June 8, 2011
The Bay Voice
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Are you losing the
soundtrack Why is it difficult to hear? In 90% of all cases, hearing loss occurs because the delicate hair cells in the inner ear are irreparably broken or do not otherwise function properly. This means that the brain does not receive all the sounds and frequencies it needs to provide a complete soundtrack.
Can you hear the
Realize what you are missing
Sounds provide useful information and enhance our experiences that give meaning to our lives. Maybe you have … a bird singing in the garden? already forgotten the … your sister’s voice on the phone? sound of a purring cat … a car’s turn signal? or the crisp sound of … friends’ conversation at a busy café? snow under your boots … your neighbors’ knock on your front door? one cold winter morning. … rain on a warm summer evening? Because hearing loss typically develops gradually, … a child’s giggle? you may not notice the loss of subtle everyday sounds such as a ticking clock or a rustling newspaper. Before you know it, you are missing sounds that are critical to communication.
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Hearing instruments are more discreet than hearing loss Long gone are the days when hearing instruments were large, obvious and embarrassing. Just like computers and cell phones from a decade ago, hearing instruments are now much smaller and offer amazing technological performance. The hearing test and consultation will tell As hearing loss develops gradually, it is not always easy to recognize the extent of the problem. If you have trouble hearing one or more of the aforementioned sounds, you might not be experiencing life to the fullest. A
of your life?
simple hearing test can determine if you have a hearing loss. You get an eye test every now and then, so why not have your hearing checked as well? Untreated hearing loss has many consequences Living with untreated hearing loss means difficulties in conversations with others, social gatherings, and perhaps lost performance at work. There is no good reason to wait Most people typically disregard their hearing loss for five to seven years. This is a bad decision. Putting off the inevitable will just make it harder to rectify the problem. Your brain gets used to not hearing everyday sounds and the longer you live without sounds, the longer it may take for the brain to understand them again. Where do I go from here? The first step is to see an audiologist for a hearing test. Depending on your test results and the nature of your hearing loss, you will either be referred to an ENT doctor for further examination or you’ll be advised on which kind of hearing instruments best suit your needs.
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Why choose an Audiologist? ee from a university with an ccredited Audiology program. They are educated and trained to prevent, ders, as well as to provide treatment plans ncluding hearing aids and other assistive listening devices. More than any other earing care professional, Audiologists understand how the degree of your fects your communication with others and your quality of life.
You Can Trust Advanced Audiology Services: Our provider, Lisa Bont, is a Certified Clinical Audiologist with a post-graduate Masters Degree in Audiology from Western Michigan University. She has over twenty-one years experience in the field and truly enjoys her profession. She finds great satisfaction in helping others improve their lives by providing patient focused hearing solutions. Lisa also provides diagnostic testing for the Lakeshore Ear, Nose and Throat River District office. Her affiliation with the knowledgeable specialists there allow our patients complete and comprehensive hearing care.
3158 Gratiot Blvd. • Marysville, MI 48040 Lisa Bont MA, CCC-A
(888) 439-9146 Lakeshore ENT 4150 River Road, Suite E • East China, MI 48054 www.advancedaudiologyservices.com