The hearing aid industry has had an avalanche of new technology in the last six months. More and more features have been developed to help patients with hearing loss improve their ability to understand in a variety of situations.
You may have read about recently passed legislation that will allow basic hearing aid technology to be sold over-the-counter (OTC). There is some debate in congress and in the audiology community about how well this will work without professional help.
Treating hearing loss is not something you can fix by yourself. Unfortunately, your ear does not work like the radio. Turning up the volume doesn’t fix your ability to understand in restaurants, crowds or with loved ones.
The first step is always the same. A consultation and hearing test with a licensed audiologist.
Do I Need a Hearing Test?
The more difficult the listening situation, the more technology you’ll need. Every person’s hearing loss is unique and requires a hearing test to start the process.
What’s At Stake? What Could Go Wrong?
There are many studies that have revealed that untreated hearing loss is related to other health issues such as dementia, depression, heart disease and chronic stress. Untreated hearing loss can make the effects of these issues worse. The key to effective treatment is to seek the advice of an audiologist first. It may help you avoid a costly mistake. Call us today to schedule a consultation about your individual situation.