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What is Hearing Loss?
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Do I Have Hearing Loss?
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I Have Hearing Loss — Now What?
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I’m Ready to Get Help!
Archelle Georgiou, M.D.
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WHAT IS HEARING LOSS?
Is hearing loss common?
What causes it?
Seven signs of hearing loss
Frequently asking others to repeat themselves
Turning the TV to a volume others find loud
Having trouble understanding conversations in noisy places
Avoiding social situations that were once enjoyable
Feeling like others are mumbling
Difficulty hearing women and children’s voices
Being told by others that you have hearing loss
What is hearing loss?
Hearing is one of the human body’s most remarkable senses. It connects us to people, helps keep us engaged, and brings the world around us to life. Losing this vital sense doesn’t typically happen overnight, and isn’t always as obvious as other physical changes and challenges.
Seven signs of hearing loss
Frequently asking others to repeat themselves
Turning the TV to a volume others find loud
Having trouble understanding conversations in noisy places
Avoiding social situations that were once enjoyable
Feeling like others are mumbling
Difficulty hearing women and children’s voices
Being told by others that you have hearing loss
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DO I HAVE HEARING LOSS?
To find out if you have hearing loss, schedule a hearing evaluation with a hearing professional.
It’s easy and convenient!
Do I have hearing loss?
To find out if you have hearing loss, schedule a hearing evaluation with a hearing professional.
It’s easy and convenient!
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I HAVE HEARING LOSS — NOW WHAT?
It’s no big deal, right?
Actually, untreated hearing loss is linked to…
Why should I treat it?
Can’t I just ignore it?
See what you could miss if you do:
Birds singing
Music playing
Water burbling
Friends talking
Kids laughing
I have hearing loss. Now What?
The gradual nature of hearing loss (in most cases) can make it feel less urgent to address. What you decide to do depends on numerous factors, like personal and professional needs, physical and mental health well-being, and long-term quality-of-life goals.
It’s no big deal, right?
Actually, untreated hearing loss is linked to…
Why should I treat it?
Can’t I just ignore it?
See what you could miss if you do:
Birds singing
Music playing
Water burbling
Friends talking
Kids laughing
I’m ready to get help?
Making the decision to treat your hearing loss is smart. Research clearly shows that hearing better leads to living better. And hearing loss is one of the most treatable conditions there is. Congratulations for choosing to live a healthy hearing life!
