American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Certified Member

   
Audiology Hearing Aids Speech Pathology

There are specific answers to hearing loss: diagnosis, properly fitted hearing aids, and improved listening and communication skills. 

   
What are typical signs of a Hearing Loss?

• Difficulty with conversations, especially in noisy places.
• Turning the volume of the TV too loud for others.
• Feeling isolated.

What is the first step in treatment of a hearing problem?

• A comprehensive hearing evaluation by an audiologist.

If there is a permanent hearing loss, what can be-done to help?

• A properly fitted hearing aid can amplify weak and distorted sounds to improve hearing ability.
• A hearing aid may fit in the ear, or, behind the ear. 
• The best hearing aids are digitally programmable units, which are individually adjusted for optimum speech understanding.

Why go to an audiologist for hearing aids? Audiologists:

• Have graduate university degrees and national certification.
• Use advanced, computerized measurement procedures.
• Dispense the majority of hearing aids.
• Are dedicated to overcoming hearing loss through education and follow-up care.

Would you like to learn more?

Contact Michele Wilson, Ph.D., for an appointment and a free illustrated brochure.