Ear to Hear in Ormond Beach

Hearing loss affects over 48 million people (and counting) in the United States. That means you most likely know several people with a hearing loss, whether it mild, profound or severe. Since this is an invisible condition, many people with hearing loss do not speak about what they are experiencing and instead make adjustments to their lifestyle to make communication easier for them. When it gets severe enough, many will even start to avoid social settings, family events and hobbies they previously enjoyed because attempting them with hearing loss is too exhausting. On average, people wait about 7 years to finally treat their hearing loss. It’s unfortunately to wait so long given the consequences of untreated hearing loss on one’s wellbeing and interpersonal relationships. We recommend everyone who suspects they may have hearing loss schedule annual hearing exams, even if they think it’s only a mild loss. Tracking their loss every year can offer a hearing professional a good understanding when it’s time to recommend hearing aids.