BETTER HEARING
A KEY RELATIONSHIP IN YOUR HEARING HEALTH !
INDUSTRY INSIGHT
BETTER HEARING
If you have hearing challenges , seeking treatment can go a long way toward enhancing relationships in your daily life — at home , work , and play . But did you know , one of the most important relationships in your journey to better hearing may be the one you build with your professional hearing care provider .
Here are five ways this crucial bond goes beyond buying hearing aids :
COMMUNICATION REHABILITATION
Most hearing loss can be effectively managed with today ’ s cuttingedge hearing technology , but it ’ s only natural to need a little help adjusting to the increased breadth of sound in your life . Whether through counseling , communication retraining , support group activities or otherwise , your provider can help you make the most of your new world .
DEVICE ADJUSTMENTS
It ’ s normal for your technology to need adjusting periodically . The birth of a child , a new job , or a new hobby can affect whether your current settings match your hearing needs . You may also lose hearing over time because of aging or other factors . Annual evaluations — or even “ clean and checks ”— are a great time to talk about any changes in your hearing or your listening environments , so your settings can be fine-tuned as necessary .
BEYOND DIY CARE
No matter how well you clean and maintain your devices , wax and debris build up inside the casing , and tiny components wear out . When you come in for your clean and checks , your devices get a deep clean , and any worn-out components such as domes and tubing get replaced , so you never miss a moment of what ’ s most important .
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TECH TRANSITIONS
If your listening lifestyle changes enough , you might need to upgrade your technology . Through the relationship you ’ ve cultivated , your provider is in a unique position to match the latest updates in hearing technology to your newer listening lifestyle . As your hearing — and hearing technology — continues to evolve , your dedicated provider will be there every step of the way .
After all , when you get glasses for eyesight , you keep going to the eye doctor ; annual checkups ensure the new specs still fit your needs . Same with regular dental care — you ’ re not done with the dentist after fillings or braces . And so it is with hearing help … Your relationship with a local licensed provider helps ensure that your devices always meet your lifestyle and listening needs .
Has it been a while since you ’ ve had your hearing checked ? Does listening seem more difficult than it used to be ? Hearing health and overall wellness go hand in hand . Schedule time with your local hearing care provider to get the most of your hearing health , 412.208.4473 .
HEARING PROTECTION
Close to a quarter of U . S . adults might have hearing loss linked to excess noise , according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders , making it important to take steps to reduce the risk . Whether you jam in a band , handle loud machinery , or are otherwise exposed to dangerous noise levels , your hearing care specialist can recommend and customize ear protection for your individual needs .
This Industry Insight was written by Dr . Suzanne Yoder , Au . D ., HearWell Center , 412.208.4473 , DrYoder @ hearwellcenter . com ; hearwellcenter . com . HearWell Center is a full-service , independently owned audiology practice proud to be bringing better hearing to the people of Pittsburgh since 2007 . Located in Forest Hills , it is a hearing care practice that has helped more than 1,000 patients with their hearing , tinnitus , and balance disorders — and offers state-ofthe-art diagnostic testing and expert fitting of hearing technology .
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