Hearing loss is often a slow process, making it easy to ignore the subtle changes in your ability to perceive sounds. Although children are frequently tested, most adults don’t even think about scheduling a hearing test like they would their vision. You wouldn’t disregard a decline in your vision, so why wouldn’t you monitor your hearing health?
It’s important to get routine hearing exams, here are six reasons why:
- Spotting the Signs: Potential hearing issues can be exposed by day-to-day situations. Ask yourself these questions: Do I frequently ask people to repeat themselves? Do I need to crank up the TV volume? Do noisy settings make interactions hard? If you answered “yes” to most of these questions, it’s time for a hearing test.
- 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 members of your family have hearing loss, this is an excellent reason to schedule a hearing exam with us.
- Establishing a Baseline: We will utilize 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-related hearing loss, can be identified early on by routine hearing tests, preventing additional damage.
- Diagnose Medical Conditions: Inherent medical disorders, including kidney disease, cardiovascular disease, or high blood pressure can sometimes be indicated by hearing loss. If you do have one of these disorders, managing it might help your hearing.
Getting answers
Your physical safety, emotional well-being, and social life are some of the extensive consequences of untreated hearing loss. Remaining alert to significant sounds of your environment, enjoying social situations, and being able to fully engage in conversations, are all examples of how hearing aids can improve your total quality of life.
Don’t miss out on important work meetings, your grandchildren’s laughter, or the voice of a loved one.
Make an appointment for a hearing test with us today to safeguard your hearing health and rediscover the sounds that enrich your life.