Why You Should Choose an Audiologist for your hearing healthcare

Audiologists are trained in the science of hearing, balance, and related disorders. As one of the fastest growing fields in the United States, audiology is focused on providing diagnosis and treatment for hearing loss.

Currently, hearing loss is the third most common physical condition in the United States, after heart disease and arthritis. In recent years, studies on hearing loss have found that younger generations are experiencing hearing loss at earlier ages than their predecessors. Audiologists are trained to identify, assess, and treat hearing loss for people of any age.

A wide range of studies have linked untreated hearing loss to a host of related physical conditions, from depression to cognitive impairment to dementia to a higher rate of accidents and falls. Identifying and treating hearing loss in its early stages has been found to significantly reduce the risk of developing other medical disorders, while also improving a person’s quality of life by keeping them engaged with their careers and social lives.

Specialities in the audiology field

Audiologists are licensed professionals who may specialize in a range of hearing-related areas, from pediatric to geriatric hearing, to cochlear implants, tinnitus (a “ringing of the ears”) to hearing aids, to balance disorders. They are also trained in providing preventative care as well as services to minimize the impact of hearing loss and related disorders.

Hearing loss has the potential to affect a wide range of areas in a person’s life. People with untreated hearing loss tend to have lower earning power in terms of employment, compared to colleagues with normal hearing. In terms of cognitive ability, untreated hearing loss tends to have adverse effects and has been linked to an increased risk of dementia due to the cognitive burden it puts on the brain. Untreated hearing loss has been found to cause social isolation, and increase the risk of depression and anxiety. Visiting an audiologist at early signs of hearing loss has a number of social, emotional, and physical benefits.

Audiologist provide patient-centered care

Audiologists provide patient-centered care for people who experience hearing loss. In addition to providing a scientific context for your experience with hearing loss, audiologists are trained to provide a holistic model of understanding your personal preferences and needs. Understanding that hearing is a very specific experience that differs from person to person, audiologists tailor the potential treatments to the complexities of your experience. Taking into account medical history and daily lifestyle, audiologists work to minimize the impact of your hearing loss within a personalized context. Our audiologists are equipped with insight and knowledge on the latest, most innovative and technologically advanced hearing devices available on the market.

How can the audiologists of OCPHS help you?

Our audiologists will assess your hearing ability in a series of simple, noninvasive tests, and provide personalized care and attention to meet your specific hearing needs. Once a treatment has been determined, our audiologists customize and fit hearing aids and cochlear implants to seamlessly improve the sounds of your life. We also provide options for assistive listening devices, as well as treatments for tinnitus and balance disorders. If you have been experiencing signs of hearing loss, schedule an appointment with an audiologist as soon as possible.

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