Taking Care of Your Hearing Health for a Fresh Start

Taking the first steps to care for your hearing health is definitely less "routine" than making an appointment for an eye exam or a dental cleaning. People usually wait until their hearing loss becomes inconvenient, and even then, many are still reluctant to seek help.

However, it is important to realize that the consequences of hearing loss can affect many areas of daily life. Whether cognitive, emotional, or social, the impact should not be taken lightly. As for benefits, they are countless.

So why wait any longer?

Josée Aumont-Blanchette Audioprosthetist practicing in Valleyfield

Know How to Listen to Your Hearing

The signs of hearing loss can be varied. Some are more subtle, while others are much more obvious. Why do I need to press the phone so hard against my ear to hear properly? Why does it always seem like people are mumbling?

It is easier to blame fatigue or even a lack of attention. A little rest and a little more focus, and that should do it! Everything will be fine! However, as we interact with others, we realize that the quality of our hearing is not getting any better. Not only can it be frustrating to constantly ask others to repeat themselves, we often notice impatience in our conversation partners, who would also like the discussion to go more smoothly.

Maybe it’s time to make an appointment.

Let Yourself Be Guided

Initially, it is recommended that you make an appointment for a hearing health consultation. During this appointment, the hearing health professional will proceed to a brief evaluation of your hearing.

The results of the consultation will reveal whether there is hearing loss or not. If so, steps to improve the situation will be recommended and wearing hearing aids may be necessary. It is important to listen and trust the hearing health professionnal. They will answer all your questions and offer personalized

As soon as someone with hearing loss starts wearing hearing aids, the long-term consequences of hearing loss will be reduced.

Furthermore, most people will be surprised to see how small, discreet, efficient, comfortable, and customizable hearing aids are. Over the years, they have become small, cutting-edge accessories.

And Finally, Enjoy!

The benefits of hearing aids quickly become apparent: you regain your self-confidence and the desire to converse, exchange, and share without being constantly worried about not following the conversation properly.

Gradually, family gatherings, dinners with friends, and discussions with colleagues become enjoyable again. This openness to others may even encourage someone with hearing loss to discuss it with those who are part of their daily lives. The people around them are usually very receptive and willing to adapt to put them at ease. Misunderstandings can be avoided, as everyone will be aware of the situation.

It's up to you to make the right decisions for your hearing health. Starting with a free* hearing consultation, including a brief evaluation of your hearing, you'll have the information you need to take an important first step in the right direction!

Do you have concerns about the quality of your hearing? Fill out the Hearing and Listening Problems

Screening questionnaire on the next page.

An assessment by an audioprosthetist is required to determine which hearing aid suits the patient’s needs.