Subtle changes in your ability to hear sounds can be difficult to notice because of how slowly hearing loss typically progresses. 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 vision, so why wouldn’t you keep track of the health of your hearing?
Here are 6 reasons to get your hearing examined regularly:
- Spotting the Signs: Everyday situations can reveal potential hearing problems. Do you frequently need people to repeat what they said? Do you have a hard time hearing in noisy environments? Are you constantly cranking the volume on your TV up? It’s time for you to get a hearing test if you answered yes to most of these questions.
- Following Guidelines: The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association recommends hearing screenings every 10 years until age 50, and every three years after that.
- Family History Matters: If other family members have hearing problems, this is an ideal reason to schedule a hearing exam with us.
- Establishing a Baseline: Baseline hearing assessments provide a frame of reference for future hearing examination comparisons, allowing you to monitor changes in your hearing over time.
- Early Diagnosis and Treatment: Regular hearing tests can detect issues early on, like earwax accumulation or noise-related hearing loss, allowing for fast intervention and avoiding further damage.
- Diagnose Medical Conditions: Hearing loss can sometimes signal root medical conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, or kidney disease. Treating these conditions might improve your hearing.
Getting answers
Your physical safety, emotional well-being, and social life are some of the far-reaching consequences of neglected hearing loss. Hearing aids can substantially improve your hearing and general quality of life, allowing you to fully take part in conversations, enjoy social gatherings, and stay alert to important sounds in your environment.
Don’t miss out on important work meetings, your grandchildren’s laughter, or the voice of a loved one.
Protect your hearing and keep enjoying the sounds of your life by making an appointment for a hearing examination with us right away.