Almost certainly the idea of a hearing aid conjures up to most an outdated chunk of formica displayed over the chest or cumbersomely behind the ear.
It will come as a refreshing surprise to many then to see the Hearwear exhibition at the V&A this week. There are a range of stylish designs, from the glasses that have a small protuberance on the arm to act as the hearing aid, to the noise-reducing-headphone style aid that mimic the latest fashion accessories to the iPod craze. Some of the designs can be seen here.
This is certainly an exciting development for the deaf, perhaps long overdue. I don't see the designer colostomy bag around the corner though...
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Yes, i didn't really mention the bluetooth headsets. Seeing as its so commonplace to see people walking down the street with these futuristic earpieces, it must be rather nice for people who have to wear them due to hearing problems to feel less emcumbered and more like a trendsetter. The element of espionage is quite fun too!
Very 21st century, aren't they? I have had the good fortune to have never suffered from hearing disorders (that I am aware of). But with advancing age, and my increasing tendency to inch forward towards people to hear what that are saying (which must be very off putting), I fear I am delaying the inevitable.
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