Subtle changes in your ability to hear sounds can be difficult to recognize because of how gradually hearing loss normally advances. Unlike children, who get routine hearing tests in school, adults rarely even think of scheduling an appointment. You wouldn’t neglect a decline in your eyesight, so why wouldn’t you track the health of your hearing?
Here are 6 reasons to get your hearing tested on a regular basis:
- Spotting the Signs: Everyday situations can reveal potential hearing issues. Do you regularly need people to repeat themselves? Do you have a difficult time hearing in noisy environments? Are you frequently turning up the volume on your TV? It’s time for you to get a hearing test if you said yes to the majority of these questions.
- Following Guidelines: Until you turn 50, you should get a hearing test every 10 years and every 3 years after that, as recommended by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
- Family History Matters: It’s even more important to call us for an appointment if hearing impairment runs in your family.
- Establishing a Baseline: We will use baselines, which will supply a reference frame for further comparison to track changes to your hearing over time.
- Early Diagnosis and Treatment: Problems, such as earwax buildup, or noise-induced hearing loss, can be detected early on by routine hearing tests, avoiding additional damage.
- Diagnose Medical Conditions: Hearing loss can sometimes signal underlying medical conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, or kidney disease. If you do have one of these disorders, managing it might help your hearing.
Getting answers
Neglected hearing loss can have far-reaching consequences, affecting your social life, emotional well-being, and even physical safety. Hearing aids can significantly improve your hearing and overall quality of life, allowing 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.
Safeguard your hearing and keep enjoying the sounds of your life by making an appointment for a hearing examination with us today.