From preparing meals to our jobs to social activities – our lives are busy and chaotic. Getting your hearing Evaluated most likely doesn’t seem like something you can spare the time to do. And maybe you don’t even notice any hearing loss – so you believe a hearing test can wait.
Here’s why you shouldn’t put it off:
1. Further Hearing Loss Can be Prevented
Because hearing loss usually advances slowly, many individuals don’t recognize how bad it’s become. Over time, they begin compensating and changing their lifestyle without recognizing it. In the meantime, they continue to do things to make their hearing loss worse.
But knowledge is power.
It can be an eye-opener to have your hearing checked. You can slow the progression of hearing loss but there isn’t any way to reverse the damage already done.
If you are suffering from moderate hearing loss, you will want to know how to stop it from getting worse.
Exercising, reducing your blood pressure, and dealing with chronic diseases more effectively can slow hearing loss progression.
Limiting your exposure to loud sounds and wearing ear protection during loud activities will further safeguard your inner ears from additional damage.
2. You Don’t Even Know How Much You’re Missing
You may have gradually forgotten your love for music if you’ve been going through moderate hearing loss. You may not recall what it’s like to have a discussion without asking friends or family members to repeat themselves.
You might find yourself getting further away from doing your favorite things and spending time with friends.
You can find out just how much hearing loss you have by getting a hearing test. In most cases, we can help make improvements to your hearing.
3. You May Make Your Current Hearing Aid Experience Better
If you already use a hearing aid, you might not want to wear it. You might not feel like it helps your listening experience. Going to a hearing specialist and getting your hearing re-evaluated will guarantee you have the hearing aids that work best for you and that they are adjusted for your personal listening needs.
4. You Might be at Risk Already
13% of individuals 12 and older in the U.S. (30 million people) have measurable hearing impairment in both ears. Among adults ages 55 to 64, 8.5 percent are suffering from disabling hearing loss. Hearing loss is usually the result of environmental factors. It’s not simply about aging. Exposure to loud noise causes the majority of it.
Your at an increased danger if you are involved in any of these activities:
- Hunt or practice shooting with firearms
- Ride a motorcycle or snowmobile
- Turn your headphones or earbuds up too loud
- Go to plays, movies, and concerts
- Use a motorized lawnmower
- Have a loud job
All of these everyday activities can trigger hearing loss. You need to go have your hearing checked by a hearing professional as soon as you can if you notice a decline in your ability to hear regardless of how old you are.
5. Your Over-all Health Will Improve
Individuals with untreated hearing loss have a substantially higher risk of:
- Social solitude (preferring to be alone)
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Dementia/Alzheimer’s
- Missing or skipping out on doctor appointments
- Longer time spent in hospitals and rehab
- Falls that cause injuries
- Slow healing or frequent hospital visits
A hearing test is not only about your hearing.
6. Repair Strained Relationships
Neglected hearing loss can try the patience of your family members and friends. Misunderstandings are more likely. People will become aggravated with the situation, including you. Regret and resentment can be the result. Friends and family members might even exclude you from gatherings rather than needing to constantly repeat what they said.
But here’s the good news, getting your hearing checked will help restore troubled relationships and prevent misunderstandings from occurring again.