Recognizing Your Symptoms

Understand Your Symptoms & Health Concerns

Scheduling a visit with one of our audiologists doesn’t necessarily mean you need treatment today. In fact, patients are usually relieved to learn that early hearing healthcare evaluations are not about putting on traditional hearing aids. Early evaluations are about understanding your overall hearing and brain health, which can be affected by damage to your auditory system, tinnitus, a family history of diabetes, heart disease, or dementia, and even exposure to loud noise in your younger years.

Your early evaluation is not simply about hearing. It helps guide your ability to stay independent and engaged longer, reducing your risk of more serious problems later in life like social isolation, lost independence, hospitalization, falls, memory loss, and premature death. Most importantly, we love caring for our greatest generations, and we’ll make sure your time with us is enjoyable.

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Audiologist discussing hearing loss symptoms with a patient

When Should I See an Audiologist?

The American Academy of Audiology recommends completing a hearing evaluation at age 50. Think “Ears and Rears.” At Modern Hearing Solutions, we evaluate your hearing and cognitive function to detect issues such as difficulty hearing in noise, trouble following multiple people speaking at once, tinnitus, and any decline in cognitive function.

We can tell if you will benefit from hearing protection or a brain training program, since many potential problems aren’t apparent until it’s too late for prevention. Beginning treatment at this optimal time not only ensures the greatest result but also means less time and expense down the road.

As with all major medical conditions: Catch It Early, Treat It Early!

Signs That You Need a Hearing & Cognitive Assessment

Treatment at this early stage may not even be necessary. However, it’s especially important to schedule a consultation if you notice any of the following:

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Difficulty hearing in noise

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Difficulty understanding people who speak quickly

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Sudden loss of hearing

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Ringing, buzzing, chirping, or noise in your ears

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Not remembering what was said during a conversation

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Uneven hearing between your two ears

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Trouble understanding when two or more people are speaking at once

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Difficulty hearing women or grandchildren

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Socially isolating behaviors

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What Exactly Is Early Treatment?

Hearing loss, whatever the cause, can be effectively treated. As we age, our chances of developing these conditions increase dramatically. Nearly 50% of people between the ages of 60 and 70 experience hearing loss or tinnitus, and the numbers only increase from there. We have treated more patients in their 50s in the past few years than we did in our first 15 years of practice.

Unfortunately, age related hearing loss (in medical terms, presbycusis) is thought to be embedded in our genetics, making it inevitable for most of us. Add some noise exposure from your younger years (concerts, work, landscaping, and so on), and you have a recipe for disaster.

Your first step is simply to arrange a consultation with our audiologist. The education, guidance, and treatment you receive today may save you from years of frustration, embarrassment, and possibly more serious medical conditions later. When it comes to your hearing and cognitive health, early detection is the key to preventing future problems.

Potential Early Interventions

Hearing protection
Auditory brain training exercises
Indirect treatment of tinnitus perception
Early stage treatment to slow progression

Recent medical research by the European Dementia Commission shows that early treatment of hearing loss is the #1 most modifiable risk factor for the prevention of cognitive decline.

What Is the Benefit of Early Treatment?

While you don’t need to rush into purchasing traditional hearing aid amplifiers, early detection and treatment can minimize or help you avoid a number of hearing and brain health issues, including:

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Social isolation

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Progression of hearing loss

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Cognitive overload & strain on the brain

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Depression

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Degeneration of the auditory nerve & neural pathways

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Dementia, since 45% of cases are considered preventable

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Perception of tinnitus

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Brain atrophy from lack of auditory nerve stimulation

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Deterioration of quality of life

Learn More About the Impact of Untreated Hearing Loss

Read the full report on the benefits of early treatment, then book a complimentary consultation to find out where your hearing and cognitive health stand today.

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What to Expect on Your First Visit

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Get to Know You & Understand Your Symptoms

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Discuss Your Treatment Goals & Medical History

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Determine Your Stage of Hearing Loss or Tinnitus

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Answer All of Your Questions or Concerns

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Begin a Custom Treatment Plan

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Visit One of Our Ohio Hearing and Tinnitus Health Care Offices

With eight offices across Northeast Ohio, expert hearing care is never far from home. Find the location closest to you and book your complimentary consultation today.

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Get Started Today!

Schedule your complimentary consultation with one of our Doctors of Audiology and take the first step toward clearer hearing.

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