INDUSTRY INSIGHT
BETTER HEARING
SPONSORED CONTENT
For Caregivers &
Family Members:
Helping Mom
& Dad With
Hearing Loss
H
earing is one of the most important senses, so it’s no wonder
that listening difficulties can affect quality of life. In fact,
hearing loss can go hand in hand with physical, mental, social,
and even financial challenges, making timely hearing evaluations
and appropriate treatment all the more important. If you have older
parents or are caring for seniors with potential hearing loss, you can
play a big role in helping them stay empowered, connected, and well
through better hearing. n Hearing test in a sound treated booth.
n Physical ear examination to check for issues such as earwax
n Discussion of the situations in which your loved one would like
improved hearing.
n Review of the results and exploration of solutions tailored to
your loved one’s needs.
n Patient education throughout the visit to help your loved one
make an informed decision.
WHAT’S THE FIRST STEP?
Getting to the bottom of hearing problems starts with scheduling
an evaluation. It’s quick, painless, and a great way to get key
questions about hearing health and wellness answered. At HearWell
Center, this critical appointment includes: HOW CAN WE PREPARE FOR THE APPOINTMENT?
Here are three things you can do:
n Compile information — including over-the-counter and
prescription medications, current medical diagnoses, and recent
injuries – that can provide a picture of the patient’s medical history.
HEALTHY HEARING n Note the situations in which it seems most challenging for the
person to hear — whether around the dinner table with family,
during TV time, at outings with friends, or other circumstances.
HEALTHY LIFE n Plan to accompany the person to the appointment, for
emotional support, additional recall of key points of the visit
at a later time, and helpful context in describing daily hearing
difficulties.
HEALTHY BRAIN
Improvements * With Hearing Loss Treatment
36%
saw mental
health improve
56%
saw relations at
home improve
48%
saw quality of
life improve
40%
saw relations with
loved ones improve
*Of hearing aid wearers in a study sponsored by the National Council on Aging
Call today to schedule
a consultation!
This Industry Insight was written by Dr. Suzanne Yoder, Au.D. HearWell Center
412.208.4473; [email protected], www.hearwellcenter.com.
About HearWell Center — HearWell Center is a full-service,
independently owned audiology practice proud to be
bringing better hearing to the people of Pittsburgh since
2007. HearWell Center, located in Forest Hills, is a hearing
care practice that has helped over 1,000 patients with
their hearing, tinnitus, and balance disorders — and offers
state-of-the-art diagnostic testing and expert fitting of
hearing technology.
412.208.4473
Forest Hills
2400 Ardmore Blvd, Ste 401
DO HEARING AIDS REALLY MAKE A DIFFERENCE?
More than many people may realize. Most hearing loss can be
effectively managed with customized hearing technology, but only
a fraction of people who could benefit actually use it. Adults treated
for hearing loss, however, have reported significant improvement in
important aspects of life, such as social engagement, mental health,
relationships at home, and sense of security. Plus, today’s cutting-
edge devices make it easier than ever to hear in noisy environments,
stream TV and other audio directly to the ears, confidently carry a
phone conversation, and so much more.
Dr. Suzanne Yoder, Au.D.
Owner & Doctor of Audiology
HearWellCenter.com
WOODLAND HILLS
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SPRING 2020
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