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How I discovered I suffered from hearing loss

"I realized I had hearing loss when I couldn’t hear the blinker in my car. Then, I noticed trouble hearing in movies, in social situations and on the job. When you have hearing loss on a construction site, it can be life-or-death, really. I finally realized, 'Wow, I’m in trouble.'

My quality of life is so much better now. I wish I had my hearing checked a long time ago."

Michael Cave
Church restoration specialist and HearingLife patient

No two paths to discovery are the same

Hearing is like your fingerprint — everybody’s is different. Just as no two people hear quite the same, sufferers of hearing loss all have their own unique story of how they came to understand they had a problem.

It’s not always easy to acknowledge hearing loss, but it’s important that you do so. There can be serious consequences of hearing loss and many benefits to treating hearing loss. 

Do you have concerns about your hearing? We welcome you to speak with our experts to learn about what may work for you.

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Quiz yourself: Should I get my hearing checked?

Answer a few questions to see if you could benefit from a hearing test.*

Question 1 – Around the table
Do you have trouble following conversations when there are 4 or more people present?
Have you received advice from your family or friends to get your hearing tested?
Do you ever struggle to understand what others are saying because you cannot hear properly?
Do you find yourself turning up the TV or radio even when the volume is loud enough for others?

Your Result:

A hearing test is relevant for you

Your answers indicate that you experience symptoms of hearing loss. We strongly recommend booking a hearing assessment in one of our hearing centers.

The result is an indication. An in-person hearing assessment can determine if you have a hearing loss.


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Your Result:

A hearing test seems relevant for you

Your answers indicate that you experience some symptoms of hearing loss. We recommend booking a hearing assessment in one of our clinics.

The result is an indication. An in-person hearing assessment can determine if you have a hearing loss.


Book your complimentary hearing test:

Your Result:

It cannot be determined here if a hearing test is relevant for you

Your answers do not indicate that you experience symptoms of hearing loss. However, we encourage you to book a complimentary hearing assessment to establish a baseline.

The result is an indication. An in-person hearing assessment can determine if you have a hearing loss.



Book your complimentary hearing assessment:

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Exhibiting symptoms of hearing loss?

It may be difficult to accept hearing loss, but it can affect your quality of life.

Socializing becomes exhausting when you are not able to fully understand and communicate with others. Because conversations take so much more mental energy, hearing loss can also lead to irritability, anger, stress and depression1,2. There are also potential financial ramifications: hearing loss can reduce your performance at your work3 or educational institution. That’s why it’s important to take action if you are experiencing hearing loss symptoms.

Eight consequences of untreated hearing loss, emphasizing cognitive impairment risks, reduced mental sharpness, and a heightened chance of developing dementia.
Consequences of untreated hearing loss: memory impairment, diminished enjoyment of conversations, and 20-24% reduced social participation among seniors.
Untreated hearing loss effects: anxiety, insecurity, exhaustion, reduced earning potential.
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Sources:

1.  Jiang, K., Spira, A. P., Lin, F. R., Deal, J. A., & Reed, N. S. (2023). Hearing loss and fatigue in middle-aged and older adults. JAMA Otolaryngology-- Head & Neck Surgery, 149(8), 758–760. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamaoto.2023.1328

2. Bidirectional associations between sensorineural hearing loss and depression and anxiety: A meta-analysis. Frontiers in Public Health, 11. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2023.1281689

3. Mossman, A., DeMario, V. K., Price, C., Seal, S. M., Willink, A., Reed, N. S., & Nieman, C. L. (2023). Association between adult-onset hearing loss and income: A systematic review. Ear and Hearing, 44(5), 931–939.

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