearing test and was very confused because to me I was hearing as I always have. I didn’t have any worries before coming to Duncan Hearing because I already was using hearing devices. I was impressed with how friendly the staff were and I was under no pressure. With my hearing aids, I realized how much I had been missing in my life. I would highly recommend this facility and I have.

I had a cold and ear infection, and I had total loss of hearing for one day. It never fully returned. A chain audiologist tried to rip me off by selling me a hearing aid before I even took a hearing test. However, Duncan Hearing quickly eased my concerns when she said I needed to see an ear/nose/throat doctor before getting a device. Their prices were also much more reasonable. Everyone made me feel relaxed.

Now, with my hearing aids, I can hear the TV without having it very loud. I have an app on my phone that allows me to adjust my device for the TV. We watch a lot of British shows and it helps with the accents.

Nancy Duncan is the best! I was having device issues when her office was closed during the pandemic. She came to my house, picked up the device, repaired it, and brought it back…while maintaining social distancing!

I didn’t really realize that I had a hearing loss until I received my hearing aids and heard what I was missing. Before my first appointment, I didn’t know what to expect and I was nervous. With my hearing aids, I can hear all the things I have missed. If you are thinking about visiting Duncan Hearing, I say go – you will not be sorry. They listen and answer your questions.

In kindergarten, I failed the hearing test. They gave me a cookie, so I liked it. My hearing aids help me to hear better, especially in school.

I would tell anyone to just go and try it.

Not long ago, I met someone who changed my whole outlook on life and left a lasting impact on me.

Usually, as an audiologist, I’m used to it being the other way around. But after reading her story, I’m sure you’ll all feel the same.

Paula, also known as “The Miracle,” has battled stage four cancer twice, all while keeping her head held high and continuing to keep a smile on her face.

She loves to travel, especially to Europe, and finds it difficult to choose between Ireland, Portugal and Italy as her favorite.

Speaking with the locals about their culture and history and participating in their community events is the way she prefers to learn. Winters are usually spent on the beaches of Florida.

As I sat down for an interview with her, her bubbly self shone through, and it was hard to believe that she’d fought her way through 4 different types of cancers. But that’s just the beginning of her story.

Throughout most of her working career, she worked for a community health center and was solely responsible for the public relations, marketing, and fundraising.

Unfortunately, as the years went by, one of the possible long-term implications of her chemotherapy left her with very poor hearing.

As Paula began to notice the deterioration in her hearing, she found that she was missing her grandchildren speaking.

She notes, “Children often say the cutest things, or the most precious things, and I don’t want to miss anything. I have quite an inquisitive nature, so I always want to be a part of the conversation.”

It also became a common occurrence for her to ask others to repeat themselves, especially at work, where she needed to be able to hear everything that’s being said.

“I didn’t realize how many times I was saying, ‘I’m sorry, what did you say?’

“It was my co-workers who noticed that I wasn’t hearing well and brought it to my attention,” Paula adds.

After this realization, she made the decision to go for a hearing test. However, this revealed another surprise.

“So, I went for a hearing test, and the otolaryngologist that I saw asked about my history and the drugs I was taking.

“She said one of them was bleomycin, which can cause hearing loss 20 to 30 years later. And it was perfect timing. The drug didn’t actually cause the hearing loss, but it was something that exacerbated it,” she explains.

It was by chance that Paula happened to know Nancy through her involvement in the Rotary Club, and she was aware of how good she was at her job.

“I knew Nancy as a fellow Rotarian, and I knew what a dedicated provider she was and how she was always so concerned about her patients.

“I needed two hearing aids, and I’m happy to say that it’s made a big difference in my life. I can’t imagine how I would be functioning without them,” she says.

At first, it can be intimidating visiting a clinic, but Paula received a warm welcome and was amazed by the service Nancy provided.

“She carefully, very carefully, selects staff members who are of the same mindset and the same personality. It’s a fun place to be.” Paula adds, “Everyone’s so personable and so accurate and so knowledgeable that’s it a pleasure to visit.”

While Paula’s life has been greatly improved by hearing aids, the next step is convincing her sister, who has bad hearing, to take the first step.

Paula reflects, “I don’t know if it’s fear. I have to talk very loudly with her and she’s missing so much! For a lot of people, it’s the feeling that it’s age-related and they’re afraid to speak up.”

Looking back on her journey with hearing, Paula has been amazed at the difference a small tool of technology can make. Not only has it allowed her to converse with friends and family easily, but she can also now enjoy all the wonderful sounds of nature.

“During a visit to Florida, I went outside on the patio one morning and found it to be strangely quiet. I suddenly realized I hadn’t put my hearing aids in. When I did, the chorus of birds singing and chirping, and the rustling of the palm trees was music to my ears!”

“There’s so many people that are missing out.”

I’m hoping that sharing my story encourages anyone who might be experiencing difficulty hearing to make an appointment with Duncan Hearing Healthcare today. Their remarkable staff and incredible technology will allow you to realize just what you’ve been missing.

Ron has known for years that he had a hearing loss. So, when he decided to seek treatment, he decided to give Duncan Hearing Healthcare a try.

Following a comprehensive hearing assessment, Ron was fitted with hearing aids. After not hearing well for so long, he describes having the hearing aids as “a learning curve for my brain.”

Ron gives Duncan Hearing Healthcare a 9/10 rating, saying, “I find them helpful, resourceful, there when I need them.”

When Sandy was six months old, she lost her hearing due to chicken pox. “I had been told in Boston, as a child, that there was nothing that could be done for nerve damage,” she recalls. “I was eight years old and was afraid I would have one of those old hearing aid horns!”

Sandy didn’t get her hearing aids until she was in her fifties. She had no qualms about visiting Duncan Hearing Health Care, as her parents had successfully benefited from Duncan’s services.

She was quite impressed at her first appointment, saying everything was “good.” Sandy says the staff were “polite, helpful, and caring.”

Today’s hearing technology has helped Sandy “in countless ways.” She adds, “I never knew so many things had sound! (Like toilet paper coming off a roll!) LOL!”

Rating Duncan Hearing Healthcare a 10/10, she encourages others to follow in her footsteps. “You won’t be sorry,” says Sandy.

I realized something was up with my ears when I started thinking that if I couldn’t hear my husband clearly, he’d return and repeat himself. I didn’t have any preconceived fears or concerns before contacting.

My first impression of Duncan Hearing was that it was a suitable place to start. Since getting hearing aids, I continue to enjoy theatre, opera, and family. To anyone concerned about their hearing, I’d say get your hearing checked.