Hearing Health Information
It’s important that you understand your own hearing loss so you can make educated decisions about your treatment. We want to make sure you know why we make the suggestions we do, and we want you to feel comfortable with your options. That’s why we’ll take as long as you need to discuss what you want from hearing aids and what we can do for you.
What is Hearing Loss?
Approximately 48 million Americans have hearing loss, many wait an average of 10 years before seeking help. When left untreated, hearing loss can make it not only difficult to make out sounds or conversations, but it can have a negative effect on your brain health as well. To preserve your cognitive abilities and to continue hearing your best, it’s important to schedule regular hearing check-ups
Signs of Hearing Loss
The first step to better hearing is to get a professional hearing test done to know whether you truly have hearing loss or not. Some signs you may have hearing loss include:
- Asking people to repeat themselves
- Turning the TV up louder
- Avoiding social situations because it’s hard to understand what is being said around you
- Friends or family members complaining that you can’t hear them
- Mishearing what other people say
Tinnitus
Tinnitus is a hearing disorder where you hear a buzzing, humming, ringing, or whistling sound in your ears when no external noises are present. The symptoms can vary from person to person, as some people experience loud symptoms while others may hear a quiet noise. For some they hear the phantom sounds on a regular basis while others only hear the sounds occasionally.
While there is no tinnitus treatment that can cure ringing in the ears completely, there are management options. Hearing aids are a great tool as they can distract your brain from tinnitus by amplifying your surroundings. If tinnitus is bothering you, the first step to relief is a hearing exam.
