{"id":1197,"date":"2023-06-06T15:49:35","date_gmt":"2023-06-06T20:49:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hearingfocused.com\/?p=1197"},"modified":"2023-06-06T15:51:28","modified_gmt":"2023-06-06T20:51:28","slug":"intro-to-hearing-tests-everything-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hearingfocused.com\/intro-to-hearing-tests-everything-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Intro to Hearing Tests: Everything you Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Getting a hearing test is the first step in an individual\u2019s hearing health journey. Here are answers to common questions about them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Should I Get a Hearing Test Early?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since hearing loss happens gradually over time, many people are unaware they have it until it reaches an advanced stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, untreated hearing loss has serious consequences for more than just your ears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Studies have shown that it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Increases your&nbsp;risk of cognitive decline and dementia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increases depression, anger and anxiety<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increases your risk of falls<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduces job performance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduces lifetime earnings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The earlier you know about a hearing problem, the sooner you can treat it to help minimize these side effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Will My Insurance Cover Testing?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hearing tests are usually fully covered by many insurance companies and partially covered under Medicare. You should expect to provide a co-pay, however.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Can I Expect at the Test?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hearing testing methods are quick and typically allow an audiologist to provide an immediate diagnosis.<br><br>Your audiologist will give you a series of tests to measure:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol type=\"1\" start=\"1\">\n<li>How your ears respond to loud sounds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The quietest sound you can hear at different pitches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How well you hear speech<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The movement capacity of your eardrum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What type of hearing loss you have<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>If hearing aids are the right solution for you, your audiologist will determine which models best meet your needs, fit them and provide ongoing support to help you adjust to a new way of hearing the world.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to schedule your test? <strong>Contact<\/strong> <strong>Hearing Focused at <a href=\"tel:+12626798888\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">(262) 679-8888<\/a>.\u00a0We offer thorough audiological testing, new hearing aids, custom ear protection and counseling for total patient satisfaction.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Getting a hearing test is the first step in an individual\u2019s hearing health journey. 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