YOU’RE NOT ALONE.
Our quality of life, emotional well-being, and physical health can all be affected with loss of hearing. People do so many things to compensate for hearing loss without even knowing it, but the fact remains that hearing loss is a growing medical condition that needs your attention. Millions of people each year worldwide let their hearing loss go untreated.
IS HEARING LOSS COMMON?
Since the most recent previous survey in 2005, the number of hearing impaired people in the US increased from 31.5 million to 35 million, a nine percent increase in a period of time with just 4.5 percent population growth. This figure corresponds to 11.3 percent of the U.S. population. Additionally, 78 million rockin’ and rollin’ Baby Boomers are approaching, what used to be called, “senior adulthood” and could suffer from greater incidences of hearing loss.
WHAT SHOULD I DO?
If you think that you or a family member has hearing loss, come in to South Suburban Hearing Health Center for a complete hearing evaluation. Strong evidence supports that the treatment of hearing loss improves quality of life.
WILL I NEED A HEARING AID?
It all depends on your hearing loss. Every case is different, our board certified specialists can talk to you about your options. If a hearing aid is recommended, there are many types, and today’s technology is very sophisticated and beneficial.
IS HEARING LOSS SERIOUS?
Any time a bodily function is not working properly, we should consider it serious, but it is treatable. Clinical studies show that hearing loss can be effectively treated with hearing aids.
SHOULD I HAVE MY EARS CLEANED?
We’re happy to take a look. Using an EarigatorTM, our clinicians are able to safely and efficiently remove even the most stubborn ear wax. Schedule a consultation to learn more.
SHOULD I IGNORE IT?
Though hearing loss is not life threatening, clinical studies
show that untreated hearing loss can negatively impact your job performance, you social life, your relationships with friends and family, and ultimately your physical well-being.
So, don’t ignore it!
why should i care?
Treatment of hearing loss has been shown to improve*:
- Communication in relationships
- Intimacy and warmth in family relationships
- Ease in communication
- Earning power
- Sense of control over your life
- Social participation
- Emotional stability
*Source: Better Hearing Institute
CONTACT
South Suburban Hearing Health Center is here to help you to learn more about how hearing loss affects you and what can be done. You can browse our web site for more information on hearing aids, here.