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Hearing Loss and Hearing Problems
Noticing Decline?
Addressing hearing loss can be a deeply emotional journey, especially when you notice a cherished family member, a parent, sibling, or dearest friend quietly struggling with a decline. Many feel a mix of worry and reluctance to admit the challenge, often hiding their difficulties out of embarrassment. We invite you and your loved one to join us for a compassionate consultation, where together, we can uncover the impact of hearing loss and find the right path forward with tailored treatments and solutions. You're not alone, so bring someone close to you to help discover a journey that restores connection and brings back the joy of those shared moments.
Ask yourself...
- Are you experiencing any pain in your ears?
- How about a feeling of fullness, or excessive earwax?
- Do you find that you're asking people to repeat themselves?
- When you're in a loud restaurant, do you understand the conversations going on at the table or do you tend to read lips?
- Do you find you're turning the TV up louder than usual?
- Do you struggle to hear doorbells or phone calls?
- Do social activities stress you out?
- Do you think you get frustrated when trying to follow conversations?
A Message from Victoria
“Do I really need hearing aids?"
"Maybe I’ll wait another year?"
"I don't need two hearing aids, I have one good ear. What if I just get one?"
What if you don't even want to find out?
What if you're scared?
Individuals commonly express many of these comments when they are diagnosed with a hearing loss. As an audiologist, my recommendations for hearing aids are more often than not met with some resistance.
Many of these individuals have experienced hearing loss for a number of years and finally progressed to a point where it is making communication with family and friends increasingly difficult.
Many of these individuals are seeking appointments at their spouse or family members insistence.
Estimates indicate there are approximately 36 million Americans with hearing loss and yet only roughly 20% of individuals that may benefit from treatment such as hearing aids, will actually pursue it.
On average, individuals typically wait 10 years or more following diagnosis of hearing loss before ever being fit with hearing aids (ASHA.org).
Many are apprehensive about using hearing aids. They may believe hearing loss isn’t life threatening and they can learn to compensate or adjust their lifestyle to accommodate the loss, feeling no harm done.
And these individuals may be causing more harm in ignoring their hearing loss than they think. Untreated hearing loss not only leads to physical, social, emotional and psychological problems but recent studies have shown a link to reduced cognitive function as well.
Annual Hearing Evaluations
Annual hearing evaluations are an important step in preventing under amplification. They take into account changes in hearing levels, ensuring the aids are adjusted properly for the hearing loss.
The key to avoiding auditory deprivation and atrophy of the auditory system is to keep it stimulated.
Schedule a hearing evaluation at the first sign of hearing loss. If hearing loss is identified don’t ignore it.
An increasing number of studies have shown that individuals with hearing loss identified and treated early adapt easier and quicker to the amplification resulting in greater overall success.
We recommend that everyone schedule an appointment to have a thorough hearing evaluation when symptoms of hearing loss or hearing problems occur.
