A Message from Victoria
Annual Hearing Evaluations
Annual Hearing Evaluations
“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 recommendation
“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
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
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.
