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Show Citizen, Press, Review, Thurs., Dec. 27, 1984 - Page 14 Cit Hearing loss affects many Americans Hearing loss affects ap-proximately 20 million Americans of all ages, with both adults and children affected, according to Lynn S. Alvord, Ph.D., Audiologist, and Dr. Craig N. Stevens, Ear, Nose and Throat specialist, on the staff of the American Fork Hospital. Dr. Alvord says although adult hearing loss can have many causes, the most common cause stems from the combined effects of noise ex-posure and aging termed "sociacusis." Hearing loss may also be "con-ductive" (affecting the middle car or eardrum) which is usually treatable medically, or 'sen-sorineural" (affecting the inner ear or cochlea) which is less often medically corrected. Dr. Alvord stressed that hearing loss, whether treatable or not, can be just one manifestation of a more serious health problem and therefore should be brought to the attention of your doctor. . If the doctor determines no medical treatment is possible, a hearing aid may be recommended. Hearing aids are electronic, battery powered devices which amplify sound. Most people with un-correctable hearing loss can benefit from the use of a hearing aid, Dr. Alvord said, adding even those ordinarily considered totally deaf usually "wear and derive benefit from a hearingaid. For most people, however, suc-cess depends on such factors as the patient's attitude, the proper testing of the hearing and the prescription of the device. Since hearing loss varies greatly among individuals, it is imperative to base the choice of instrument on an accurate hearing test. This usually requires a sound proof booth and properly calibrated equipment. Hearing may even be damaged by improper prescription of an aid. For these reasons, the purchase of mail order or generic hearing aids is highly questionable. The price of a hearing aid can vary depending on the type of aid. To avoid the improper or unnecessary purchase of a hearing aid, it is best to contact your doctor for proper referral. Among the young, ear infections are the most common cause of temporary hearing loss. Hearing usually returns to normal within four to six weeks, however in some, middle ear fluid persists causing a longer term hearing loss which can affect speech and language development or result in poor school performance. Children may also be born with permanent hearing loss at an in-cidence of about two per thousand births. Frequently, hearing loss goes undetected for several years because it is not routinely screened at birth. Milder losses are more difficult to assess in young children and often are missed by both doctor and mother. The average age of discovery of a hearing loss is age three largely because a hearing impaired child babbles normally and is extremely responsive to vibrations he may feel or visual stimulation. 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She worked as a munitions worker at f Richard and Gill VanWagoner, both :t Lehi; 13 grandchildren 14 great grandchildren i brothers and sisters: Leo B. Smith, Orenr LaVone Anderson' Butte, Mont.; and Alu r Nelson, Pleasant i Grove. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Dec 29, at 1 p.m. in the Lehi' Ward Chapel 300 N. 500 East. Friends may call at Wing' Mortuary, Lehi, Friday eveningfrom7to9p.ni.: and at the church Saturday prior to' services. Burial will be; in the Lehi City Cemetery. Remington Arms during World War II. She was a member of the LDS Church and enjoyed quilt making and gardening. Her life-long dedication was to genealogy. She is survived by three sons: Paul Julian, American Fork; Annie P. Davis A and enjoyed handwork. Survivors include! four sons and two. daughters: David Elroy Davis, Magna; Keith Joseph Davis, ; Harry Davis and; Nile Geoerge Davis,' 'I both of Salt Lake City;1 Dorthia D. Welcker, Orem; and Mrs. Sheldon (Phyllis) Cook, American Fork; 3i grandchildren; 92 great ! grandchildren; 23 great great grandchildren. I Services were y Monday, Dec. 24, in the Wing Mortuary Chapel 10 Burial was in the Lehi City Cemetery. B 1 HI Annie Pearl Loader Davis, 87, died Thur-sday, Dec. 10, 1984, in a Salt Lake City Care Center of natural causes. She was born March 10, 1897, in Pleasant Grove to Harry (Henry) King and Annie Pierce Loader. She was married to David Daniel Davis on Jan. 5, 1914, in Provo. The marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. He died Sept. 14, 1968. She lived in Pleasant Grove, Lehi, and her remaining years in Salt Lake City. She was an active member of the LDS Church. She served in the Relief Society and fulfilled many teaching assignments. She was a temple worker, an excellent quilt maker Citizen, Press, Review, Thurs., Dec. 27, |