HEARING LOSS TREATMENT IN KNOXVILLE, TN
In fact, hearing loss typically happens to us very slowly, over a long time, so it’s easy to miss. And it’s more common than you might think.
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You’re not alone!
The latest available statistics show that over 10% of the U.S. population reports difficulty hearing. That’s more than 31 million people—and as the Baby Boomer generation continues to age, that number will continue to grow. In fact, 48 million Americans of all ages experience hearing loss, including one in six baby boomers.
Hearing loss can be caused by exposure to noise, diabetes, or other medical factors, but most often it’s simply the natural result of aging.
And while you can’t stop aging—yet—you can treat hearing loss.
At Audiolife Hearing Center in Knoxville, TN, we provide effective, personalized hearing care to patients throughout Knoxville, Farragut, Maryville, Alcoa, Oak Ridge, Seymour, and surrounding East Tennessee communities. The good news is that most hearing loss is mild and highly treatable. There’s no reason to tough it out or miss out on moments you should be enjoying.
With the right hearing treatment plan and expertly-fitted hearing aids, you can turn up the volume on life again. You can stop asking people to repeat themselves. You can turn the TV down to a normal level. And most importantly, you can stay fully involved in all the conversations, activities, and relationships that matter most.
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You don’t have to live with hearing loss.
HOW WE HEAR
When sound waves hit your eardrum, it vibrates and, in turn, moves the bone shaped like a hammer. The hammer then moves the anvil, which moves the stirrup, transmitting the vibrations into your inner ear. The middle ear functions to amplify sound, which is why significant hearing loss can result from any disruption in any of its parts.
Hair cells can be damaged by use of ototoxic drugs, disease and simply aging. And once these hair cells are gone, you can’t use Rogaine to make them come back. Hearing aids can be used to compensate.
All the parts described above create a system which enables you to hear clearly. If you’re experiencing hearing loss, we can determine what’s not working as well as it should be. Then we’ll explain your options to you and help you choose the best solution for your hearing needs and your lifestyle.
Why wait? You don’t have to live with hearing loss.
Why wait? You don’t have to live with hearing loss.
9 MYTHS ABOUT HEARING LOSS
Before you put off treatment for another day, discover the truth about hearing loss.
MYTH 1: I’d know if I had hearing loss.
Remember that people without hearing loss don’t need to convince others that “I can hear just fine!” If you’ve been told that you need a hearing test, it’s time to get one.
MYTH 2: It’s not worth the trouble to improve my hearing.
MYTH 3: It doesn’t matter if I put off getting hearing aids.
MYTH 4: If you’re hearing impaired, it’s just a matter of turning up the volume.
The right way to turn up the volume is with the use of professionally programmed hearing aids, so that you don’t have to turn up the volume on everyone else. Keep in mind that people resent being burdened when they know that someone could just as easily help themselves.
MYTH 5: Hearing aids won’t work for me.
On the other hand, if you work with your hearing specialist to find the right hearing aid, programmed for your specific hearing loss, fit and adjusted to your lifestyle, your hearing aids will almost certainly help you hear better.
MYTH 6: Hearing aids are ugly.
MYTH 7: Hearing aids will make me look – and feel – old.
MYTH 8: I can save money by just getting one hearing aid
MYTH 9: Hearing aids are expensive
Hearing clearly is part of staying healthy, happy and active. How much is that worth to you? The hearing specialists at AudioLife will recommend the hearing aid options that best match your hearing needs, your lifestyle and your budget.