CHILDREN AND HEARING LOSS

A child’s development depends fundamentally on his ability to hear. Children learn how to speak by listening to others and then they communicate themselves. Healthy hearing helps your child tackle life’s challenges and opportunities, at home and at school.

What do you do if your child is hard of hearing? If you have concerns about your child’s hearing, make an appointment for an audiological (hearing) assessment. This assessment will determine whether, and to what extent, a hearing loss is present. No child is too young to have his hearing checked. With the modern technologies, even newborn babies can be examined for hearing loss.

With the latest technology, this early diagnosis gives you and your child the chance to compensate the hearing loss. The success of numerous forms of treatment for children prove that if the child has optimal hearing he/she is likely to have better opportunities to reach his/her potential.

Dr. Sarah Nelson

How Did This Happen?

Hearing loss that occurs gradually as you age is common. Today approximately 800 million people in the world are affected by hearing loss. By 2015 it is estimated to be 1.1 billion.

· 65% have mild hearing loss

· 30% moderate loss

· 5% severe or profound loss

Doctors believe that heredity and chronic exposure to loud noises are the main factors that contribute to hearing loss over time. Other factors, such as earwax blockage, can prevent your ears from conducting sounds.

Hearing loss is not a symptom of just the older generation. The majority of people with hearing loss are school and working age. More and more young people experience hearing loss, mainly due to excessive noise levels and listening to music too loud (i.e. MP3 players, iPods, etc.)

You can't reverse hearing loss. However, you don't have to live in a world of muted, less distinct sounds. With Dr. Nelson’s help, you can take steps to improve what you hear and enjoy your life.

Dr. Sarah Nelson

Untreated Hearing Loss

People with untreated hearing loss oftentimes have an increase in negative psychosocial conditions, such as depression, anxiety and isolation, especially in the older generation. The quality of life for the hearing impaired individual is affected if left untreated.

Among people over the age of 50 suffering from hearing loss, the survey revealed that those who did not use hearing aids were more likely to report the following:

 

· Sadness and depression

· Worry and anxiety

· Paranoia

· Less social activity

· Emotional turmoil and insecurity

 

Don't suffer with untreated hearing loss. Call today to schedule a hearing test for yourself or a

loved one. 218-454-EARS (3277).

 

Dr. Sarah Nelson

 

 

Accucare Audiology and Dr. Sarah Nelson.

 

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How your hearing device looks, feels, and aids with your hearing, is important for you to communicate effectively every day. With your new hearing device, you will hear better around the house, in restaurants, at work, at church, in groups of people, in meetings, in stores, at family get-togethers or in one-on-one conversation with friends and family. We offer you a money back guarantee. No hidden fees. This is our guarantee. Your hearing health is our top priority. 

 

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Dr. Sarah Nelson
218-454-EARS (3277)

Hearing Aids Are for "Old" People

MYTH: Hearing Aids are for "Old" People.
FACT: Probably one of the biggest impediments to people getting help for hearing loss is the belief that only "old" people wear hearing aids, and that others will think you are old. Hearing loss does not mean old age. Many people develop hearing loss in their 40's and 50's as a result of noise exposure in their earlier years, medically related causes, or genetic predisposition. Age really doesn't matter. What matters are that if you do have a hearing loss you do something about it.

Thank you,

Dr. Nelson

Signs of Hearing Loss

SIGNS OF HEARING LOSS - The signs of hearing loss can be subtle and emerge slowly, or they can be significant and come on suddenly. Either way, there are some common symptoms. Take our quick quiz on our website "Do I need a Hearing Test?" .

Please call our office and give us your feedback, or post a comment on our Blog as to how you did on our hearing test.

Thank You,
Dr. Nelson
218-454-EARS

Coping and Support

Hello All,

Tips that can help you communicate more easily despite your hearing loss.

Position yourself to hear, face the person whom you are speaking.
Turn off background noise.  Choose quiet settings.  Consider using an assistive listening devise.

Please contact me for an appointment and to discuss your options.

Thank You,

Dr. Nelson