3 Actions to Take if You Have Hearing Loss

Some people are born with hearing loss, while others may experience it due to aging, exposure to loud noises, or a combination of both. Since many people now live longer, hearing loss is a common problem and trade-off to living a fulfilling life. So, here are three actions to take if you have hearing loss:
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1. Get a test - Hearing tests are free at Pure Sound Hearing, so why not see how bad your hearing is and what you can do about it?
2. Treat it - Many studies have linked untreated hearing loss with dementia, Alzheimer's, anxiety, depression, and an increased risk of hospitalizations and falls. Who wants to suffer? These conditions can be frustrating and costly compared to getting hearing aids. Hearing aids not only better your hearing--they also enhance your life.
3. Visit a hearing instrument specialist - As denial lessens, visit a professional before brain structures are affected by the hearing loss. Changes to the brain are severe and have life-altering consequences, so be proactive.

What happens at your appointment

Four things will happen during your appointment.

1. You will complete the paperwork concerning your health history and do a hearing questionnaire. You may want to keep a daily record of observations to your hearing health and refer to it while filling out paperwork or answering questions during the appointment.

2. You will undergo an evaluation. The evaluation includes a visual inspection of your ears and a hearing test.

3. There will be a review of your audiogram--the graph that measures your specific hearing loss.

4. There will be a discussion of treatments and the next steps. This step includes a technology demonstration and a hearing aid recommendation if hearing aids are needed.

The success of hearing aids

Hearing aids can treat most hearing loss. They aid 90 to 95 percent of people with hearing problems. They will be fitted, programmed, and customized to your listening needs.

The differences between hearing aids

There are a large variety of sizes, styles, colors, and technology-induced kinds of hearing aids from which you can choose.

Your hearing instrument specialist is your ally.

You should pick a hearing instrument specialist you like and trust. You will need tips, advice, hearing aid maintenance checks, and tune-ups. They are available to answer any questions you may have regarding the devices. Get in touch with one of our hearing instrument specialists at Pure Sound Hearing.

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