Lexington Hearing & Speech Center Unveils Largest Audio Suite in NYC

According to the American Academy of Audiology, an estimated 36 million American adults have some degree of treatable hearing loss, and over half of those are younger than age 65. Hearing loss among teenagers is on the rise, and a recent Journal of the American Medical Association study found that one in five now show signs of hearing impairment, primarily attributed to loud music and portable music devices.  Other factors contributing to hearing loss include exposure to too much loud noise, ear infections, the normal aging process, birth defects, head injury and heredity/genetics, to name a few.  Audiologists and other health experts agree that many forms of hearing loss are treatable and emphasize that regular hearing screenings can help ensure good hearing health and identify any potential problems.  

"Hearing screenings are the best way to identify hearing loss at any age. With the largest audio suite in the NYC metropolitan area, Lexington is equipped to accommodate all members of the community, from parents with young children to seniors being assisted by their aides,” said Adele I. Agin, Executive Director, Lexington Hearing and Speech Center.  "Individuals identified to be at-risk are referred for more in-depth testing at Lexington’s Hearing and Speech Center, where services may include a complete diagnostic analysis, audiology and aural rehabilitation.”

Among those joining Lexington officials at the ceremonial ribbon cutting were Maria A. D’Urso, Administrative Director of Ambulatory Care at New York Hospital Queens and New York State Assemblyman Michael DenDekker.