If you have been struggling to hear your friends and loved ones in crowded spaces, are finding yourself turning up the volume on the TV or radio, or can’t seem to recall what someone told you yesterday, chances are that you’re dealing with some level of hearing loss.
Hearing loss works on a scaling level; some individuals have mild hearing loss, while others struggle with severe hearing loss that can lead to issues with memory and balance.
If you’d like to enhance your hearing to the levels it used to be (and better!), then a hearing test could be the first step towards achieving better hearing health.
How Can a Hearing Test Help Me?
Hearing tests do far more than help you understand your current range of hearing; getting a handle on your hearing health can help you prevent several other health conditions in the long run, too.
Did you know that balance disorders are often caused by hearing loss? Your vestibular system is located inside the cochlea, the snail-shell-like organ in your inner ear; if you’re dealing with some level of hearing loss and feeling unsteady on your feet, the two go hand in hand more closely than you might think.
Hearing loss has also been linked to cognitive decline and social isolation. Not hearing well will cause a disconnect between our brain and our ears, and the lack of full information can lead to brain fog and forgetfulness, which might make us feel less likely to want to go out and enjoy social events as we used to.
A hearing test with Wavefront consists of four steps:
1. A Conversation About You:
Here, we learn more about you as a person, not just a client. We like to get to know you and hear about your lifestyle choices, medical history, and anything else that you’d like to share with us so we can narrow down the cause of your hearing loss and determine what type of treatment will be best for your unique needs.
2. A Physical Examination of Your Ears:
We’ll look inside your ears with an otoscope to ensure that inflammation or infection aren’t the culprit behind your hearing loss, as well as check for earwax impaction.
3. The Hearing Tests:
There are several tests that we go through to get the most comprehensive and in-depth understanding of your hearing. This part is the longest, but it is entirely painless, and you’ll be seated in a comfy chair for most of the testing.
4. Discussing Your Results:
You’ll receive your results on the same day, and we’ll chat with you about potential next steps for your treatment, including hearing aids or hearing protection.
Of course, hearing loss doesn’t always end in hearing aids. Alternate forms of communication, such as American Sign Language, exist to help those with profound hearing loss communicate with one another.
A hearing test can help you understand your current range of hearing and, if requested, it can help us take steps to enhance your hearing, whether it be with protective or amplifying technology.
Where Can I Get Hearing Testing Near Me?
If you’re searching for a hearing test near Langley, Coquitlam, or Vancouver, BC, Wavefront Centre can provide it!
Simply request a callback and we’ll get in touch with you to book an appointment or answer any questions you may have about hearing tests, including the price of a hearing test, what sorts of tests are involved, and more.
Alternatively, you can find your closest Wavefront Centre and contact us over the phone for a more immediate chat.
