Hearing aids help you to hear more sounds at a better level of quality. It may seem like this is the extent of their usefulness, but there are plenty of hidden benefits to hearing aids that you can explore with PHC. We have branches all over Tennessee. We can test your hearing, talk to you about your lifestyle and connect you with the hearing aid that will improve both. In the meantime, let’s explore some of the less obvious benefits of wearing hearing aids.

 

Strengthening connections

Relationships of any kind take a little work to keep them fresh. This job is harder if you have hearing difficulties. The obvious drawback is not being able to hear what people are saying. You may also find that you get tired and irritable at social occasions.

Hearing aids can change all this. Not only do they give you better hearing ability, they also offer an opportunity for the people in your life to pull together and support you. We tend to think that it’s the happy times that keep us together, but there’s more opportunity for growth and bonding in times of challenge. Getting used to a hearing aid takes a little time and your loved ones can be there for you while this happens.

 

Keeping you healthy

Interactions are key to staying healthy on lots of different levels. Your ears and your auditory apparatus need input to stay online and at peak efficiency. When you have a hearing loss, they do not get so much interaction. A hearing aid keeps them connected to sounds from the world and encourages them to keep going.

There are physical and mental health conditions that benefit from cognitive interaction. Dementia is a good example. Depression is another. Both of these common conditions need social and sensory interaction to prevent them from getting worse. Hearing aids ensure that you are getting the full benefit of the people and soundscapes in your world.

 

Making things easier

The bottom line is that living with a hearing loss makes life more difficult. When you get a hearing aid, you will find the little things that make life enjoyable are much easier. Take phone calls for example. Many hearing aids offer integration with smartphones so you can hear everything your loved ones have to say. You can get hearing support that is easy to use, simple to maintain and discreet to wear to help you with all aspects of your auditory experience.

 

Access the benefits

The first step towards accessing the benefits of hearing aids in Tennessee is to book an appointment at one of the branches of PHC. You can schedule a hearing assessment through our website. Once you have had a hearing evaluation, we can pair you with the right hearing aid for your needs.  

 

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Sarah Post, Au.D., CCC-A

As a child of deaf adults (CODA) in the Knoxville Deaf Community, she understands the struggles like no other. This sparked her passion for audiology as a career and led her to pursue a bachelor’s degree in audiology from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. After completing her degree, she continued her education at Auburn University, where she completed her doctorate of audiology (Au.D.) before returning to Knoxville to serve the local community. As a clinical audiologist at Physicians Hearing Care, Sarah provides comprehensive diagnostic services to assess patients’ hearing needs. Often requiring the assistance of amplification devices, Sarah helps patients select and tailor instruments to their specific hearing loss and needs that can improve their quality of life. With each patient, she listens and discusses their needs to develop a plan to improve their communication and quality of life. So far, there have been many life-changing moments during her time at PHC. Most of all, Sarah loves working with people to form a partnership to understand their needs, build trust, and craft customized plans to improve their hearing health.