Recognizing Your Symptoms

Understand Your Symptoms & Health Concerns

Scheduling a visit with our hearing healthcare professionals in Sarnia, Ontario, means you are taking the first steps for a healthier brighter future. Evaluations are about understanding your overall hearing and brain health connection, which can be affected by damage to your auditory system, tinnitus, and/or a family history of diabetes, heart disease, dementia, and even exposure to loud noises in your younger years.

Your early evaluation is not simply for hearing but will help guide your ability to stay independent and engaged longer. This will reduce your risk of more serious problems like social isolation, lost independence, falling, and memory issues later in life. Most importantly, we love caring for our greatest generations and we’ll make sure your time with us is enjoyable.

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When Should I See a Hearing Healthcare Professional?

The American Academy of Audiology recommends completing a hearing evaluation at age 50. At Bluewater Hearing & Balance, we evaluate how your hearing and brain process sound to detect issues such as difficulty hearing in noise, trouble with multiple people speaking at once, tinnitus, and any declines in your cognitive health. We can assess if you will benefit from hearing protection or a brain training programs. Beginning treatment at this optimal time not only ensures the greatest result but also means less time down the road with better outcomes possible.

Remember, as with all major medical conditions, ‘Catch it Early; Treat it Early!’

Hearing Assessment & Cognitive Screening

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

Difficulty hearing in noise
Ringing, buzzing, chirping, or noise in your ears
Trouble understanding when two more people are speaking at once
Difficulty deciphering when people are speaking quickly
Not remembering what was said during a conversation
Difficulty hearing women or grandchildren
Sudden loss of hearing
Uneven hearing in your two ears
Socially isolating behaviors

What Exactly Is Early Treatment?

Hearing loss, whatever the cause may be, can be effectively treated. The fact is, as we age, our chances of developing these conditions increase. Nearly 50% of people between the age of 60-70 years young experience hearing loss and/or tinnitus, and the numbers only increase from there!

Your first step is to simply arrange a consultation with our hearing healthcare professional. The education, guidance, and treatment you receive today may help save you from years of frustration, embarrassment, and decline in your overall well-being. When it comes to your hearing and brain healthcare, early detection is the key to preventing future problems!

Some potential early interventions may include: