Subtle changes in your ability to hear sounds can be difficult to detect because of how slowly hearing loss usually progresses. Unlike children, who get regular hearing tests in school, adults seldom even consider scheduling an appointment. You wouldn’t disregard a decline in your eyesight, so why wouldn’t you keep an eye on the health of your hearing?
It’s important to get regular hearing tests, here are six reasons why:
- Spotting the Signs: Day-to-day situations can reveal potential hearing issues. Do you frequently need people to repeat what they said? Do you have a hard time hearing in noisy environments? Are you frequently cranking the volume on your TV up? If you answered “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 thereafter.
- Family History Matters: If other family members have hearing loss, this is an ideal reason to schedule a hearing exam with us.
- Establishing a Baseline: Baseline hearing tests provide a frame of reference for future hearing examination comparisons, allowing you to track changes in your hearing over time.
- Early Diagnosis and Treatment: Routine hearing tests can detect problems early on, such as earwax accumulation or noise-induced hearing loss, allowing for fast intervention and preventing further damage.
- Diagnose Medical Conditions: Underlying medical disorders, like kidney disease, cardiovascular disease, or high blood pressure can in some cases be indicated by hearing loss. Treating these conditions might improve your hearing.
Getting answers
Neglected hearing loss can have extensive consequences, affecting 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 participate 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 exam with us today to protect your hearing health and rediscover the sounds that enhance your life.
