[Are you considering taking a hearing test but aren’t sure of what is involved? Healthcare professionals recommend you take a test every year if you have experienced changes in your hearing or are over 60 years of age. Hearing tests are quick, painless and non-invasive. Here is an idea of what to expect when taking a hearing test at Absolute …
The Benefits of Treating Hearing Loss
TIf you are unsure about treating your hearing loss, you’re in good company. About 28.8 million U.S. adults could benefit from treating their hearing loss. It is the third most common health condition in the states, behind heart disease and arthritis. Even though these numbers are so high, only 20 percent of those who could benefit from hearing aids are …
Encouraging a Loved One to Take a Hearing Test
\Does your partner make you repeat yourself more than you’d like? Do they want to watch TV at a volume level louder than normal? If these things are true, you probably suspect that they have hearing loss. Untreated hearing loss is linked to a host of physical and emotional issues for the hard of hearing individual, but it could also …
Identifying the Signs of Hearing Loss
IPeople often make excuses when they fail to hear something. The music was too loud, or the other person didn’t talk loudly enough. But could the real reason be hearing loss? Hearing loss is the third most common medical condition in the US. The two most common forms of hearing loss are presbycusis (age-related hearing loss) and noise-induced hearing loss. …