Hearing tests are crucial for maintaining optimal hearing health. Whether you're experiencing difficulty in hearing or simply want to stay ahead in maintaining your ear health, a comprehensive hearing test is the way to go. At Attentus Hearing in Doylestown, PA, Abby Holauchock, Au.D., provides top-quality hearing care right in the comfort of your home. Leveraging evidence-based best practices and the latest technology, we bring our services to you, ensuring a convenient and comfortable experience.

Why Should You Get a Hearing Test?

Even if you don't perceive any problem with your hearing, monitoring your hearing will help you stay up-to-date with your hearing health. Regular hearing evaluations play a pivotal role in preserving your natural hearing ability and uncovering any hearing impairments that you may have.

You should consider getting a hearing test if:

• You often find yourself asking others to repeat themselves.
• You have a hard time understanding conversations in noisy environments.
• You often need the television volume louder than those around you.
• You work in a noisy environment, such as a construction site or a music venue.
• You're above the age of 50. Age-related hearing loss, also known as presbycusis, commonly starts to appear as we grow older.

The Importance of Early Detection

Numerous studies highlight the benefits of early identification of hearing loss. Detecting hearing loss at its earliest stages can significantly improve the effectiveness of its management and treatment, leading to a better quality of life. Therefore, irrespective of your current hearing health, consider getting a comprehensive hearing test as a part of your regular health check-up routine.

What to Expect during a Hearing Test

Our hearing tests are conducted by Abby Holauchock, Au.D., a skilled audiologist who brings a compassionate and relatable approach to her practice. During your hearing evaluation, we will:

1. Discuss Your Medical History: Understanding your medical history helps us get a clear idea of any past incidents or conditions that could have affected your hearing.
2. Understand Your Lifestyle: We discuss your lifestyle and daily activities to understand how hearing loss could be impacting different aspects of your life.
3. Perform Detailed Hearing Tests: Using state-of-the-art equipment, we identify your current hearing abilities across a variety of frequencies.
4. Analyze Test Results: After the test, we analyze the results to determine the type and degree of your hearing loss. We then discuss these results with you in detail and explain the next steps.

The hearing test is completely painless and takes only a few minutes.

Comprehensive Hearing Evaluations

Our hearing evaluations are designed to diagnose exactly which part of your ear isn't functioning optimally. This allows us to create a suitable treatment plan tailored to your specific needs. The hearing evaluations involve several types of tests:

• Otoscopy: This involves examining the outer ear using an otoscope, a tool that helps us identify any blockages or abnormalities in the outer ear.
• Air Conduction Testing: This test determines your hearing thresholds across different frequencies using headphones or insert earphones.
• Bone Conduction Testing: This test assesses your bone conduction thresholds, which can help determine if there is a specific type of hearing loss that may require medical treatment.
• Speech Testing: This includes Speech Reception Thresholds (SRTs) and Word Recognition Testing to determine your ability to understand speech.
• QuickSIN Testing: This test is a deep dive into how your brain can understand words in the presence of background noise.

Home-Based Hearing Care by Abby Holauchock, Au.D.

With us, you can expect a seamless and comfortable hearing test experience, right in the comfort of your own home. Our trained professional, Abby Holauchock, Au.D., follows all safety protocols and comes equipped with the latest tools and equipment for the test.

Dr. Abby brings a wealth of experience in audiology and a compassionate approach to her practice. She understands the value of family involvement in the process and encourages all patients to involve a loved one during their hearing evaluation. This not only makes you feel more relaxed but also gives you someone to discuss your options with.

In-Home Hearing Testing

At Attentus Hearing in Doylestown, PA, we offer comprehensive hearing tests right in the comfort of your home, making the process easy and convenient. If you're in Doylestown, PA or the surrounding areas, and you're in need of a hearing test, reach out to us today. Let Abby Holauchock, Au.D., and the Attentus Hearing team help you on your journey towards improved hearing health.