Assessing Hearing Loss
Hearing loss usually occurs gradually, so many people affected by it do not recognize the early signs. In many cases, family, friends and co-workers notice the problem in others before the individual does. However, the earlier you address a potential hearing loss, the better — not only for your quality of life but also to keep all of your treatment options open.
Research clearly shows that untreated hearing loss can:
- Increase stress, exacerbating other health issues, including anxiety and depression
- Reduce income, in some cases, by up to 20 percent
- Isolate individuals and keep them from enjoying friends, family and other activities
Take the 5-minute Hearing Test to help determine if your hearing, or that of a loved one, should be assessed by a professional at Enhanced Auditory Resources.
Testimonials
I first visited EAR in the fall of 2008 when, as a new university instructor, I was concerned that my trouble hearing would negatively impact my performance in leading class discussions.
I'll admit that I was skeptical that hearing aids would make a difference and worried that I would be subjected to high-pressure sales and poor follow-up customer service.
But, I was lucky to have walked in the door at EAR! I found that I was treated as a respected client who needed help. EAR performed the auditory testing, reviewed the current technology with me, suggested options and then allowed me to have a free, no-risk home trial. I found that “hearing is believing” and decided to purchase a set of hearing aids about 15 months ago. Periodically I hear from EAR asking how things are going which shows they care about their clients. When I did have an equipment problem, they worked with the manufacturer to get it resolved with no cost to me. I think EAR does a great job and would recommend them highly to anyone experiencing hearing problems.
PS – my classes went well – no one seemed to notice the hearing aids and I was able to effectively manage discussion in a very large classroom
- Nick L. from Newton, Ma