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Hearing Evaluation
We go beyond detecting hearing loss to understand its impact on your life and provide personalized solutions.
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Why Comprehensive Hearing Testing Matters
Hearing changes often come on slowly, making them very easy to ignore until they impact daily life. You might notice that you’re cranking up the TV volume more often, having trouble keeping up with conversations in loud places, or just feeling extra drained after chatting for a while. These little signs could actually hint at hearing loss.
If hearing loss isn’t addressed, it can impact more than just how we communicate. It can lead to pulling away from social situations, putting pressure on relationships, and possibly even affecting our cognitive abilities. The best way to start understanding what’s going on is to get a thorough hearing evaluation, which will help in figuring out the next steps.
Signs You May Need a Hearing Test
If you have noticed changes in how you hear, these common indicators may signal that it is probably time for an evaluation:
- Frequently asking others to repeat themselves
- Struggle to follow conversations in noisy environments
- Believing people sound like they are mumbling, especially on the phone
- Family or friends commenting on your hearing
- Turning up the volume on the TV or radio beyond what others prefer
- Feeling tired or aggravated after long conversations
A hearing evaluation can provide clarity and options if any of these sound familiar.
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What to Expect During Your Hearing Exam
At Hearing Health Care Services, your understanding and comfort are the top priorities. We begin each evaluation with a detailed discussion about your hearing history, current concerns, and lifestyle needs. You are encouraged to bring along a family member or friend who can be supportive and help provide perspective.
Our evaluations are non-invasive and gentle, as well as highly detailed. We use advanced diagnostic methods that include:
Pure-tone Audiometry
Pure-tone audiometry to measure hearing thresholds across frequencies
Speech Understanding Tests
Speech understanding tests in quiet and noisy environments
Cognivue Cognitive Screening
Cognivue Cognitive Screening to assess memory and processing related to hearing
Immitance Testing
Immittance testing to ensure the ear drum and mechanics of the ear are healthy and moving properly.
Real-ear/Probe Microphone Measurements
Real-ear/probe microphone measurements to ensure any future devices are programmed for your ear’s unique acoustics
Throughout the process, we explain each step so you feel confident and informed.
Understanding Your Results
- We'll take a close look at your results with an audiogram, which is basically a visual representation of the softest sounds you can hear across different pitches.
- We'll make sure to break down any technical jargon—like decibels, frequency, and the degree of hearing loss—into simpler terms so that it all makes sense to you.
- We'll also talk about how your hearing levels impact your daily life, including conversations and your overall quality of life at work.
- After that, we’ll suggest some personalized options tailored to your results and what you're hoping to achieve.
Your Next Steps After Testing
Every person’s hearing needs are different, so our recommendations are based entirely on your lifestyle and evaluation. For some, this can mean annual monitoring, but for others, it can mean exploring hearing aids, assistive devices, or even medical referrals if some underlying condition is suspected.
When hearing aids are recommended, we will walk you through the technology options from trusted brands. You will learn about all the features that can improve your listening experience in various places, from those quiet one-on-one talks to chaotic sporting events.
I can’t recommend Hearing Health Services highly enough! The care I received was exceptional from start to finish. I left feeling confident, informed, and genuinely cared for.
Dr. Cristobal and her staff are wonderful and caring. The kindness, patience, and cultural sensitivity shown by Dr. Cristobal and her team have made a big difference in my mom’s care.
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Rachel and Angie are always delightful. I stopped in without an appointment to deal with a device issue. Really appreciate the courteous and professional interactions. Great service!!
I had a great experience. They were able to remove the hearing aid dome from my ear canal promptly and painlessly. Being from out of state they quickly got me in. Thank you for the courtesy...
Accessible Solutions and No-Pressure Care
We believe that hearing care should be accessible to all. That is why we offer devices at a wide range of price points and flexible financing through Allegro and CareCredit. For the people who qualify, the NCDHHS has resources to help cover the overall cost of devices and services.
To help you make a truly informed choice, we offer a two-week home demo so that you can test out your hearing aids in your daily activities with no obligation to purchase. We stand by our mission of no one leaving without a solution, so we work until we can find a plan to fit your needs and budget.
Schedule Your Evaluation Today
Hearing is the foundation of confidence, connection, and quality of life. Whether you have just started to notice subtle changes or are seeking a baseline test, our thorough evaluations give you the knowledge to take action.
Call Hearing Health Care Services today to schedule your comprehensive hearing evaluation and take the first step toward hearing everything that truly matters in life.
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