Aural Rehabilitation
Aural rehabilitation is sometimes referred to as A.R. or aural rehab, and the objective is to reduce and regulate the effect of hearing loss.
What is Aural Rehabilitation?
Aural rehabilitation is a type of therapy that is meant to improve the quality of life of those affected by hearing loss. The process encompasses a variety of techniques that attempt to help people with hearing loss to participate and engage in activities that can sometimes be challenging.
Aural Rehabilitation: What You Should Know
Several things you should know about aural rehabilitation:
- It all starts with a proper diagnosis. This is an important part of understanding the level of hearing loss you may be experiencing. It will also help in determining the causes of your hearing loss.
- Once your hearing loss has been assessed, your hearing care professional will then determine if hearing aid treatment is required. At Hearing, Balance & Speech, we have a wide variety of hearing aids to choose from, our team will help you select the hearing aid that is most suited to your lifestyle.
- Hearing loss doesn’t only affect you; it can also affect friends and family. As part of the aural rehabilitation process, your hearing care professional will discuss effective communication techniques and help you and your loved ones understand your hearing loss.
- Unfortunately, many adults wait years before seeking treatment. Depending on the degree of hearing loss you may have, your hearing care professional may offer you some helpful listening strategies for different situations you may encounter during you daily routines.
Hearing, Balance & Speech is Here to Help You through All Aspects of Hearing Loss
If you have any questions about aural rehabilitation or hearing loss, please contact us at Hearing, Balance & Speech to schedule a hearing assessment with one of our experienced hearing care professionals today. We are here for you, to help with all aspects of your hearing health.