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PUT A SPRING IN YOUR STEP
WITH BETTER HEARING
Technology keeps hearing loss from being a barrier
BY DRS. ERINN ALTMAN, NICOLE WASEL, AND MARY CATHERINE MAZI
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s the snow piles melt, the red robins return, and everyone
waves goodbye to the last signs of winter, don’t let hearing loss
keep you from enjoying an active spring season.
Today’s hearing technology, with numerous options to match your
lifestyle and individual needs, makes it easier than ever to take charge
of your hearing wellness.
You’re not alone
Hearing loss – whether caused by noise exposure, a congenital
condition, ear infections, aging, or other factors – is more common
than you might think.
An estimated 48 million Americans, about 15 percent of the
population, have some form of hearing loss ranging from mild to
severe, and almost everyone knows someone who has experienced it
firsthand.
It’s a public health issue that can affect anyone at any age. So if
you’re having hearing difficulties, you’re not alone.
Improved hearing improves your life
It’s no wonder that improving your hearing can improve your life.
Like the senses of smell, sight, touch, and taste, hearing connects you
to what matters most. It enhances brain function, helps you create
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80 Landings Dr, Ste 207 • Washington, PA 15301
Erinn Altman, Au.D.
Nicole Wasel, Au.D.
Mary Catherine Mazi, Au.D.
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lasting memories with loved ones, and builds a bridge to the rest of
the world.
In a 1999 study published by the National Council on Aging,
seniors with treated hearing loss reported a greater quality of life over
their untreated counterparts. Family relationships, mental health,
independence, and sense of security were all reported by the survey
participants as improved through better hearing.
In the same study, adults with untreated hearing loss were more
likely to report a lower quality of life, including depression, anxiety,
more emotional problems, and less social interaction.
The takeaway? Better hearing removes barriers, helping you be
more active, more engaged, and lead the lifestyle you want.
Hearing technology has come a long way
Hearing aid technology has evolved significantly since the days
of ear trumpets, carbon transmitters, transistors, and other earlier
devices.
Today’s sophisticated hearing technology includes digital and even
wireless options, with various sizes, capabilities, and features to fit
your lifestyle. Key benefits of this latest technology include feedback
cancellation and voice recognition, along with advanced noise
management strategies.
Some hearing aids are even designed to be “invisible” to the
eye. This type of device offers a sleek and comfortable look by
conforming to your ear’s shape to deliver sound as naturally as
possible. The people you meet may not even notice you’re wearing
a hearing device, but you’ll notice a huge difference in how you can
communicate with them.
Imagine hearing aids compatible with your smartphone, enabled
for Bluetooth®, and controlled with an app. Imagine hearing with
clarity and confidence, whether at a crowded restaurant, a concert,
the boardroom, or your backyard. This is now possible because the
hearing aid technology works with your brain to recognize, separate,
orient, and focus your hearing on the sounds around you, so you
experience the sounds of your life – as nature intended.
An audiologist, specially trained to diagnose and treat hearing
loss, can evaluate your hearing, understand your listening needs, and
customize a treatment solution for you.
Whether you have untreated hearing loss or need newer
technology to better fit your current lifestyle, put a spring in your step
with a hearing check from your local audiologist.
Erinn Altman, Au.D., CCC-A; Nicole Wasel, Au.D., CCC-A; and Mary Catherine Mazi,
Au.D., CCC-A, are audiologists with Washington Ear, Nose & Throat in Washington,
PA. Their practice can be reached at 724.209. L