Early treatment of hearing loss can help smooth the transition to using a hearing device while preventing or at least postponing certain serious impairments.

Take Action

Once you suspect your hearing has declined, it's time to take action. Contact a hearing professional to:

1. Determine if you have a hearing loss and what its causes might be. (Your problem may be as simple as excessive earwax buildup or related to other medical causes.)
2. Get appropriate treatment.
3. Take steps to prevent further hearing damage.

Finding the Right Treatment

The right treatment for you depends on your unique hearing challenges. Some people with a hearing loss benefit from basic devices that simply amplify sound. Others may need more sophisticated hearing aids designed to amplify certain sounds and not others.

Working with a Professional

The world may sound different at first with the new technology. That's why it's important to work with a licensed hearing professional who can help you transition to the new sounds and adjust your device.

Together, you and your hearing professional will determine the proper treatment. If you do need a hearing device, the hearing professional will help you make the right choice.