The majority of hearing loss is slight initially, and you may not even detect a change. Typically, it is loved ones who are the first to observe and bring attention to a person’s hearing trouble. Although children are routinely tested, many adults do not consider scheduling a hearing test like they would for their vision.

Indications That You May Require a Hearing Assessment

There are a lot of everyday instances where you may not be hearing everything and certainly not hearing what others do.

• Are you regularly asking people to repeat what they said?
• Are you finding yourself turning up the volume on your TV?
• Does background noise in a busy restaurant make it more difficult to hear and understand conversations?
• Are miscommunications or misinterpretations in your personal or professional life leading to conflicts?

These type of scenarios can happen on a day-to-day basis and continue to impact relationships.

Important Advantages of Scheduling Routine Hearing Exams

The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association standards state that adults should get a hearing assessment every 10 years up until age 50, and adults over the age of 50 should have one every 3 years.

1. Family History

If your family members are experiencing hearing difficulties, it is a good idea to book a hearing examination with an expert specializing in hearing health.

2. Set Your Baseline Hearing

By knowing your hearing ability in each ear, you can pinpoint potential issues or areas for improvement.
There are sounds you might not be hearing and impairments that might indicate further tests or treatments.

3. Monitors Progress Over Time

Each new test will compare new information with previous assessments. Some changes occur slowly, and the tests will recognize any changes even if you don’t.

4. Helps Diagnose and Treat Early Problems

Innovative diagnostic tools now monitor fluctuations and their rate of progression, enabling healthcare professionals to recognize and manage issues, such as excessive earwax accumulation or noise-related hearing damage, at an early stage.

5. Detect Health Issues

In some scenarios, hearing loss can be a sign of a more serious underlying health issue, including diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, or kidney disease, all of which have been connected to hearing issues and tinnitus. Managing the underlying medical conditions that are causing it could possibly reduce hearing loss.

6. Prevent Further Damage

If a patient does not receive treatment, they may experience feelings of depression and anxiety in social situations, leading to enhanced isolation and worsening of their depression. Seniors with hearing issues can have increased injuries when they don’t hear warning signals like car horns, smoke alarms, and other sounds that indicate danger. Moreover, untreated hearing loss is associated with dementia and falls.

Getting the Answers You Need

Maybe you have suspected you have a hearing loss. You now have the information you require, including the understanding that hearing aids can have a positive impact on multiple facets of your life, enhancing not only your ability to hear, but also your relationships with loved ones, colleagues, and social circle.

After receiving the right hearing aids to manage your hearing loss, you will experience enhanced hearing ability in conversations, work meetings, and while enjoying the sounds of your child’s laughter or a family member’s voice.

Reach out to us to set up a hearing evaluation or if you’re worried that you might be experiencing hearing troubles.