Hearing loss occurs to most people
as they age. It can be due to aging, exposure to loud noise, medications,
infections, head or ear trauma, congenital or hereditary factors,
disease processes and other causes. The vast majority of hearing
problems do not require medical or surgical intervention. Some
90 to 95 percent of all cases of hearing loss can be helped with
hearing aids.
It is estimated there are some 31.5 million people in the USA
with hearing loss. Approximately one third of seniors aged 75 years
and older have significant hearing loss. About 14 percent of all
people aged 45 to 64 years have demonstrable hearing loss. This
negatively impacts their quality of life, personal relationships,
and of course the ability to communicate.
Learn about YOUR hearing Loss:
5 Minute Test
Do you have difficulty understanding speech in a group of
people?
Do you often ask people to repeat?
Do you hear people speaking, but have difficulty
understanding the
words?
Must others raise their voice or move closer to help you
understand them?
Do you have to turn the television up louder than others
to hear clearly?
Do you ever have to concentrate so much to listen that
you tire from it?
Have you ever avoided a social gathering because of your
hearing?
Do you have difficulties hearing at movies or religious
services?
Do you have trouble understanding conversations in the
car or on the telephone?
Do you hear some people better than others?
If you answered "yes" to two or more of these questions, you
should have a complete hearing evaluation and consultation. Call us
today to schedule your free visit.
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