Sara Mearns Dances Despite Hearing Loss

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Sara Mearns, a dancer, often missed her music cues. She could not hear her dance partner very well in the studio.

She made an appointment to check her hearing without telling anyone. Mearns learned she had hearing loss and got the right tools.

Many adults have hearing loss but do not use hearing aids. People may feel shame or not know the common symptoms.

You might ask \"what\" often or miss talks in loud places. See a doctor for a hearing test if you think you have symptoms.

Mearns now hears everything clearly with her new hearing aids. She wants others to seek help and not feel embarrassed about it.

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What did Sara Mearns often miss?

She often missed her music cues.

What did Mearns learn after checking her hearing?

She learned she had hearing loss and got the right tools.

What should you do if you think you have hearing symptoms?

See a doctor for a hearing test.

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