Sound Advice

CAN SOMEONE WITH A MILD HEARING LOSS BENEFIT FROM HEARING AIDS?

Yes!! Use of a hearing aid can make listening less strenuous.

*Research has shown that even a mild hearing loss can result in significant communication handicaps.

*Research has shown that individulas with slight hearing loss have difficulty recalling words presented without visual cues. A plausible explanation is that individuals with impaired hearing must invest more mental energy in identifying words. Thus, less mental resources are available to memorize the words at the time of presentation. The requirement of higher mental energy for recognizing words also makes it difficult to understand speakers who talk at a somewhat faster rate (e.g. children).

*The earlier you start wearing hearing aids, the easier it will be for you to get accustomed to amplified sounds.

*If you have tinnitus (ringing/noises in ears), the use of hearing aids can reduce the perception of that tinnitus.

If you or someone close to you feels that you have a hearing loss, the first step is to have a complete audiological evaluation by a certified audiologist. Hearing Solutions offers evening and Saturday hours for your convenience. Please give us a call to schedule a time that is most convenient for you.