From cooking meals to our jobs to social activities – our lives are busy and chaotic. It most likely seems like there’s not enough time to get your hearing checked. And perhaps you think it can wait because you don’t think you’re afflicted by hearing loss.
Here’s why you shouldn’t put it off:
1. You Can Stop Further Hearing Loss
Many individuals don’t appreciate how serious their hearing loss is becoming because it progresses so gradually. Over time, without even realizing it, they begin compensating and making changes to their lifestyle. All the while, they continue to do things to make their hearing loss worse.
But knowledge is power.
It can be an eye-opener to get your hearing examined. There isn’t any way to undo any hearing loss you may already have, but you can slow its advancement.
If you are suffering from moderate hearing loss, you will want to understand how to stop it from getting worse.
The advancement of hearing loss can be slowed by more effectively managing chronic disease, reducing your blood pressure, and exercising more.
Limiting your exposure to loud sounds and wearing earplugs during noisy activities will further protect your inner ears from additional damage.
2. You’re Missing More Than You Realize
If you are experiencing moderate hearing loss, you might have slowly forgotten how much you enjoy listening to music. You might not remember what it’s like to have a discussion without asking friends or family members to repeat themselves.
You might find yourself getting further away from doing your favorite things and spending time with friends.
Getting a hearing examination lets you measure your degree of hearing loss. In the majority of cases, we can help you hear better.
3. You May Make Your Current Hearing Aid Experience Better
If you already have a hearing aid, you might not want to wear it. You may not feel like it helps your listening experience. Going to a hearing specialist and getting your hearing re-tested will guarantee you have the hearing aids that work best for you and that they are adjusted for your personal listening needs.
4. You May be at Risk Already
13% of individuals 12 and older in the U.S. (30 million people) have measurable hearing impairment in both ears. And debilitating hearing loss is endured by 8.5% of adults 55 to64. Environmental factors are commonly to blame. It isn’t simply about getting old. The majority of it is caused by exposure to loud sound.
Your at a greater danger if you are engaged in any of these activities:
- Have a loud job
- Hunt or target shoot with firearms
- Listen to loud music or wear earbuds
- Mow the lawn
- Ride loud vehicles including a snowmobile, ATV, or motorcycle
- Go to concerts, plays, or concerts
Hearing loss can be brought on by any of these common activities. You need to go have your hearing examined by a hearing professional as soon as possible if you notice a decline in your ability to hear regardless of how old you are.
5. It Will Improve Your Overall Health
If you neglect your hearing loss you will have a significantly higher chance of the following:
- Depression
- Social solitude (preferring to be alone)
- Anxiety
- Longer time spent in hospitals and rehab
- Alzheimer’s/dementia
- Missing or skipping doctor appointments
- Falls that result in injuries
- Slow healing or repeated hospital visits
Getting your hearing checked is about more than only your hearing.
6. Repair Strained Relationships
Untreated hearing loss can test the patience of your family members and friends. It’s more likely for misunderstandings to take place. The situation is frustrating for everybody. Bitterness and regret may follow. Family members and friends may even exclude you from get-togethers versus having to continuously repeat themselves.
But misunderstandings and stressed relationships can be prevented by getting a hearing test and that’s the good news.
