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Hearing Testing
Is it Time for a Hearing Test?
First of all, it’s never a bad idea to get your hearing checked even if you don’t think you’re having any problems hearing. A baseline assessment of your hearing can always be used as a comparison years from now when you think you might be having a problem. If you find yourself answering yes to the following questions, then it’s time to get your hearing checked.
Our Testing in Detail
Case History
We will begin by taking a detailed history. We’ll ask a series of questions about your medical, work and personal life as it relates to your ears and your hearing.
Pure Tone Audiometry
Wearing headphones, your hearing levels are measured using tones and words. Providing us with sensitivity levels and discrimination ability.
Physical Examination
The next step is an examination of your ears. We’ll thoroughly examine your ears for any physical condition that might indicate a need for a medical referral.
Speech Recognition
A series of words will be presented at varying intensity (loudness) levels to assess how well an individual is able to process speech information.
The Testing is Done, Now What?
Hearing Loss & Dementia
Research not only shows a connection between hearing loss and dementia, but a Johns Hopkins study of older adults found that hearing loss actually accelerates brain function decline. Some experts believe that interventions, like hearing aids, could potentially delay or prevent dementia. Research is ongoing.
Your Heart & Hearing Loss
Cardiovascular and hearing health are linked. Some experts say the inner ear is so sensitive to blood flow that it’s possible that abnormalities in the cardiovascular system could be noted here earlier than in other less sensitive parts of the body.
Hearing Loss & Depression
We will explain the results to you and if the results indicate a problem, we’ll provide you with recommendations. We believe your journey to better hearing should be a partnership with you and your hearing healthcare provider.
We will explain the results to you and if the results indicate a problem, we’ll provide you with recommendations. We believe your journey to better hearing should be a partnership with you and your hearing healthcare provider.
Additional Testing
Pediatric Testing
We offer testing to pediatric populations aged 6 months and older. All or a combination of the following tests will be administered.
- Visual Reinforcement Audiometry (VRA)
- Conditioned Play Audiometry
- Sound Field Evaluations
Occupational Testing
We offer occupational screening and evaluations following occupational standard threshold shifts.
Hearing Screenings
We offer hearing screenings. Hearing screenings are free during Family Health Day!
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Outpatient Clinic
Paulding County Hospital
1035 W. Wayne
Paulding, OH 45879