Get a Hearing Test For These 6 Reasons

Woman getting a hearing test to protect her hearing health.

Our lives are busy and hectic – from our jobs to preparing food to social events. Having your hearing Analyzed most likely doesn’t seem like something you can find the time to do. And maybe you don’t even detect any hearing loss – so you think a hearing test can wait.

You shouldn’t wait – here’s why:

1. You Can Prevent Additional Hearing Loss

Because hearing loss normally progresses slowly, many people don’t recognize how bad it’s become. Over time, without even noticing it, they start compensating and making changes to their lifestyle. And because they don’t realize they have hearing loss, they continue to engage in activities that worsen their hearing loss.

But knowing is half the battle.

It can be an eye-opener to get your hearing checked. You can slow the progression of hearing loss but there is no way to reverse the damage already done.

It will be helpful to find out how to keep your moderate hearing loss from getting worse.

Exercising, reducing your blood pressure, and dealing with chronic diseases more thoroughly can slow hearing loss progression.

Reducing your exposure to loud noises and wearing earplugs during noisy activities will further safeguard your inner ears from additional harm.

2. You’re Missing More Than You Realize

You might have slowly forgotten your appreciation for music if you’ve been experiencing moderate hearing loss. You might not remember what it’s like to have a discussion without asking friends or family members to repeat themselves.

You may have slowly distanced yourself from friends or your favorite activities.

Having a hearing test lets you evaluate your level of hearing loss. In the majority of situations, we can help you hear better.

3. You May Enhance Your Hearing Aid Experience

Perhaps you already use hearing aids but you really don’t like to use them. You may not feel like it improves your listening experience. Getting your hearing retested by a hearing specialist will help you discover if you have the correct hearing aid for your type and degree of hearing loss and whether it’s properly adjusted.

4. You Might be at Risk Already

And debilitating hearing loss is endured by 8.5% of adults 55 to64. Hearing loss is typically the result of environmental factors. It isn’t simply about aging. The majority of it is caused by exposure to loud sound.

If you take part in the following things, you’re at a greater risk:

  • Shoot firearms
  • Attend plays, concerts, movies
  • Use a motorized lawnmower
  • Turn your headphones or earbuds up too loud
  • Ride a snowmobile or motorcycle
  • Have a loud job

Hearing loss can be triggered by any of these ordinary activities. You need to go have your hearing checked by a hearing professional as soon as possible if you notice a decline in your ability to hear regardless of how old you are.

5. It Will Improve Your Total Health

People with untreated hearing loss have a significantly higher risk of:

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Longer treatments in hospitals and rehab
  • Missing or skipping out on doctor appointments
  • Falls that result in injuries
  • Slow healing or frequent hospital visits
  • Social isolation (preferring to be alone)
  • Dementia/Alzheimer’s

A hearing test is not only about your hearing.

6. Strained Relationships Can be Repaired

Untreated hearing loss can try the patience of your family members and friends. Misunderstandings are more likely. The situation is aggravating for everyone. Regret and resentment can be the result. Rather than continuously having to repeat what they said, friends and family may start to exclude you from gatherings.

But misunderstandings and stressed relationships can be prevented by getting a hearing test and that’s the good news.

The site information is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. To receive personalized advice or treatment, schedule an appointment.