Hearing Loss
Educating our patients on hearing loss and how to manage it
Managing Hearing Loss at Universal Audiology
Hearing loss is when you can hear sound but you just lack the clarity to hear words in conversations or you can’t hear certain tones or frequencies. Hearing loss can happen naturally or can be the result of repeated exposure to loud noise. Often, as we age the hair cells in the inner ear deteriorate, causing hearing loss. The best solution is to manage your hearing loss with hearing aids. At Universal Audiology & Hearing Center, we have a wide range of hearing aids that will help you manage your hearing loss and continue to hear the voices of the people you love.
Signs of Hearing Loss
- Sounds seem muffled
- It’s harder to hear when there is background noise
- You often ask people to repeat themselves
- You listen to the TV at a volume louder than everyone else
- You can hear sounds but you can’t hear what people are saying
- You hear a ringing in your ears (tinnitus)
Hearing and Your Brain
Hearing doesn’t only involve your ears. To hear and process sounds, sound must reach the auditory cortex of the brain. The brain is how we process and make meaning of sounds, not through the ears. When you have hearing loss, your brain isn’t receiving the necessary stimulation it needs to remain active and healthy. When you can’t hear clearly because of hearing loss, you miss out on certain sounds and frequencies, and eventually your brain will forget those sounds. This can lead to cognitive decline and even dementia.
It’s important to manage your hearing loss as soon as possible to keep your brain active and healthy. Hearing loss can cause unnecessary strain on your mental health and your brain. In fact, those who have hearing loss often feel tired after social interactions. This can result in social isolation because you feel too tired to interact with other people. To keep your brain healthy and to combat the feeling of mental fatigue, contact us today and see how hearing aids can help you.
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Our Office Locations
Olean Office
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2223 West State St, Suite 102
Olean, NY 14760 - (716) 366-1188
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Mon - Wed: 8:30AM-4PM
Thurs - Sun: CLOSED
Orchard Park Office
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3959 N Buffalo Rd
Orchard Park, NY 14127 - (716) 662-8102
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Mon - Fri: 9AM-4PM
Sat & Sun: CLOSED
Dunkirk Office
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860 Central Avenue
Dunkirk, NY 14048 - (716) 366-1188
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Mon - Fri: 9AM-4PM
Sat & Sun: CLOSED
Jamestown Office
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505 Foote Avenue
Jamestown, NY 14701 - (716) 484-7399
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Mon - Fri: 9AM-4PM
Sat & Sun: CLOSED
