If you have been wondering whether it might be time for a hearing test, you are not alone. Many people put off hearing care because changes in hearing often happen gradually. What starts as asking someone to repeat themselves now and then can slowly turn into difficulty following conversations, especially in noisy places like restaurants, family gatherings, or community events.
At Ear to Hear, we work with patients in Geneva and the surrounding area who are often surprised to learn how much untreated hearing changes have been affecting their everyday lives. In many cases, the signs were there for a while, but they were easy to brush off as background noise, stress, or simply part of getting older.
One common sign is feeling like people are mumbling. If voices do not sound as clear as they used to, or if you can hear that someone is talking but miss parts of the words, that may be a sign that your hearing deserves attention. Another clue is turning the television up louder than other people in the room prefer. Family members are often the first to notice this change.
You may also want to schedule a hearing test if phone calls have become harder to follow, if group conversations feel exhausting, or if you find yourself avoiding social situations because listening has become frustrating. Many people with hearing changes describe feeling tired after being in busy environments because they are concentrating so hard just to keep up.
It is also a good idea to pay attention to how often you say “What?” or “Can you say that again?” While everyone misses something once in a while, frequent repetition can be a sign that hearing is not as sharp as it used to be. The same is true if you are misunderstanding words, especially when there is background noise.
For some people, the signs are more subtle. You may notice that you no longer hear birds outside as clearly. Maybe you miss the turn signal in your car, the microwave beep in the kitchen, or the softer voices of children and grandchildren. Small changes like these can be easy to dismiss, but they can still point to a real hearing concern.
The good news is that getting your hearing checked is a simple step that can give you clarity and peace of mind. A hearing test can help identify whether there is a measurable change in your hearing and what the next steps may be. Sometimes the result is reassurance. Other times, it opens the door to solutions that make everyday life easier and more enjoyable again.
At Ear to Hear, we are proud to serve patients in Geneva with personalized hearing care that starts by listening to your concerns. If conversations are becoming harder to follow, if listening feels more tiring than it used to, or if your family has noticed changes, now may be the right time to schedule a hearing test.
Taking action early can help you stay connected to the people and moments that matter most. Don’t wait, schedule your hearing test in Geneva today!
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Lori is currently the patient care coordinator at Ear to Hear in Elmira, NY & has been with us since 2020. She is absolutely wonderful & enjoys talking with our current patients and getting to meet new ones!
Benjamin and Estelle have been coming to work since they were 12 weeks old. They love greeting patients with excitement, hoping for some attention in return. They love sitting on everyone's lap and getting pet. There have been many opportunities for Benjamin and Estelle to be a comfort to those patients who come into our clinics for the first time feeling nervous. The dogs give them a sense of calmness and make them feel more at home.
Melissa has recently joined Ear to Hear as our Patient Care Coordinator for the Auburn and Geneva offices. She is a graduate from Cayuga Community College with an associate's degree in Humanities and Social Sciences. Having a foster son who is deaf has allowed her to become an active part of the hearing-impaired community in which we live in. This has sparked an interest in her to help others along their hearing journey while re-connecting them with their loved ones and the world. Melissa currently resides in Wolcott, NY and enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
Brittany has a younger brother who was born with hearing loss and has worn hearing aids since he was 18 months old. She grew up helping him take care of his hearing aids as well as helping him with his education. Brittany is a graduate from Cayuga Community College with a bachelor's degree from SUNY Oswego in English and went into the education field working with children who have disabilities and some, like her brother, have hearing loss. Brittany's brother is her WHY for her entering the hearing health industry as her career. Due to her love for him, she has always had a passion to help the hearing impaired and that is what brought her to Ear to Hear. Brittany is excited to bring more awareness to our patients on how hearing health, tinnitus and the brain are all related. When she is not at work, Brittany stays busy with her twin daughters and enjoys spending time with her family and dogs in Red Creek NY.
Adrienne is a Board-Certified NYS licensed hearing instrument specialist who started in the hearing health care industry as a PCC. She later became a provider and then eventually became a clinic owner. Adrienne opened Twin Tiers Hearing Aid Clinic in Corning, NY in 2021 with a second location in Elmira NY. She later acquired Ear to Hear located in Auburn and Geneva, NY and later added The Hearing Aid Shop in Bolivar NY. Adrienne is excited to bring her excellent service and patient centric care to her clinics. She feels that hearing is the pathway to many of life’s great connections, and she finds joy in helping others find those important connections again. Adrienne currently resides in Horseheads NY with her family and dogs.