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About Hearing

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Welcome to our Decibels of Life hearing resource pages. Here you will find facts on ears, hearing health and hearing loss. Our goal is to educate and provide information to all about solutions that can help restore the beauty of sound to those affected by a loss. Why miss a decibel of life?

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Siemens Hearing Screening Test

Think you may have a hearing impairment? Find out if there may be a problem, online and in no time, with Siemens new Hearing Screening Test.

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How the Ear Works:
A video view

Your ear is an organ that turns sound waves in the air into information in your brain and trigger emotional response.

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Anatomy of the Human Ear

There are three distinct parts of the ear. See our diagram of the ear online and in downloadable pdf for convenience.

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What We Hear is Measured
in Units Called Decibels

Loudness of sound is measured in decibels, abbreviated "dB". Learn the most common decibels in your daily life.

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Signs of Hearing Loss

Symptoms of all three types of hearing loss are similar.Take our short quiz to see if you could have hearing loss.

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Degrees of Hearing Loss

Levels of hearing loss are referred to as degrees. Learn the degrees of loss and what they mean to you in daily life.

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Types of Hearing Loss

Hearing loss can occur in one of two ways, or a combination of both. Download our pdfs for convenience to compare.

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Causes of Hearing Loss
and Prevention

Hearing loss can be caused by a number of factors. Some are preventable. Learn how you can preserve your hearing health.

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Hearing Aid Solutions

Many hearing aids are available with advanced styles, features and accessories to suit your lifestyle and needs.

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Decibels of Life: Patient
Stories About Hearing Loss

No two ears are alike and neither are the stories of patients who have overcome their hearing loss. Watch their stories.

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FDA Consumer Advice

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration provides free information about hearing aids and hearing health.

Hearing Library Downloads

Here's everything you need to know about hearing and hearing loss.

Two ears are better than one
Hearing Makes Friends Audiologic Guide
Hearing Makes Friends Hearing Aid Guide
Conductive Hearing Loss
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Combination Hearing Loss
Signs of Hearing Loss in Adults
Signs of Hearing Loss in Children
Next Steps for Adults
Next Steps for Children
Better Hearing and Speech Month