How do you know if you or a loved one is suffering from hearing loss?
There is a saying that goes, the best way to make a hearing loss obvious is to do nothing about it. Here are some behaviors common to hard of hearing individuals:
Frequent requests for repetition of phrases
Denial of hearing loss and an unwillingness to have a hearing assessment
Often loved ones are the first to notice the hearing loss. Because the progression of the hearing loss is so gradual, the subtle changes in hearing sensitivity often go unnoticed by the hearing impaired person. Some people, who are hard of hearing, blame their inability to understand speech on external factors such as, things being too noisy or that people just mumble and don't speak clearly. While this might contribute to the problem, it is usually not the cause of it.
A hearing test can be performed by one of our hearing aid specialists, or your doctor, that will show whether or not there is a hearing loss. This process will take from about 25-45 minutes. Once the testing is completed, we will go over the results of the hearing test with you. We will make recommendations and explain different options but the decision is up to you. We are here to answer your questions and serve your hearing needs. Our goal is to help improve your quality of life through the gift of hearing health.
If you suspect that you or a loved one may have a hearing impairment, we would be more than happy to perform a hearing screening at no charge to determine if there is need for a full hearing evaluation.
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