Hear Your World Better
Does Your Loved One Have Hearing Loss?
Here are some symptoms to help you determine if your friend, family or loved one may have hearing loss:
- Turning up the TV or radio louder than others
- Asking family or friends to repeat frequently
- Thinking everyone mumbles
- Avoiding activities because they can’t hear at them
- Frequent ringing in the ears
- Difficulty hearing on the telephone
- Difficult hearing in a ‘crowd’ or where background noise is present
If they experience two or more of these symptoms frequently:
We recommend they have their hearing examined by a qualified hearing professional at our clinics.
Many people are resistant to get a hearing test for fear that they may have hearing loss.
THINGS YOU CAN DO TO HELP:
- Support them by accompanying them to the appointment.
- Remind them that hearing loss is common, especially over age 60 and that they are NOT alone.
- Share some of the sounds that they love and may want to hear better.
- Share the important reasons to consider treatment if they have hearing loss such as brain health.
- Encourage them to consider trying hearing aids or other assistive devices recommended by their hearing professional.
The latest Canadian research shows that hearing loss is present in 47% of those over 60 and that on average, individuals take between 7-10 years to take action. Research in the Journal of the Geriatric Society of America (2015) showed increased cognitive decline in those aged 50+ with hearing loss who did not wear hearing aids compared to those who did. Patients with hearing loss who wore hearing aids protected their cognitive function compared to those who did not. [Lancet, 2023]
There are several types of hearing aids and devices and financial support programs available for seniors of all income levels. We can help them find financial applications to assist them.
Assistive devices such as amplified telephones, headphones and shake awake alarm clocks, may also be of help (available at Deaf & Hear Alberta).
Call 403-252-4722 to make an appointment
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We are each here working hard to help you hear your world better!
We want to know what each patient’s unique hearing challenges are. We therefore complete a thorough audiometric test battery as well as ‘listening in noise’ testing. This gives us a better understanding of the ‘real world’ hearing abilities you have.
There is extensive research to show that early identification and treatment is critical to good brain health.