Service Dogs for the Hearing Impaired

Hearing aids and cochlear implants are not the only forms of help available for people with hearing impairment. Some people benefit greatly from the help of a service animal - a pet that has been carefully trained to provide assistance to its owner. Several species are used as service animals in different capacities, but those assigned to the hearing impaired are usually dogs.

Hearing loss can affect all areas of your life, from your job to your personal relationships. For efficient assistance finding the best hearing loss solution for you, call a hearing aid expert from HearingPlanet at 1-800-432-7669.

The Advantages of a Hearing Dog

Service dogs for the hard of hearing - also known as hearing dogs - are trained from puppyhood to be alert, friendly, and obedient. They help their assigned human partners in many ways, depending on each person's wants and needs. Services that hearing dogs provide include:

• Notifying people when someone is at the door, when the phone rings, or another high-pitched and potentially hard to hear sound requires attention
• Alerting people to smoke alarms or other signs of danger
• Easing fears about the increased vulnerability that can come with hearing loss by accompanying people on walks and protecting them from potential threats
• Providing companionship, which can counteract the feelings of isolation and depression that hearing impaired people sometimes experience

Thousands of Americans with hearing difficulties currently benefit from the assistance of a hearing dog. If you have been struggling to adapt to life with hearing loss, this may be a good option for you too.

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HearingPlanet's goal is to make life easier and more enjoyable for people with hearing loss. We can help you locate a hearing loss clinic, research a wide variety of hearing aids, and select the best hearing loss solution for you. Contact our hearing aids specialists today at 1-800-432-7669.