YoUR GUIDE To BETTER HEARInG

What You Should Know
About Hearing Loss
• Hearing loss is the third most common health
problem in the United States. The Better Hearing
Institute states that 1 out of 10 Americans have a
hearing loss – that’s more than 34,000,000 people.
Good communication is important in
life and it starts with good hearing!
Date of appointment:
• More than half the people with hearing loss are
younger than 65.
• A large number of people with Tinnitus (ringing in
the ears) can be helped with masking devices worn
like hearing aids.
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• Untreated hearing loss can affect the ability to
understand speech and can negatively impact the
social and emotional well being - hearing loss can
decrease the quality of life.
• The vast majority of Americans (95%) with hearing
loss, have their hearing effectively treated by
hearing instruments.
Dr. Andy Tubertini, Audiologist
105 Lottie Lane, Suite A
Fairhope, AL 36532
Hearing Loss Indicators
P: 251.990.0535
F: 251.990.0538
If you agree with one or more of the following
statements, it may indicate the need to seek a
complete hearing screening.
Email:[email protected]
Website: AscentAudiologyFairhope.com
• You “favor” one ear over the other.
• You have been told that the TV is too loud.
• You have difficulty following conversations in
groups and noisy places.
• You ask people to repeat themselves, especially women and young children.
• Hearing from a distance is more trouble than
it used to be, such as in a church or theater.
• Family and friends have commented on your inability to hear.
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Dr. Andy Tubertini is an experienced and dedicated
audiologist who is committed to helping those with
hearing loss discover what they have been missing.
Dr. Tubertini works with his patients to provide them with
the most advanced hearing technologies and a solution
that will fit their unique lifestyle.
Ascent Audiology & Hearing is dedicated to providing
Check YES or NO to each item for yourself
high quality healthcare. Dr. Andy Tubertini is exceptional
or for an adult loved one:
to your unique amplification needs and cosmetic
1. Do you experience ringing or noises in your ears?
h YES h NO
A Different Kind of Hearing Practice
• Comprehensive diagnostic audiological
Ascent Audiology & Hearing provides hearing solutions
that are more powerful, precise and user-friendly
than ever before. Dr. Andy Tubertini’s expertise in this
state‑of-the-art line of hearing aids ensures that his
patients are receiving superior comfort, unmatched
technology and the best-in-class features.
concerns. Everything we do is designed around your
need for individualized care.
evaluations and hearing tests for adults
and children
• Rehabilitation services for hearing loss
• Counseling for hearing loss and Tinnitus
2. Do you hear better with one ear than the other?
h YES h NO
3. Have any of your relatives had a hearing loss?
h YES h NO
4. Have you had significant noise exposure at work,
recreation or in military service?
h YES h NO
• Full line of hearing aids, specializing in digital
Your Doctor, Andy Tubertini, Au.D.
hearing aid technology including assistive
Dr. Andy Tubertini earned his
Doctorate Degree in Audiology
from the University of Florida,
where he graduated Cum
Laude. A certified member
of the American Speech &
Language Association (ASHA)
and a Fellow in the American
Academy of Audiology (FAAA),
Andy Tubertini, Au.D.,
Dr. Tubertini has made patient
CCC-A, FAAA
care and satisfaction his top
Doctor of Audiology
priorities. Ascent Audiology
& Hearing is Fairhope’s premier audiology practice
providing a suite of audiological services including
prevention, diagnostic care, treatment options,
counseling and personalized aftercare. Our services
are customized to each patient’s individual needs.
listening devices
5. Do you find it difficult to follow a conversation in a
noisy restaurant or crowded room?
h YES h NO
• Computerized hearing aid analysis
(Real Ear Measurement)
• Hearing aid repair services
• Hearing aid accessories including
premium batteries
6. Do you sometimes feel people are mumbling or not
speaking clearly?
h YES h NO
7. Do you sometimes find yourself asking people to
speak up or to repeat themselves?
h YES h NO
• Custom earmolds for hearing aids, iPods,
and MP3s
• Water protection earplugs
• Noise protection for musicians and sportsmen
• Educational seminars for groups and
organizations including support groups
• Cerumen management (earwax removal)
8. Do you experience difficulty understanding soft or
whispered speech?
h YES h NO
9. Do you sometimes have difficulty understanding
speech or words on the telephone?
h YES h NO
10. Does a hearing problem cause you to visit friends,
relatives, or neighbors less often than you like?
h YES h NO