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One in ten Americans has experienced hearing loss. You may be among them. In most cases, hearing loss happens gradually. Acknowledgement, likewise, is something most people come to slowly. If you suspect you might have a hearing loss, take a moment to reflect on these questions:

1. Do people seem to mumble or speak in a softer voice than they used to?

2. Do you feel tired or irritated after a long conversation?

3. Do you sometimes miss key words in a sentence, or frequently need to ask people to repeat themselves?

4. When you are in a group or in a crowded restaurant, is it difficult to follow the conversation?

5. When you are with other people, does background noise bother you?

6. Do you often need to turn up the volume on your TV or radio?

7. Do you find it difficult to hear the doorbell or the telephone ring?

8. Is carrying on a telephone conversation difficult?

9. Do you find it difficult to pinpoint where an object is (e.g., an alarm clock or a telephone) from the noise it makes?

10. Has someone close to you mentioned that you might have a problem with your hearing?

If you answered yes to more than three of these questions, we encourage you to have your hearing evaluated. Livingston clinicians are professionally trained and perform the most comprehensive assessments in the industry.

Scheduling an appointment is the logical next step toward hearing health. Simply call the Livingston location nearest you or select the Request an Appointment tab on our website, and you will be well on your way. The Location Finder tab on our website will point you in the right direction!

The majority of hearing losses are attributed to aging. Other possible causes include prolonged exposure to loud noises, heredity, certain illnesses, and medications. The most common form of hearing loss is referred to as “nerve deafness.” This condition results when the cochlea (inner ear) and auditory nerves improperly transmit signals to the brain.

While each hearing loss is unique, most people share common experiences as a consequence of their loss. Individuals affected by hearing loss often feel isolated from their surroundings, experience difficulty meeting new people or facing new surroundings, and often complain of appearing incompetent or feeling insecure.

Congratulations! Recognition is the first step on the path toward better hearing. Now that you have identified that you have a challenge, Livingston will walk beside you to address it. To request an appointment, call the Livingston location nearest you or select the Request an Appointment tab on our website and you will be well on your way. The Location Finder tab on our website will point you in the right direction.

You might be surprised to learn that many Americans have purchased hearing aids but don’t currently use them. Some people report that their devices don’t work well, or are uncomfortable. Others state they feel embarrassed about their appearance when wearing hearing aids. Whatever the reason, if you currently have hearing aids, but you’re not satisfied with them, we invite you to experience the very latest in technological innovations in hearing health, ranging from completely invisible devices to fully rechargeable instruments. Today, hearing enhancement is smaller, more advanced, more comfortable, and more affordable than ever before.

To request an appointment, call the Livingston location nearest you or select the Request an Appointment tab on our website, and you will be well on your way. The Location Finder tab on our website will point you in the right direction!

Your hearing aid will be preset to a safe level of maximum amplification. However, keep in mind that you may have to adjust to loud, and possibly startling sounds which are amplified by your hearing aid.

Hearing aids can look alike on the exterior, but the interior circuitry determines pricing. The least expensive circuits are Classes A, B, D, and H. Moderately priced hearing aids are referred to as Entry Level and Basic. Advanced and Premium represent the most expensive circuits. Consider this example: automobiles can look quite similar, but within each body style the consumer has a choice of 4-, 6-, or 8-cylinder or hybrid engines, and a variety of sound packages, interiors, and wheel covers. Although the exterior of two same-model cars may look alike, they can be priced differently. The same is true for hearing devices.