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Communication Strategies<\/a><\/h2>\n
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Communicating with a person who has a hearing loss can be stressful for both parties. Even when hearing devices are used, proper communication strategies are essential for maximizing the experience. Try the following tips when communicating with a hearing impaired individual. Maintain eye contact with the hearing impaired individual, facing them directly. Do not attempt…<\/p>\n

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Experiencing Hearing Loss?<\/a><\/h2>\n
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Think You May Have Hearing Loss? About 48 million people experience hearing loss, making it one of the most common chronic health conditions across the U.S. Because it usually develops gradually, many people don\u2019t even realize they have a hearing impairment in Tucson. In fact, it takes the average person seven years before they contact…<\/p>\n

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Hearing Loss & Dementia<\/a><\/h2>\n
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Research by Johns Hopkins University and others has confirmed what many audiologists and physicians have long feared: there is an irrefutable link between hearing loss and cognitive decline. Initial problems such as memory loss and an inability to concentrate can worsen over time. Left untreated, this may eventually lead to dementia and other forms of…<\/p>\n

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Hearing Loss Causes<\/a><\/h2>\n
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Hearing loss is caused by damage to the inner, middle or outer ear. The most common cause of damage is  noise exposure and aging. Determining what is causing your specific type of hearing loss is necessary in order to provide you with the right treatment plan. Presbycusis The most common type of hearing loss is…<\/p>\n

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Hearing Loss FAQ<\/a><\/h2>\n
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What are the signs of hearing loss? Symptoms of hearing loss include difficulty understanding what others are saying, asking people to repeat themselves, struggling to hear in crowded places with distracting background noise, the perception that others are mumbling or not speaking clearly, listening to the television or radio at a higher volume than others,…<\/p>\n

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Hearing Protection<\/a><\/h2>\n
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Noise exposure is a leading cause of hearing loss. It usually develops gradually and may go unnoticed until it has progressed to a point where treatment options are limited. There are steps you can take now to prevent hearing loss down the road. What Are the Causes of Hearing Loss? Some types of hearing loss…<\/p>\n

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Hearing Tests<\/a><\/h2>\n
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Audiology evaluations consist of a series of tests used to determine whether a hearing loss exists and, if so, measure its type, degree and configuration. An audiologist will assess the results of each individual test in order to develop a treatment plan geared toward your unique hearing loss. Who Should Be Given an Audiology Evaluation?…<\/p>\n

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Online Hearing Quiz<\/a><\/h2>\n
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Audiology evaluations consist of a series of tests used to determine whether a hearing loss exists and, if so, measure its type, degree and configuration. An audiologist will assess the results of each individual test in order to develop a treatment plan geared toward your unique hearing loss. For a quick assessment take the hearing…<\/p>\n

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