Why is there such a rise in the number of people suffering from severe hearing loss? Beltone Hearing Care Practitioner Troy Hollowell is here with some answers.
Hollowell explains that unlike any other physical ailment, your body does not detect or let you know when a hearing loss has taken place. Therefore, a thorough hearing evaluation is the only way to know if you do have hearing loss.
Hollowell goes on to note that a likely candidate for a hearing screening would be anyone age 50 and up. At that age it is important to start testing your hearing annually, just like any other physical or optical exam. It is important to get to the problem quickly as early detection will begin to stop and prevent the problem from getting worse.
Everyone has heard the phrase use it or lose it, and the same goes for your hearing. Hollowell says that our brain can lose its ability to understand, and this is why early detection is key. We need to understand that hearing loss is irreversible and only gets worse.
48 million Americans suffer from hearing loss, yet only 20% have sought out the help that they need.
Beltone has 30 offices in the metro area, and all you have to do is call for your FREE hearing screening. Beltone has been in business for almost 80 years, so you know that you will be with a company who cares.
For more information call 1-800-HEAR-101.