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Genstler Hearing Center Q & A Page

At Genstler Hearing Center, we understand you may have many questions on hearing loss, hearing "treatment" and how Genstler Hearing can assist with the loss with our Hearing Instruments and Technology. Below, we have listed some of the most commonly asked Questions and Answers from our industry and our customers. We hope to provide our customers or future customers with any hearing loss knowledge we can. 

If you have questions that are not answered on this page, please reach out to our Hearing Health Specialists at Genstler Hearing Center for more information! 

Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) develops slowly after many years of exposure. Susceptibility varies quite widely, but 10 years or more of exposure is generally required for significant hearing loss to occur.
Aging and exposure to loud noise may cause wear and tear on the hairs or nerve cells in the cochlea that send sound signals to the brain. When these hairs or nerve cells are damaged or missing, electrical signals aren't transmitted as efficiently, and hearing loss occurs. Higher pitched tones may become muffled to you.
The good news is: Although it is impossible to restore hearing, it is possible to treat and improve hearing loss with hearing aids! There are several different types of hearing loss. By far, the most common type is hearing loss that happens due to aging.
Regardless of the combination of these presenting factors, hearing loss has been linked to feelings of depression, anxiety, frustration, social isolation, and fatigue. Several studies have documented the impact of untreated hearing loss.
If your hearing loss is related to exposure to loud noise, consider vitamins A, C, and E taken alongside magnesium. If your hearing loss is simply an effect of growing older, folic acid may help keep your ears sharp. To reduce noise-induced hearing loss, vitamins A, C, and E coupled with magnesium may be the answer.
Gradual hearing loss is a common symptom of aging, but in some people it may also be an early sign of Alzheimer's disease.
According to the HHF, a hearing specialist may suggest a hearing aid starting with the second level of hearing loss, moderate hearing loss. With moderate hearing loss, you have difficulty hearing sounds quieter than 41 decibels to 55 decibels, such as a refrigerator humming or normal conversation.
The most common cause of acquired hearing loss is noise, which accounts for over one quarter of people affected by hearing loss. You can protect your hearing by reducing your exposure to loud noise or wearing suitable protection such as ear muffs or ear plugs.
It is recommended to wear hearing aids all of the time; except when you are sleeping, showering, having your hair done, swimming or when in a dangerously loud environment. Be patient and give your brain a chance to adapt to all of the wonderful new sounds of life!
It is recommended to wear hearing aids all of the time; except when you are sleeping, showering, having your hair done, swimming or when in a dangerously loud environment. Be patient and give your brain a chance to adapt to all of the wonderful new sounds of life!
You may notice a number of early warning signs and changes in your behavior that may be related to hearing loss. You may begin to: Complain that people are mumbling or speaking too softly. Frequently ask people to repeat what they have said –especially in noisy situations.
Standard hearing aid batteries last anywhere from 3 to 22 days, depending on the type of hearing aid, the battery type and capacity, how often the hearing aid is used, and how much streaming you do.
Tinnitus is sometimes permanent. There are cases, however, where tinnitus is permanent and does not go away, even after wearing hearing aids. Having tinnitus long-term can be distressing because of the way that it impacts quality of life.