USING HERING AIDS + Aware of environment More helpful to hospital patients because she has an aid to help her understand sound energy via amplification. Patients’ voices will be amplified. Less likely to make a mistake because comprehension is improved as sound is amplified. Can carry on a meaningful conversation without having to pretend she heard or awkward breakdowns or silences. Can have the improved (not fixed!) ability to understand the information that is presented to her auditorily NOT USING HEARING AIDS - Might get looks from others depending on the style, BTE or ITC They might get too much amplification It might take a while to get used to Might not feel comfortable when others are around Might get depressed over having to use them/fearing old age and illness Embarrassment Shyness Not sure how to be confident Repair cost Battery costs Replacement costs Become dependent on Falling-off during activities Period of adjustment Expensive + Maybe feel more confident (competent) Not feel depressed or anxious over problem (denial) Expensive Don’t have to worry about losing Insurance issues/who pays No repair cost No replacement costs No period of adjustment (keep living as is) Not hesitant about look Confident without added “accessories” Safety concerns, say an alarm goes off and she doesn’t hear it Safety concerns for her patients at the hospital Trouble keeping up with conversation Missing important information Asking people to slow down Saying “huh? what?” because of lack of comprehension Anxiety of public situations What if scenario’s Fear of embarrassment Not participating in meaningful events/conversation Communication breakdowns USING HERING AIDS + NOT USING HEARING AIDS - + -