Hearing Health
At Physician’s Choice Hearing Solutions, we want you to feel comfortable making decisions about your hearing. We know that many of our patients don’t just want to just treat their hearing loss – they want to understand it and know what actions they can take to manage it. Whether you’re a current patient of ours, or you’re looking for more information on hearing loss, we are here to answer your questions.
Hearing loss can be caused by many factors and can happen to anyone of any age – even children. It is important to manage your hearing loss at the first signs to prevent any further complications from occurring, such as an inability to comprehend speech or even cognitive decline.
Hearing and Brain Health
Hearing is a process that many people take for granted. You may not realize how much you depend on your hearing until it’s affected by hearing loss. You need your hearing to communicate with others, to listen to music, and to keep your brain active.
When left untreated, hearing loss makes it difficult for the brain to receive the proper stimulation it needs to remain active and healthy. Because certain sounds and frequencies are harder to hear, the brain adjusts to not hearing those certain sounds. This can lead to cognitive decline and even dementia. In fact, recent studies have suggested there is a link between hearing loss and increased risk of dementia.
The good news is that hearing loss is manageable. At our hearing centers, we can help you manage your hearing loss with hearing aids. Hearing aids are the best option for keeping your brain active because they provide you with the proper sound stimulation. If you suspect you have hearing loss, then make an appointment with us today. We can test your hearing and identify any signs of hearing loss early.
Signs of Hearing Loss
- You can hear but you lack clarity
- It seems like others mumble
- You frequently ask people to repeat themselves
- You miss parts of the conversation
- You need the volume turned up higher than others like
- You hear a ringing in your ears (tinnitus)
Hearing Loss and Your Health
Better hearing often means a healthier you. Research has proven that hearing loss is linked to other serious health conditions and can have negative effects on your overall well-being when left untreated. Many people may not realize this but hearing loss can be connected to heart disease, diabetes, or high blood pressure. Because your hearing loss could be connected to a more serious health condition it’s important to visit us at Physician’s Choice Hearing Solutions so we can perform a hearing exam and help you be proactive.