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Should I Wait to Get my Hearing Checked?

Hearing loss is one of the most common health problems in the US.  Here are a few reasons why you should address the problem sooner rather than later.

A recent study by researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine suggests that people with compromised hearing are at risk of developing cognitive deficits — problems with memory and thinking — sooner than those whose hearing is intact.

Hearing loss can lead to depression.  A survey of 2,300 hearing impaired adults age 50 and older found that those with untreated hearing loss were more likely to report depression, anxiety, and paranoia compared to those who wear hearing aids.

Your personal relationships may be suffering as you argue over what your spouse said and what you heard or the fact that the TV is turned up too loud.

Having a hearing loss is exhausting.  Hour after hour, and day after day of trying to piece together what’s going on can be an emotionally and physically draining process.

Even if you think you aren’t having too much of a problem right now, a hearing test now can serve as a baseline for future tests.

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Signs of a Hearing Loss

Hearing loss is a sudden or gradual decrease in how well you can hear.  Having trouble hearing can make it hard to respond to warnings, and to hear doorbells and alarms. It can also make it hard to enjoy talking with friends and family. All of this can be frustrating, embarrassing, and even dangerous.  Here are a few signs that you might have hearing loss.

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Do others complain the TV is too loud?

Do you have trouble hearing in a noisy room?

Do you have more trouble hearing women than men?

Do you ask others to repeat themselves?

Do you avoid going out because you’ll struggle to hear?

Do you notice any ringing or buzzing sounds in either ear?

Hearing Loss FAQ

bout 2 percent of adults aged 45 to 54 have disabling hearing loss. The rate increases to 8.5 percent for adults aged 55 to 64. Nearly 25 percent of those aged 65 to 74 and 50 percent of those who are 75 and older have disabling hearing loss.

Who is more likely to experience hearing loss, men or women?
Men are more likely to experience hearing loss than women.
Who is the typical person suffering from tinnitus?
Of adults ages 65 and older in the United States, 12.3 percent of men and nearly 14 percent of women are affected by tinnitus. Tinnitus is identified more frequently in white individuals and the prevalence of tinnitus is almost twice as frequent in the South as in the Northeast.
What percentage of American adults report hearing loss?
Approximately 17 percent of American adults report some degree of hearing loss
Is there a connection between hearing loss and age?
There is a strong relationship between age and reported hearing loss: 18 percent of American adults 45-64 years old, 30 percent of adults 65-74 years old, and 47 percent of adults 75 years old or older have a hearing loss.
How does exposure to loud noise impact your hearing?
Approximately 15 percent (26 million) of Americans between the ages of 20 and 69 have high frequency hearing loss due to exposure to loud sounds or noise at work or in leisure activities.

Your First Visit

What to expect during your first visit.

Don’t be nervous.  A hearing evaluation is a painless procedure.  We’ll ask a few questions.  Take a look inside your ear and perform a battery of tests.  The test will include listening to a series of tones and a list of words.  At the completion of the test, we’ll provide you with an explanation of the results and a list of recommendations. The entire evalaution from start to finish will take approximately one hour.  

Beaumont Professional Building West Bloomfield

Location:
6900 Orchard Lake Rd. Suite 314
West Bloomfield, MI 48322

Telephone: 248.855.7530

Fax: 248.855.5639

Office Hours:
M,T,W,F: 8am - 4pm
Th: 9am - 5pm
Closed Daily: 12pm - 1pm for lunch

Unasource Medical Campus

Location: 4600 Investment Dr. Suite 170
Troy, MI 48098

Telephone: 248.267.5004

Fax: 248.267.5007

Office Hours:
M - F: 8am - 4pm
Closed Daily: 12pm - 1pm for lunch