Hearing aids can be beautiful

The technology and the artistry do exist

These gorgeous pierced earrings set with garnet gemstones are equipped with technology allowing them to function as earphones. They connect via Bluetooth to the user’s smartphone. | Used by permission of Barrett Prelogar of Piearcings

Last month I shared the story about my last medically prescribed hearing aid, which my dog chewed up. That was more than two decades ago, and I’ve never replaced the device, partially because of the expense and mostly because hearing aids are so darn ugly. Okay, I’m vain. But I’m not the only one.