Subtle changes in your ability to hear sounds can be difficult to detect because of how slowly hearing loss normally progresses. Unlike children, who get routine hearing tests in school, adults hardly ever even consider scheduling an appointment. So why should your hearing be any less relevant than your vision?
Here are 6 reasons to get your hearing tested on a regular basis:
- Spotting the Signs: Potential hearing issues can be revealed by day-to-day situations. Ask yourself these questions: Do I constantly ask people what they said? Do I need to turn up the volume on the TV? Do noisy environments make conversations difficult? If you said “yes” to most of these questions, it’s time for a hearing examination.
- Following Guidelines: The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association advises hearing screenings every 10 years until age 50, and every three years after that.
- Family History Matters: It’s even more crucial to call us for an appointment if hearing impairment runs in your family.
- Establishing a Baseline: Baseline hearing assessments give a reference point for future hearing assessment comparisons, permitting you to monitor changes in your hearing over time.
- Early Diagnosis and Treatment: Problems, such as earwax accumulation, or noise-induced hearing loss, can be recognized early on by routine hearing tests, avoiding additional damage.
- Diagnose Medical Conditions: Hearing loss can in some cases point to root medical disorders such as diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, or kidney disease. If you do have one of these disorders, managing it might help your hearing.
Getting answers
Neglected hearing loss can have extensive consequences, impacting your social life, emotional well-being, and even physical safety. Hearing aids can significantly improve your hearing and overall quality of life, permitting you to fully engage in conversations, enjoy social gatherings, and stay alert to important sounds in your environment.
Don’t miss out on important work meetings, the laughter of your grandchildren, or the voice of a loved one.
Schedule a hearing assessment with us right away to safeguard your hearing health and rediscover the sounds that enrich your life.