Dr. Haiden Nunn

Selective Hearing or Hearing Loss?

BY DR. HAIDEN NUNN

A common complaint I hear in my clinic is a spouse are less formal, and you can let the audiologist handle the complaining his or her loved one has “selective” hearing. recommendations from there. Going with your significant This term is used to describe a person who can hear fine other to the appointment can make it less stressful, and most of the time, but tends to tune out their loved one “four ears are better than two!” " speaking. It can be difficult to determine if it’s simply a matter of tuning out, or if it could be something else. Listening and hearing are not the same thing. For adults, especially Untreated hearing loss has been linked to other health ailments such as dementia, depression, social isolation, reduced quality of life and strain on relationships. The longer a person waits to manage and Untreated spouses, it is interpreted as rude when hearing loss treat a hearing impairment, the harder no response is given to a question the adjustment process. The auditory or statement. Sometimes your loved has been linked system needs exercise, and if it’s not one simply is not paying attention, but in most cases, there is truly an to other health getting the appropriate amount of volume and clarity it needs, it will underlying problem. The subtle, and not so subtle, signs of hearing difficulty tend to be more obvious to significant communication partners than to the person with the hearing loss. decline. This causes a decrease in speech understanding, especially when there is background noise. Managing and treating hearing loss is the first step to effective communication, a healthy brain ailments ... "

Some common signs your significant other may be and getting rid of that pesky selective hearing. Reach out experiencing hearing loss include turning the television to your audiologist today for more information regarding volume louder, not hearing well on the telephone, your significant other’s “selective” hearing loss. You just answering questions with an inappropriate answer and might change their life! asking for repetition or clarity.

On average, people with a hearing impairment usually wait seven years before seeking help or acknowledging the issue. The reasons for this are usually due to financial Dr. Haiden Nunn joined North Georgia Audiology in concerns, self-image or difficulty with acceptance. If 2018. She earned her doctorate from the University of Louisville and her bachelor's degree from the you find yourself in this situation with your loved one, University of Georgia. suggest a hearing screening first. Hearing screenings