Hearing loss often develops so gradually that it may progress unnoticed for years until family and friends point it out. Even with minimal hearing loss, people use various strategies to cope with their situation' including turning up the volume on the television or radio, and asking people to repeat themselves or speak louder. Other coping strategies involve avoiding noisy listening environments.
As hearing loss progresses, these strategies alone are usually not enough to avoid a negative effect on day-to-day activities. One out of 10 people suffer from hearing loss and could benefit from using hearing aids. But only 20% seek help.
A National Council on the Aging survey showed that most people reported significant improvement in their quality of life since they started using hearing aids.
The survey also showed that, for those whose hearing loss was treated the reported benefits included:
Today's hearing aids can be adjusted to fit almost any type of hearing loss and accommodate any type of lifestyle, regardless of patient's age or activity level. Major advances in technology have brought the gift of sound to people with hearing losses that might not have been helped in the past.
The Hearing & Balance Lab Offers Vestibular and Audiological Diagnostic Assessments and Hearing aids. We are here to help you hear. Contact us today for a hearing assessment.
Hearing & Balance Lab, P.C.
12800 Bothell-Everett Hwy. Ste. 270
Everett, Washington 98208
425-316-5102