Hearing Loss Treatment Doesn’t Have To Be a Solo Expedition
Embarking on any new journey can feel daunting, and getting treatment for hearing loss is no exception. You might not know where to start, but an experienced and licensed hearing care specialist can guide you through the process of getting your hearing evaluated. Our team at Vancouver Hearing Aid Center can then help you determine your options if treatment is needed.
Benefits of Hearing Loss Treatment
Whether you’re more of a homebody or enjoy seeking out new adventures, untreated hearing loss can impact a variety of lifestyles. Along with making it difficult to communicate with others, there are several other potential side effects, including:
- Listening-related fatigue from working hard to hear
- An increased risk of falls in older adults, with even mild, untreated hearing loss
- Decreased working memory performance in adults with untreated hearing loss
- A higher likelihood to experience emotional loneliness, anger, frustration and/or depression
Wearing hearing aids improves social engagement and activity amongst adults with hearing loss.
How Does a Hearing Test Work?
In our full-height, comfortable sound booth, you will wear insert headphones connected to a device that sends sound to one ear at a time. Our provider will ask you to press a button or raise your hand whenever you hear a sound.
There are no risks associated with the test, and you will typically receive your results the same day. Testing helps to determine your type and level of hearing loss.
What Does a Hearing Instrument Specialist Evaluate?
- How your ears respond to loud sounds
- The quietest sound you can hear at different pitches
- How well you can understand speech
- What type of hearing loss and what level of hearing ability you have
- How well you process speech clarity in noisy situations
Taking the Next Steps on Your Hearing Journey
Your results, shown on an audiogram, will determine the course of action for your treatment plan. The team at Vancouver Hearing Aid Center will partner with you on the best course of action. Just like people, each treatment plan is unique, and so the next steps might vary from patient to patient.
Though hearing devices are the most common treatment, each device’s technology and style differ. Your hearing care specialist will work with you to find the model that works best for you, fit it and provide ongoing support.
Empower yourself and increase your connection to the world around you by seeking treatment for your hearing loss. Don’t miss out on adventures with family and friends. Our providers will partner with you as you embark on your new hearing journey.
Call Vancouver Hearing Aid Center for more information or to schedule an appointment.
(360) 695-4200