Our lives are busy and chaotic – from our jobs to cooking meals to social activities. Having your hearing tested most likely doesn’t seem like something you can find the time to do. And maybe 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 Prevent Further Hearing Loss
Many individuals don’t recognize how severe their hearing loss is becoming because it progresses so slowly. Over time, without even noticing it, they start compensating and changing their lifestyle. In the meantime, they continue to do things which makes their hearing loss worse.
But knowing is half the battle.
Getting your hearing checked can be eye-opening. You can slow the advancement of hearing loss but there is no way to reverse the damage already done.
If you are enduring moderate hearing loss, you will want to understand how to stop it from getting worse.
Exercising, decreasing your blood pressure, and managing chronic diseases more thoroughly can slow hearing loss advancement.
Reducing your exposure to loud noises and wearing ear protection during loud activities will further safeguard your inner ears from additional damage.
2. You’re Missing More Than You Know
You might have gradually forgotten your love for music if you’ve been experiencing moderate hearing loss. You may not recall what it’s like to have a discussion without asking family or friends to repeat themselves.
You may find yourself getting further away from doing your favorite activities and spending time with friends.
You can figure out just how much hearing loss you have by getting a hearing test. In the majority of cases, we can help you hear better.
3. You Might Enhance Your Hearing Aid Experience
Perhaps you already have hearing aids but you really don’t like to wear them. You may not think they help very much. Going to a hearing specialist and getting your hearing re-evaluated will ensure you have the hearing aids that work best for you and that they are adjusted for your personal listening requirements.
4. It’s Possible That You’re At Risk Already
Among adults between the ages of 55 and 64, 8.5 percent are experiencing disabling hearing loss. Hearing loss is usually the result of environmental factors. It’s not simply about aging. Most of it is caused by exposure to loud sound.
Your at an elevated danger if you are involved in any of these activities:
- Use a motorized lawnmower
- Attend plays, concerts, movies
- Listen to loud music or wear earbuds
- Ride loud vehicles such as a snowmobile, ATV, or motorcycle
- Hunt or practice shooting with firearms
- Have a loud job
Every one of these everyday activities can lead to hearing loss. If you see a decline in your hearing at any age, you should get your hearing examined by a hearing specialist as soon as possible.
5. It Will Benefit Your Overall Health
People with untreated hearing loss have a substantially higher chance of:
- Missing or skipping doctor appointments
- Longer treatments in hospitals and rehab
- Slow healing or frequent hospital visits
- Alzheimer’s/dementia
- Social isolation (preferring to be alone)
- Anxiety
- Falls that result in injuries
- Depression
Getting your hearing tested is about more than just your hearing.
6. Restore Strained Relationships
Neglected hearing loss can try the patience of your family members and friends. It’s more likely for misunderstandings to occur. Everyone will get aggravated with the situation, including you. Bitterness and regret might be the result. Rather than constantly needing to repeat themselves, friends and family may start to exclude you from gatherings.
But here’s the good news, getting your hearing tested will help restore stressed relationships and prevent misunderstandings from occurring again.