3 Reasons to See the Audiologist

Unfortunately, in today’s society people often place less importance on their hearing health, than their eyes, teeth and general well being.

Don’t make the mistake of underestimating how important your sense of hearing is. It promotes cognitive ability, enables an active social life and protects against dementia. You wouldn’t go to the hardware store to have a tooth removed, so why risk being cavalier with your ability to hear?

If you’ve noticed recently you’re not hearing as well as you used to, now is the time to take control. Consider these three reasons to visit an audiologist and see if they apply to you.

1. People mumble more than they used to

Does your partner mumble? Perhaps you agree with comments, merely because you’re sick of asking people to repeat themselves. Or maybe the background noise in a restaurant seem more intrusive and stop you from hearing what your friends are saying. 

All of these are telltale signs that your hearing isn’t what it used to be. 

An important fact that many people don’t know is that correcting mild hearing loss helps to protect your ability to hear in the future. Simply ignoring the issue and letting your hearing slowly decline, actually makes it trickier to correct when you eventually do decide to take action.

In other words, get a hearing test by an audiologist sooner rather than later.

2. The doctor refers you

If you’re struggling to hear, getting a physical exam from your physician is a sensible next step. You never know, there might be a simple explanation such as an excess of earwax, which when removed gets you back on track. 

However, know that doctors usually refer causes of hearing loss to an audiologist, as the latter are the experts when it comes to the auditory system.

3. Your priority is value for money

An audiologist represents the best value for money. Yes, you may find cheaper deals on hearing devices online, but all too often that ‘cheap’ device is an expensive mistake. If the device isn’t suited to your needs or you aren’t taught how to use it, then your money is wasted along with the hearing aid.

An audiologist, however, takes the time to match your hearing needs to the perfect device for you, so that you feel confident to wear it day in and day out. Although the initial investment may be higher, when you break it down to a cost-per-wear basis, the device selected with an audiologist’s assistance offers superb value for money.

And finally, audiologists are healthcare professionals trained in hearing health. As well as measuring your hearing, they also look for the cause of any hearing loss. So know that by investing in their expertise you can rest easier knowing your hearing is in capable hands.