Hearing loss affects all ages
but becomes more prevalent as we grow older. However, only 60% of those with a
hearing loss are over age 65. Most hearing loss occurs gradually - often the person
with the hearing loss doesn't notice it, but those around them do. Recognizing
a hearing loss in yourself or someone you know is the first step in improving
a hearing deficit.
Here are some common hearing loss symptoms:
- Frequently asking others
to repeat themselves.
- Hearing people speak
but having difficulty understanding the words.
- Turning up the television
or radio louder because of difficulty hearing, or understanding.
- Avoiding social situations
because of hearing problems.
- Difficulty hearing on
the phone, or in groups.
- A feeling of fatigue
or stress from concentrating during conversations.
- Misunderstanding phone
numbers, directions, or names.
Everyone has difficulty hearing occasionally, but if you answered "yes" to many
of these questions you may have a hearing loss. Most hearing losses can be helped
with hearing aids. Frequently people with hearing loss do not take advantage of
this help. We encourage you to allow us to assist you to hear the sounds of life
again; voices of friends and loved ones, music . . . laughter. We are here to
help.
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