Hearing loss is often a gradual process, making it easy to ignore the subtle changes in your ability to perceive sounds. Unlike children, who get regular hearing tests in school, adults seldom even think of scheduling an appointment. You wouldn’t ignore a decline in your eyesight, so why wouldn’t you keep track of your hearing health?
It’s important to get routine hearing exams, here are six reasons why:
- Spotting the Signs: Potential hearing problems can be revealed by day-to-day situations. Ask yourself these questions: Do I frequently ask people what they said? Do I need to crank up the TV volume? Do noisy settings make interactions challenging? If you said “yes” to most of these questions, it’s time for a hearing examination.
- Following Guidelines: The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association suggests hearing screenings every decade until age 50, and every three years after that.
- Family History Matters: It’s even more important to call us for an appointment if hearing loss runs in your family.
- Establishing a Baseline: We will utilize baselines, which will provide a frame of reference for further comparison to track changes to your hearing over time.
- Early Diagnosis and Treatment: Regular hearing tests can detect issues early on, such as earwax buildup or noise-related hearing loss, allowing for fast intervention and avoiding additional damage.
- Diagnose Medical Conditions: Hearing loss can sometimes signal inherent medical conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, or kidney disease. Treating these conditions could improve your hearing.
Getting answers
Your physical safety, emotional well-being, and social life are some of the far-reaching consequences of untreated hearing loss. Staying 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 better your overall quality of life.
Don’t miss out on the sound of a loved one’s voice, your grandchildren’s laughter, or an important work meeting.
Protect your hearing and keep enjoying the sounds of your life by scheduling a hearing examination with us today.