Subtle changes in your hearing can be difficult to detect because of how gradually hearing loss typically progresses. Even though children are regularly tested, the majority of adults don’t even consider scheduling a hearing exam like they would their vision. You wouldn’t ignore a decline in your vision, so why wouldn’t you keep an eye on your hearing health?
Here are 6 reasons to have your hearing examined regularly:
- Spotting the Signs: Everyday situations can reveal potential hearing issues. Ask yourself these questions: Do I constantly ask people what they said? Do I need to crank up the TV volume? Do noisy settings make interactions challenging? If you answered “yes” to most of these questions, it’s time for a hearing assessment.
- Following Guidelines: The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association recommends hearing screenings every decade until age 50, and every three years thereafter.
- Family History Matters: If other family members have hearing issues, this is an excellent reason to schedule a hearing test with us.
- Establishing a Baseline: Baseline hearing tests provide a reference point for future hearing assessment comparisons, enabling you to monitor changes in your hearing over time.
- Early Diagnosis and Treatment: Problems, like earwax accumulation, or noise-induced hearing loss, can be recognized early on by routine hearing exams, avoiding additional damage.
- Diagnose Medical Conditions: Hearing loss can on occasion point to underlying medical disorders like diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, or kidney disease. If you do have one of these conditions, treating it may help your hearing.
Getting answers
Untreated hearing loss can have extensive consequences, impacting your social life, emotional well-being, and even physical safety. Remaining alert to important sounds of your environment, enjoying social situations, and being able to fully take part in conversations, are all examples of how hearing aids can improve your general quality of life.
Don’t miss out on important work meetings, the laughter of your grandchildren, or a loved one’s voice.
Protect your hearing and keep enjoying the sounds of your life by scheduling a hearing assessment with us right away.