Speaker: Joseph Bureau
How painful, limiting, or life impacting was your hearing loss or tinnitus before visiting our office?
Joseph Bureau: So the first question, how painful or limiting life impact of my hearing loss was, was uh that I didn't realize how bad my hearing loss was and um how much it, I, I could feel the impact in my life because um just not being able to hear conversations, not being able to um understand what people are saying. So just nodding and saying yes, uh even to the point of needing to use my phone uh with the speaker on.
What are the positive changes in hearing, reduced tinnitus, improved memory, robust relationships you've experienced with treatment?
Joseph Bureau: So the positive changes, uh, in my life is just being able to, um, hear things that I didn't really know that we're, uh, out there. Um, when you have hearing loss, you miss a lot of the little things and, um, just the, uh, change in hearing all the little things, uh, is incredible. Um, so very grateful.
What were your top concerns when deciding to treat your hearing loss?
Joseph Bureau: Well, my concerns are with deciding to treat my hearing loss was, um, when I found out that, uh, it has a, uh, a lot to do with, um, my brain and just what was gonna happen. Uh, if I didn't, um, I guess you get used to the amount of hearing that you have until you find out how bad it is. So, um, I needed to make a decision to treat my hearing loss and I'm glad that I did.
How would you describe your treatment experience with Hearing and Brain Centers?
Joseph Bureau: Um my time at uh hearing and brain centers was um topnotch um just um getting the treatment, getting educated and then uh having the ability to uh ask questions and feel comfortable um with being able to talk to someone who is very knowledgeable in the uh industry. And uh very grateful for the work that they do.
How important was Dr. Darrow's book and pre-education to your treatment journey?
Joseph Bureau: So I really didn't know about the social isolation. Um, I actually lived it with my wife, um, just not being able to hear her speak from the other room and it got to the point where I didn't want to answer her because I didn't want to get into an argument, um, because, uh, I couldn't hear her but yet I was answering her. So, um, just, uh, a lot to be learned about hearing loss. Thank you, Doctor Darrel.
What is the #1 thing you would tell friends or family who struggle with hearing loss/tinnitus about seeking treatment right away?
Joseph Bureau: Well, uh, like many people, uh, about hearing loss. I mean, I've been in the construction trade, you know, a lot of guys in the construction trade and, you know, for 37 years, uh, loud noise, we're all in the same boat that we all cannot hear. We all talk very loud to each other. Um, I will be telling my friends and family, especially my friends just about. Um, a whole new world has been opened up since. Um, I've gotten my hearing aids.
