Think about the last time you heard birds chirping outside the window. You might not think about it often, or realize you’ve lost these sounds, but high register sounds are the first you’ll lose with hearing loss, and that’s why you don’t hear the birds, miss the sound of the doorbell, or struggle to understand the stories your grandkids tell you about their day. Do you ignore the phone because you can’t follow the conversation? Do you often ask people to repeat themselves, or struggle to follow conversations when in a place with a lot of background noise? These are all signs of hearing loss, and a reminder that you need to look after your hearing health.

Do you suspect you may have a hearing loss? Treating hearing loss as soon as you realize you’re struggling to hear is important for your hearing health, as well as your overall health and wellbeing. Treating hearing loss will help the cells in your ear hear, and will keep your brain active. If you have conductive hearing loss, removing the blockage will protect the cells in the ear, and dramatically increase your quality of life. Most hearing loss is treated with a quality pair of hearing aids that are programmed to match your unique hearing needs and lifestyle.