Many adults experience presbycusis (also known as age-related hearing loss) as they grow older. This gradual change in hearing can make it more difficult to understand speech, especially in background noise or during conversations. If you’re considering hearing assessments for adults, our clinic provides thorough hearing assessments in a comfortable and supportive setting. We assess how well you hear different sounds and how clearly you understand speech, then review your results with you and discuss appropriate next steps based on your needs.
Regular hearing tests can help identify age-related hearing changes early and provide a clearer understanding of your hearing health. Whether you have noticed recent changes in your hearing or simply want to establish a baseline, our team is here to help you make informed decisions about your hearing care.
Hearing changes often happen gradually and may not be immediately noticeable. You may consider booking a hearing test if you:
In addition to hearing tests, we offer a range of services to support your overall hearing health.
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We begin by discussing your hearing concerns, medical history, and any changes you’ve noticed in your daily life.
You should have routine hearing tests regularly throughout your life. We encourage testing every 3 to 5 years. If you have hearing loss, we recommend annual testing, or sooner if changes in hearing are suspected. This ensures that any changes to your hearing are identified as soon as possible and helps to provide a medical history of your hearing health.
Changes in your hearing often happen slowly over time, so you cannot detect changes without routine hearing checks. Chances are other people will notice changes in your hearing well before you will. This is why routine hearing tests are so important.
You can protect your hearing in numerous ways, including wearing hearing protection or custom ear plugs around sounds louder than 85 dB, monitoring the volume of listening devices, and removing dry excessive ear wax. We also recommend scheduling routine hearing tests to ensure your ears are always performing at their best.
No, you do not need a doctor’s referral to book a hearing test. You can schedule an appointment directly with our clinic.
