From preparing meals to our jobs to social events – our lives are busy and chaotic. It probably seems like there’s not enough time to get your hearing checked. And perhaps you don’t even detect any hearing loss – so you think a hearing test can wait.
Here’s why you shouldn’t wait:
1. Additional Hearing Loss Can be Prevented
Many individuals don’t recognize how severe their hearing loss is becoming because it advances so gradually. As time passes, they start compensating and making lifestyle changes without realizing it. All the while, they continue to do things which makes their hearing loss worse.
But knowledge is power.
Having your hearing tested can be eye-opening. There is no way to reverse any hearing loss you may have already suffered, but you can slow its advancement.
It will be helpful to know how to keep your moderate hearing loss from getting worse.
The progression of hearing loss can be slowed by more efficiently controlling chronic disease, reducing your blood pressure, and exercising more.
Your ears will be safeguarded from further damage by wearing ear protection when subjected to loud noises and reducing your exposure.
2. You Don’t Even Know How Much You’re Missing
You may have gradually forgotten your appreciation for music if you’ve been experiencing moderate hearing loss. You may not recall what it’s like to have a conversation without asking friends or family members to repeat themselves.
You may have slowly distanced yourself from friends or your favorite activities.
Having a hearing exam lets you measure your level of hearing loss. In most situations, we can help improve your hearing.
3. You Might Enhance Your Hearing Aid Experience
Maybe you already have hearing aids but you really don’t like to wear them. You might not feel like it enhances your listening experience. Visiting a hearing specialist and having your hearing re-evaluated will guarantee you have the hearing aids that work best for you and that they are set up for your personal listening requirements.
4. You May be at Risk Already
And debilitating hearing loss is endured by 8.5% of adults between 55 and 64. Environmental factors are usually to blame. It’s not simply about getting old. Most of it is caused by exposure to loud sound.
Your at an elevated danger if you are involved in any of these activities:
- Attend concerts, plays, or movies
- Mow the lawn
- Work at a noisy job
- Turn your headphones or earbuds up too loud
- Shoot guns
- Ride a snowmobile or motorcycle
Hearing loss can be triggered by any of these common activities. If you notice a decline in your hearing whatever age, you should have your hearing tested by a hearing specialist as soon as you can.
5. Your Over-all Health Will Improve
People with untreated hearing loss have a substantially higher chance of:
- Depression
- Falls that cause injuries
- Longer time spent in hospitals and rehab
- Missing or skipping doctor appointments
- Slow healing or frequent hospital visits
- Anxiety
- Social solitude (preferring to be alone)
- Alzheimer’s/dementia
A hearing test is not just about your hearing.
6. Rebuild Strained Relationships
Untreated hearing loss can try the patience of your friends and family members. It’s more common for misunderstandings to happen. People will get aggravated with the situation, including you. Bitterness and regret could be the result. Friends and family members might even exclude you from gatherings versus needing to continuously repeat what they said.
But misunderstandings and troubled relationships can be prevented by getting a hearing test and that’s the good news.