Signs of Hearing Loss
Asking people to repeat themselves
Able to hear, but unable to understand clearly
Others seem to mumble or slur
Difficulty in group conversations
Avoiding social situations or occasions
Difficulty locating sound sources
The Telephone, radio, and TV become less clear
Prefer radio and TV louder than others
Ringing or Buzzing in the ears, also known as tinnitus
I think I have a loss of hearing, what should I do?
If you think you may have hearing loss, schedule an appointment with an audiologist at the Marion Downs Center for a comprehensive hearing evaluation.
If your results indicate changes in your hearing, your audiologist will walk you through the findings and discuss personalized treatment options. These may include hearing aid technology, communication strategies, or assistive listening devices to support your daily life. If a medical concern is identified, your audiologist will refer you to your primary care provider or recommend an appropriate specialist for further care.
Impact of Hearing Loss
Hearing Loss is invisible and can greatly affect your quality of life. Your main complaint may be difficulty understanding people talking to you or speech on television. This can be greatly exacerbated in the presence of background noise.
Untreated, this can also be a factor in several other health issues such as:
- Social isolation
- Depression
- Cognitive decline
- Risk of falling
- Length of hospital stays
Hearing Loss also impacts communication for both the speaker and the listener. If you want to learn more about communication strategies, please click the button below!