What You Need to Know about Hearing Loss

Get your hearing checked if you are having trouble hearing. If you keep asking others to speak louder or you keep turning up the volume on the television set, it’s time to get your hearing checked. Age is no barrier to hearing loss; it doesn’t just affect the elderly. Nearly 30 million adults in the United States would benefit from hearing aids, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders. Hearing aids are more and more technologically advanced, so don’t worry about feeling out of place with hearing aids.

There are five things you need to know about hearing loss:

1. The emotional toll of hearing loss - Yes, hearing loss can affect someone emotionally. You might become depressed or socially withdrawn. Enjoyable activities may no longer be fun because hearing conversations becomes difficult. Hearing loss impacts relationships, causing tension in every way.
2. The telltale signs of hearing loss - You might think others are mumbling instead of speaking clearly. Also, if you have tinnitus--buzzing or ringing in the ears, you might have hearing loss. Plus, difficulty hearing on the telephone or having the television too loud are also signs.
3. Don’t hesitate to get hearing aids - Don’t be afraid to get a hearing evaluation if you think you have hearing loss. And get hearing aids if you need them--hearing loss is more noticeable than hearing aids. Constantly asking others to repeat themselves also gets noticed. Hearing aids are more discreet than ever--for example, the Lyric hearing aid is invisible and can be worn while asleep or in the shower. Also, the Resound hearing aid can operate through your smartphone.
4. Hearing aids are more accessible - Even though hearing aids are expensive, insurance now has some coverage and there are programs in place for those in need.
5. Don’t wait to get help - Hearing more than likely gets worse as you age. Ignoring hearing loss can negatively impact your communication at home, work, and with friends. You will have more success in life if you act now. Hearing aids will improve the quality of your life--positively impacting your mental and physical health.

If you are convinced you need a hearing test, please contact your hearing instrument specialist at Pure Sound Hearing Aids for the best free test.

CONTACT US