When you are living with hearing loss, life can feel very different. Where you once felt part of the fabric of the world, the deterioration in your hearing can make you feel lonely, isolated, and uncomfortable in unfamiliar places.

If you have experienced any of the above, you may have considered treatment but don’t know where to start. The answer to this issue lies in a visit to a hearing instrument specialist (HIS), who can help find equipment that gives you your hearing – and your enjoyment of life – back.

What do hearing instrument specialists do?

When you have recognized hearing loss, a hearing instrument specialist is your first port of call. HIS’ will assist you in understanding and selecting a hearing aid and ensuring that you are comfortable using such a device. These devices can be life-transforming, so this is definitely an appointment that you’re going to want to make.

You may want to make an appointment with a hearing specialist if you are experiencing hearing loss and the below situations apply.

You want to slow the loss of your hearing

Hearing loss is far more likely to occur later in life unless caused by direct illness or injury. If you are experiencing issues with your hearing and are over the age of 60, then a visit to a HIS is an excellent decision.

Not only is this is a decision that can benefit you in the short-term, by providing you with a hearing aid, it’s also a good choice for the future too. Studies have shown that the sooner you begin to use a hearing aid, the longer you can preserve your hearing and help to slow the degradation that occurs as a natural part of the aging process.

You want to regain your ability to hear clearly

A HIS cannot cure your hearing loss; sadly, there is no known ‘cure’ for age-related hearing loss. However, a HIS can help to fit you with a hearing aid that will work so well, you’ll forget that it’s not genetically a part of your body!

A good HIS will walk you through the process of fitting, caring for, and living with a hearing aid. They will let you try different devices to see which fits with your lifestyle.

If any of the above applies to you, then visiting a HIS could be the best decision you have ever made.