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Day: October 5, 2015

To Hear or Not to Hear

October 5, 2015October 14, 2015 Curmudgeon

Its normal as we age to lose a certain amount of hearing. In my case its a given since I spent so many years in a broadcast studio with headphones that were turned up too loud. But there are a lot of pros and cons to consider before surrendering to the quintessential sign of old age – the hearing aid. […]

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