Mar 24, 2025
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Lori Lovato
Living With Presbycusis: Tips for Coping With Age-Related Hearing Loss
Hearing loss can be a daunting change as we age. It might feel like the world is growing quieter or conversations are happening farther away.
As we get older, our bodies age with us—and one of the most noticeable changes is how our hearing deteriorates. Presbycusis, or age-related hearing loss, is a common challenge, but it doesn't have to diminish your quality of life.
Understanding and addressing this condition with empathy and professional care can make all the difference, ensuring you continue to enjoy the sounds you love.
Identifying Presbycusis Early
As we age, the cells responsible for hearing lose functionality; this often happens slowly, over an extended period. You may notice that you don’t hear children’s voices or high-pitched noises, or that conversations feel muffled and disjointed.
By recognizing these signs of age-related hearing loss early, you can safeguard your hearing health and ensure that you continue to listen to your busy life without interruption.
Hearing Health Optimization
Addressing your hearing challenges with the help of prescription hearing aids is the most effective way to optimize your hearing.
Today's hearing aids are highly sophisticated devices, offering tailored solutions specifically for your unique hearing diagnosis after a comprehensive hearing assessment.
Professional hearing health experts play a pivotal role in ensuring your hearing devices are personalized to your hearing loss profile, which will improve your daily life significantly.
With the help of personalized hearing care and advanced technology, you can hear the life you love without interruption from hearing loss.
Lifestyle Adjustments
There are also several practical strategies you can adopt to manage your hearing loss effectively in daily life.
Reducing background noise wherever possible, positioning yourself to face speakers during conversations, and making use of visual cues can all significantly enhance your communication abilities.
These small adjustments can make a significant difference in your daily interactions, ensuring you can comprehend your conversations and stay connected in your busy life. However, they cannot replace strong, healthy hearing. That’s where professional hearing healthcare can help you.
Start Your Hearing Health Journey Today!
Above all, recognize that you aren’t alone as you take your first steps on your hearing health journey. You can rely on the expert help our team will provide you so you can optimize your hearing and get back to your busy lifestyle with strong, clear listening capabilities.
If you recognize these signs of diminished hearing or feel that hearing loss might be affecting your life, take the first step toward improvement by scheduling a hearing test with us today!
Feel free to get in touch with our team via requesting a callback to get your questions and concerns addressed, or give us a call at (206) 246-8677.
Lori Lovato
Lori is a lifelong resident of the Tri-Cities. She and her husband Anthony are proud to be raising their family here. She attended Washington State University where she received a bachelor’s degree in speech and hearing sciences and her master’s degree in audiology. Lori began practicing audiology in the Tri-Cities in 1993. During this time, she has worked in a variety of clinical settings, including private practice and ear, nose, and throat physicians’ offices. She has spent her career focused on assisting those with hearing difficulties through the use of hearing aids, listening strategies, assistive devices, and counseling. She is experienced in working with both adult and pediatric patients. It is important to Lori to develop close relationships with each and every patient, as she helps them develop better communication strategies to live a fuller life.
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