Hearing Health
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Gradual Hearing Loss
Q – WHY DON’T PEOPLE SPEAK LOUDER AND NOT MUMBLE?
A large percentage of our clientele is dealing with a hearing loss of gradual onset over a long period of time. Therefore it does not appear to be an urgent matter.
The people who notice the loss most are those in their social circle who must constantly repeat words, turn up the television volume and talk much louder. As time passes, this can become a more serious concern. The hearing loss person may not hear the ‘correct’ word which could cause problems at appointments or >meetings. The meaning of conversations may also not be completely understood.
Personal safely can become an issue if one can’t hear footstep from behind or car direction signal or people coming to a residence door. Telephone conversations may be increasingly more difficult.
In all but the most unusual cases, hearing loss is permanent. It is most often up to family members and friends to encourage people with these difficulties to get a hearing evaluation. This is the only way to know for certain if there should be concern.
Article Submitted by: Brenda J. Brumwell, DC., RHIP
Registered Hearing Instrument Practitioner
Her office is located at:
164 - 8180 No. 2 Rd.
Richmond, BC V7C 5K1
Tel 604-271-4327
Fax 604-271-4387
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