"What are the signs of hearing loss?"
The signs of hearing loss can be subtle and emerge slowly. This is more common with noise-induced or age-related hearing loss. If you experience any of the following signs, you might have hearing loss:
• Do you require frequent repetition?
• Do you have difficulty following conversations involving more than two people?
• Do you think that other people sound muffled or like they're mumbling?
• Do you have difficulty hearing in noisy situations, like conferences, restaurants, malls, or crowded meeting rooms?
• Do you have trouble hearing children and women?
• Do you have your TV or radio turned up to a high volume?
• Do you answer or respond inappropriately in conversations?
• Do you have ringing in your ears, read lips or more intently watch people's faces when they speak with you?
The current statistics from the Better Hearing Institute are that one in six Baby Boomers have hearing loss and three in 10 of people over 55 hearing loss, while seniors in their 70s have a greater than 50 percent incidence of hearing loss.
Almost everyone knows at least one person who has a hearing loss that is affecting communications but refuses to acknowledge or do anything about it. We counsel with our patients and their family to help improve their ability to communicate and their overall quality of life.
"At Payne's Miracle-Ear Hearing Center, we encourage you, if you experience any of the above-mentioned symptoms of hearing loss, to contact our Hearing Specialists. We offer complimentary hearing evaluations," a news release said.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Payne's Miracle-Ear Hearing Center, 501-520-4327 for Hot Springs or 501-984-5250 for Hot Springs Village.
"We look forward to meeting you and serving your hearing health care needs. 'Our patients are our priority!'"
Business on 05/20/2019