Hearing loss can take many forms: It can be mild or severe, present at birth or begin later in life, occur gradually or suddenly, result from a health condition or accompany aging. It is estimated that 30 million people in the United States have hearing loss, and hearing loss has been identified as the fifth leading cause, globally, of years lived with disability. Furthermore, as the U.S. population of older adults increases, hearing loss has become an area of greater concern.
Hearing is a vital human sense that is important for communication and health and can affect quality of life. Yet for a variety of reasons, many people with hearing loss do not seek out or receive hearing health care. Estimates of hearing aid use are that 67 to 86 percent of people who may benefit from hearing aids do not use them, and many hearing assistive technologies as well as auditory rehabilitation services are not fully utilized. Long seen as an issue for individuals (and to some extent their families and friends), there is a growing recognition that hearing loss is a significant public health concern.
Do you have a hearing loss? Are you genuinely not sure? The easiest first step you can take is to get a hearing screening. At Renaissance Hearing Center we provide this service at no charge. It takes only minutes to complete and will give you the information you need: either there is no hearing loss or there is. If there is no loss, no further action is required. If a loss has been detected, then a conversation can be had as to what the next sensible steps would be. Your health is too important to not have the answers. Please contact us so we can help you.
