Barb, who wears Phonak hearing aids, writes, “I find that, if people notice I have hearing aids, they try to help by facing me and speaking clearly. My visibility enables them to help me, which they want to do, and it means the hearing aids and I don’t have to do all the work. Win-win! Plus, it amuses children who see me. It also sends a silent message to those with whom I do business about the co-existence of professional competency and hearing loss.” Wonderful perspective, Barb!