Hearing Aids
Hearing loss seems to be one of those nasty side effects of strokes, the effected side made weaker in many ways, including effecting the eyesight and hearing - at least that's what I am finding for my dad - I know it caused him to have his left eye messed up so he can barely see out of it resulting in a sort of tunnel vision effect, but it seems to have also had an effect on his hearing.If you are finding similar difficulties with your care recipient then a little research around the internet can turn up information on digital hearing aids and on hearing loss in general. A good place to find out about hearing aids is at the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders.
posted by Sandra at 5:05 PM
2 Comments:
Hi, I would consult an audiologist first as an audiologist is a licensed health care professional who evaluates the loss of hearing and prescribes a method to improve that loss. You can take the lead and consult an audiologist to see what can be done to improve your hearing; before making the decision to purchase a hearing aid. With today's changes of the hearing aid device it is important to be for certain you are getting the device that is suitable for your needs.
As technology evolves it will be possible to provide severely hearing impaired people with the ability to hear close to normal. What you should know about an audiologists is that; they specialize in determining whether or not a person is suffering from hearing loss. Consumers who use disposable hearing aids are capable of getting them as soon as they are prescribed. A hearing aid provider in your area should have the latest information on what should be your best choice in this matter. Whether you are already working with an audiologist is very important to know; the fact of the matter is they will have more knowledge on which hearing aid is best for you.
John Stevens
Yes, I presumed that just as a person would never get glasses without consulting an ophthalmologist, most people would know to consult their doctor before buying a hearing aid. Your regular doctor is generally the best one to refer you to a specialist and, sometimes, it might just be a buildup of wax in the ear that your regular doctor can easily clear away.
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