Ben Squires
Hearing

What people did before hearing aids

Today’s modern hearing aids are wonderful little electrical devices with the capabilities to assist millions of people in maintaining the cherished sense of hearing. But that begs the questions: what did people do before hearing aids? The hearing aid has a long and fascinating history, which the folks at Amplifon have helpfully compiled into an infographic. From the ear trumpets of the 1800s to the present modern hearing aids you know, the evolution of the now tiny little devices is quite amazing. Take a look for yourself. 

Source: Amplifon

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history, hearing, hearing loss, Hearing aids, Ear trumpet