Hear for the Holidays: Three Reasons to Visit the Pennsylvania Ear Institute

As the days get longer and the mornings get colder, we know the holiday season is approaching - a time for family, friends, and loved ones to come together and spend valuable time with one another.

However, for some, this can be the time of the year they dread most – surrounded by crowded rooms filled with chatter, yet missing every other word in the conversation.

"Many people don't realize how much their hearing loss is impacting them until they try to have a conversation in a noisy space,” said Dr. Lindsay Bondurant, director of the Pennsylvania Ear Institute of Drexel University.

Here are three reasons to visit the Pennsylvania Ear Institute (PEI) before the season approaches to get the most out of your connections with family and friends this holiday season. Acting now ensures you are ready to participate fully, rather than sitting on the sidelines.

1. Early detection and successful treatment: The average person waits five to seven years before seeking treatment for hearing loss. Scheduling a routine hearing exam, just like an annual eye exam, is an excellent first line of defense. Early detection increases the odds of successful treatment and rehabilitation, meaning you can hear better soon and not seven frustrating years from now.

2. Receive individualized treatment plans: PEI offers an array of comprehensive services to address various hearing issues. These services include comprehensive hearing evaluations, individualized treatment plans (including tinnitus management and cerumen removal), and hearing aid fittings, cleanings, and repairs. This guarantees you will receive a custom solution tailored to the specific challenges you face in your daily life and during holiday activities.

3. Protect your hearing in noisy environments: Holiday parties, concerts, and loud family events can be damaging to existing hearing, especially for those who already experience hearing loss. PEI can provide custom hearing protection solutions, ensuring your ears are protected from the excessive noise of festive gatherings, so you can enjoy the holiday without risking further damage.

Hearing loss can lead to anxiety in social settings, putting a damper on holiday cheer. Visiting the Pennsylvania Ear Institute (PEI) allows you to collaborate with your audiologist and proactively treat your hearing impairment so you can engage confidently in family gatherings instead of struggling to hear or avoiding conversations altogether.

PEI’s expert audiologists will assess your hearing and make recommendations on how to address your hearing needs. For more information on PEI’s services or to make an appointment, call 215.780.3180.