Hearing loss affects the quality of your life!

Research shows that improving you hearing status is clearly associated with improvements in your quality of life. To miss any interactions with friends, family, or caretakers may be devastating to your social, emotional or functional well being.

Hearing loss does not have to sentence you to a life of silence or isolation. However, failing to seek hearing help may diminish or decrease the quality of life you have or will have in the future.

Facts About Hearing

Hearing loss affects over 10% of the US population or over 30 Million people. The most

common type of hearing loss is sensorineural or nerve damage. This loss usually occurs gradually over a long period of time and can go undetected until it affects communication. In the meantime a hearing loss can lead to feelings of depression, isolation, and paranoia.

Hearing Evaluations

A hearing evaluation is a painless, safe and straightforward process. We will discuss your difficulties and needs then take a look in your ears, an otoscopic evaluation. The size and shape of your ear canals will be assessed as well as moisture and cerumen (ear wax) factors. Your hearing is then evaluated in our soundproof room using a variety of test protocols including pure tone signals and live speech. These results will be reviewed with you and if any hearing loss exists, options will be discussed and can be demonstrated.