{"id":3770,"date":"2023-10-04T11:05:38","date_gmt":"2023-10-04T16:05:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mwent.net\/?p=3770"},"modified":"2023-10-04T11:06:33","modified_gmt":"2023-10-04T16:06:33","slug":"reality-tv-and-hearing-aids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mwent.net\/reality-tv-and-hearing-aids\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cThe Golden Bachelor\u201d Premiere:\u00a0Reality TV’s Role in Bringing Hearing Aids into the Spotlight\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
As doctors of audiology, we found the premiere episode of “The Golden Bachelor” to be a subtle yet significant opportunity to advance the conversation regarding hearing health. The episode introduces Bachelor Gerry and spotlights hearing aids as a part of his daily routine. When contestant Nancy joins Gerry, she casually reveals her own self-proclaimed “ear candy\u201d while subtly tucking her hair behind her ears. Could this be love at first sight, er\u2026 sound? <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kidding aside, the premiere episode of \u201cThe Golden Bachelor\u201d does more than entertain. It sparks an opportunity for discussion about hearing aids and overall hearing health. What viewers see isn’t just a device; it’s an active choice made by individuals prioritizing their communication and social needs. “The Golden Bachelor” encourages people to consider intervention\u2014a pivotal step for effective hearing loss treatment and for mitigating associated risks of untreated hearing loss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n