Ellensburg, WA: (509) 925-2211

Hearing Blog

How to encourage a loved one with hearing loss to seek help

October 14, 2021

It’s been proven that — left untreated — hearing loss can have a negative effect on our quality of life. Studies have linked untreated hearing loss to decreased cognitive function, higher incidences of hospitalizations, falls and depression, and increased risk of social isolation and dementia. Those studies don’t take into account how ignoring hearing loss can diminish social interactions, television and movie watching, enjoyment of music and nature, and increase our feelings of missing out ...

Read more..

How to know if you have hearing loss

October 1, 2021

Not sure if you have hearing loss? That’s not uncommon. Hearing loss symptoms are subtle and typically emerge slowly. It frequently takes years for people to realize they have hearing loss. Also, we simply don’t test our hearing enough. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) notes that “less than half of adults who reported trouble hearing had seen a healthcare provider for their hearing in the past five years.” There’s ...

Read more..

×

Request an Appointment

Please use the Additional Comments box for any further details or questions.

First Appointment Choice

Second Appointment Choice

Additional Comments

×
Video content here