Signs of a potential hearing problem include difficulty understanding conversations, frequently asking people to repeat themselves, turning up the volume on electronic devices, and experiencing ringing or buzzing sounds in the ears (tinnitus). If you suspect a hearing problem, it is recommended to schedule an appointment for a comprehensive hearing evaluation.

 A hearing evaluation typically involves a series of tests conducted by a HIS to assess your hearing abilities. These tests may include pure-tone audiometry, speech audiometry, middle ear assessment. The results help determine the nature and severity of your hearing loss, if present, and guide appropriate Hearing aid options.

.While some forms of hearing loss are unavoidable, certain preventive measures can help protect your hearing. These include minimizing exposure to loud noises, wearing ear protection in noisy environments, avoiding the use of cotton swabs to clean the ears, and seeking prompt treatment for ear infections or other related conditions.

An audiogram is a visual representation of a person’s hearing loss that shows the softest level a person can hear at different frequencies (or pitch). The audiogram is universally used by audiologists, hearing instrument specialists, and other hearing healthcare professionals.

Hearing aids are a wonderful tool available to those with hearing loss – they are nothing to be ashamed about (and neither is your hearing loss)!Hearing aids are powerful electronic devices, worn in or on the ears, that amplify and process sound. Hearing aids support an individual’s ability to listen, communicate and engage more meaningfully in daily activities.

First – take the time to acknowledge that you need hearing aids and what that means to you! Grieve the loss of your hearing and work to realize that help in the form of a hearing aid is a wonderful thing. You can go through this process before you even have your hearing assessment – think about your current feelings toward hearing aids and do some research on how far these devices have come in recent years.