Ears to rears

Q: I have reached an age where I see a lot of medical specialists. Should I see a hearing aid specialist, too?

A: As someone in his late 40s, I have seen specialists for sports injuries, sleep apnea and some outpatient surgeries. When I reach 50 soon, my physician will probably ask me to get some baseline testing done with a cardiologist, proctologist, neurologist, hematologist and dermatologist. Like many of my own patients, my list of “ologists” will grow through my 50s and 60s. I spoke with someone recently who dubbed this phase as the “Ears to Rears” phase.

Themajority of people over 40 are walking around with undiagnosed mild to moderate hearing loss. Most hearing loss occurs slowly. We get used to blaming it on a lack of focus, background noise, mumbling or indistinct speech and fast talkers and low talkers. A hearing test is painless and insightful. It can provide handy benchmark information to help you now and in the future. Find a qualified, well-reviewed hearing and hearing aid specialist who takes the time to explain your hearing issues and options during your appointment.

Call me at the Better Hearing Center at 512-282-4327 for a complimentary evaluation. I will check and clean your ears and test your hearing. You can also listen to custom-programmed hearing aids, andwe also provide hearing aid trials to help you decide if hearing aids are right for you..