Help for Hearing Loss

Hearing Loss Statistics

Approximately 1 out of every 10 people suffers from some degree of hearing loss. Sixty-five percent of people with hearing loss are below retirement age.

Hearing loss can be caused by a wide variety of things including aging, noise exposure, heredity, ear infections, viral infections, head trauma, certain medical treatments and antibiotics. Some losses cause significant communication difficulties in all listening environments, while others only cause trouble in certain environments like a noisy restaurant.

Usually hearing slowly deteriorates over time. People are less likely to notice the severity of their hearing loss and its impact on their life.

Deciding to Get a Hearing Evaluation

Some have a hard time admitting they have a hearing loss and that they need to do something about it. Until their hearing loss has a serious enough impact on their life, they feel they’re fine as is. Others don’t get checked because they’ve heard some say bad things about their hearing aids or a hearing aid experience.

Smaller Hearing Aids

Hearing aids have gotten much smaller and more effective in helping people hear. Our certified audiologists can evaluate your hearing and determine if your hearing loss should be treated by one of our board certified otolaryngologists or if a hearing aid can help you.

If you are a hearing aid candidate, we’ll spend time with you to determine your best treatment and/or hearing aid option, and answer all your questions. For information on what to expect at appointments, see hearing aids.