Deciding whether or not hearing aids are something that is worth it for you to invest in is a major decision. Dr. Ralph Bassett, Dr. Isabel Feinstein, and Dr. Sanford Hoffman of Arizona Ear, Nose & Throat Physicians in Sun City West, AZ are here to provide the information you need to help with your decision.

Some Reasons To Consider Hearing Aids

Safety issues:

You may not have considered what not being able to hear well does for your safety. When you are at home alone, you need to be able to hear sounds that may mean that you are in danger. The sound of someone trying to open your door would be one. When you are in your vehicle, you need to be able to hear what is going on around you, if an emergency vehicle is approaching, etc.

You can't enjoy conversations

When you are suffering from hearing loss, it can make you feel very isolated. You may not be able to hear more than a word or two of what is being said, and it makes it impossible to follow the conversation. Being unable to participate or make an appropriate response to the conversation or question asked can make you avoid participating. It can make you reluctant to mingle or take part in group activities, where isolating conversations is more difficult.

Using the phone can be difficult

You can't read lips or expressions when you are on the phone and this can make it extremely difficult if you are having trouble with your hearing.

Hearing Aids Provide Health Benefits

When you have trouble hearing, you may start isolating yourself from others. This can lead to depression and anxiety, especially in the elderly. People who correct their hearing loss are less likely to develop dementia and more likely to get out and exercise and mingle, which is important to overall health. If you haven't considered hearing aids in Sun City West, AZ, it might be time to give it some more thought.

For information and fitting for hearing aids in Sun City West, AZ,  Dr. Bassett, Dr. Feinstein, and Dr. Hoffman of Arizona Ear, Nose & Throat Physicians offer the service you need. Give our office a call at (623) 975-1660 to set up an appointment.