
Throughout various life stages, it’s a good idea to have different kinds of tests and routine checkups performed to make sure your body’s systems are running optimally. Just like vision screenings and cholesterol tests, hearing evaluations should be a regular part of your health routine, especially as you age.
According to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Associaton (ASHA), you should get a baseline hearing test around age 21. That way, when you're older, your hearing care professional can understand how much it has changed. If you are not experiencing signs of hearing loss, you should test your hearing:
Even if you're not experiencing obvious problems, hearing loss can creep in gradually and go untreated for years. Early detection is critical to prevent issues from worsening.
The following quiz questions are adapted from the Hearing Handicap Inventory for Adults (HHIA), a 25-part questionnaire used to assess how hearing loss may be impacting you. Keep track of your answers on a piece of paper to understand where you may be struggling to hear.
If you answered "yes" to two or more questions, you may be experiencing early symptoms of hearing loss.
An in-person hearing test does more than confirm what an online screening may suggest. It helps you:
At your appointment, your certified hearing care professional will:
Best of all? It's fast, painless, and completely free. You have nothing to lose and so much to gain, including peace of mind and personalized care.
Hearing aids do not restore natural hearing. Individual experiences vary depending on severity of hearing loss, accuracy of evaluation, proper fit and ability to adapt to amplification.
Our hearing evaluation and video otoscopic inspection are always free. A hearing evaluation is an audiometric test to determine proper amplification needs only. These are not medical exams or diagnoses nor are they intended to replace a physician's care. If you suspect a medical problem, please seek treatment from your doctor.
*Based on results of a study conducted by the manufacturer examining spontaneous acceptance of APD 3.0 in a group of new hearing aid users. Individual results may vary.