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HEALTH & WELLNESS
The Importance of a Medical Home As we have learned all too well in the past couple of years, the world of health care is ever-changing! What remains constant, however, is that we all need health care services at some point. When we need help with our health, identifying the best care and treatment options for our unique selves is an important piece of the overall puzzle of a healthy lifestyle. How do we do this, then, when the options seem endless and are everchanging? Which doctor or provider is best? What treatment option is best? Is seeing a doctor even necessary, or is an over-the-counter option sufficient? These questions are difficult to answer, and health care marketing, media, and even legislation can muddy water for us even more. Many have found that the key to navigating this often-confusing health care journey is by relying on a “medical home” provider to steer them in the right direction when specific needs or challenges arise.
hearing loss can make it difficult to even make a next step, it is vital for us to begin this journey to better hearing in order to improve our overall quality of life through better communication. Finding a “medical home” for your hearing is the best way to identify the right care and treatment options specifically for you. This starts with a diagnostic evaluation of your hearing, performed by a licensed provider. Audiologists are hearing health care providers with the most education, background, and experience with diagnosing and treating all kinds of hearing losses. The first step towards healthy hearing is deciding to make an appointment—the great news is that your audiologist will take it from there! Whether your best options include hearing aids, cochlear implantation, tinnitus (ringing in the ears) therapy/counseling, further testing, or just annual monitoring, your audiologist will make clear recommendations based on your hearing thresholds, your lifestyle, and your budget.
Hearing health care has become increasingly necessary in today’s world as hearing loss has become more common. Noise exposure, aging, and health issues, such as high If you or a loved one feel ready to make hearing a health care blood pressure and diabetes, can affect our hearing without priority this year, we encourage you to make an appointment us even realizing it! Therefore, it’s not surprising that it for a hearing evaluation with an audiologist and establish a sometimes takes years for many of us to finally get our “medical home” for your hearing and communication. hearing checked. Deciding to make hearing a priority of our Erin Tarney, Au.D. is the director of audiology at Delaware personal health care journey is something to be celebrated! Speech & Hearing Center. To make an appointment, call 740However, it can be very challenging to know what the next 369-3650 or go to delawareshc.org. For questions regarding right step towards healthy hearing is, and like in other areas audiology, speech-language pathology, or occupational of health care—the options can be overwhelming. There therapy, call or email contact@delawareshc.org. are many places to get your hearing checked, both in-person and even online. Additionally, amplification devices can be purchased through the mail, at big-box stores, online, over-the-counter, or from a medical provider. MANOS, MARTIN & PERGRAM CO., LPA Attorneys at Law Another consideration is how to fit the purchase Client Focused, Client First Since 1951 of these devices into your 50 North Sandusky Street, Delaware, Ohio 43015-1926 budget. Although the Phone: 740-363-1313 Fax: 740-363-1314 overwhelming options email@mmpdlaw.com; mmpdlaw.com available for treating
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