Hearing loss is a fairly common health issue for adults in Canada.
The good news is that it is treatable, especially when addressed at earlier stages. If your hearing is not what it used to be, why not schedule an appointment to get it checked as soon as possible.
To help with this, NexGen Hearing is pleased to offer free hearing tests at our hearing clinics across Vancouver, Lower Mainland BC, Vancouver Island and the British Columbia Interior.
What can you expect during this hearing test? That’s what we’ll explore in this edition of the NexGen Hearing blog.
What Does a Hearing Test Entail?
Being proactive about your hearing health today will pay off tomorrow.
That’s why we recommend getting your hearing checked, especially if you have concerns regarding hearing loss or feel as though your hearing has deteriorated over time.
Our free, three-step hearing test includes:
1. Air Conduction
You will be listening to tones of decreasing volume until they are no longer audible.
Both left and right ears will undergo this test independently.
2. Word Discrimination
You will listen to spoken words in both ears.
Since you won’t be able to read the speaker’s lips, this will effectively measure your ability to identify speech.
3. Tympanometry
In a tymnpanometry test, we will check whether your eardrums and middle ear system are working properly.
This way, we will be able to determine if your hearing loss is coming from your inner ear or your middle ear.
Hearing assessments are painless and take less than one hour of your day. All you have to do is choose a NexGen Hearing clinic near you to book your free hearing test.
Reasons to Test Your Hearing
While most adults get their eyes examined frequently, many people do not get their hearing tested as often as they should.
While hearing aids cannot repair hearing damage, they can help restore the sounds of the world around you.
Still, it is preferable to maintain the hearing level you already have and use preventative measures to ward off further hearing loss. A hearing test can help determine where that hearing loss is occurring, so that you can take measures to preserve your hearing from here on out.
Here are 3 reasons to visit an audiologist:
To catch hearing loss early
One in five adults in Canada experiences hearing loss.
The longer you wait, the more difficult it will be for your brain to adapt to hearing aids.
For health reasons
Hearing loss does not only occur due to aging.
It can be a symptom of several health conditions, such as cardiovascular disease or diabetes.
Also, if you work in a noisy environment, getting your hearing tested can help you protect your ears better.
To establish a baseline
If you are in your 50s or more, and you haven’t gotten your hearing tested recently, it’s time to visit your local audiologist.
Even if there is no significant hearing loss, your test will serve as a benchmark for future assessments.
If you find yourself turning the volume up while your family complains about your hearing issues, or you are frequently asking other people to repeat themselves, you might be experiencing hearing loss. Do not postpone your hearing test any longer!
Listen to Your Body
Having established the importance of getting one’s hearing checked, we invite you to contact us today to schedule your free hearing test.
By examining your unique hearing requirements, our specialists will determine the best next steps for your hearing needs and assist you with any questions you may have.
