Celebrate World Hearing Day: Ear and Hearing Care for All!

Did you know that March 3rd is World Hearing Day? A yearly call to action organized by the World Health Organization (WHO), this year’s theme is Ear and Hearing Care for All. Hearing loss is one the most common health issues that people experience today. Impacting over 48 million people in the United States, nearly 15% of all adults have some degree of impaired hearing. Though it is common, hearing loss still remains widely undertreated. In fact, only a third of people who coil benefit from treatment, actually receive it. 

You can participate in World Hearing Day by scheduling an appointment for a hearing test which is the first step towards treatment!

What are the benefits of treating hearing loss?

Treating hearing loss offers numerous benefits that not only transform hearing health by overall health and wellness. Major benefits include: 

• Strengthens communication: the most common treatment for hearing loss is hearing aids. These electronic devices are designed to absorb and process speech and sound. This support alleviates symptoms and maximizes one’s hearing capacity allowing people to hear and communicate with greater ease. People are more able to fully participate in conversations which support effective communication. 

• Improves relationships: communication is essential for relationships. People often report feeling unheard or ignored by their loved one with hearing loss. Treatment creates more capacity to hear and communicate, allowing people to engage in conversations smoothly. This supports people spending quality time with loved ones and participating in daily activities much more easily. 

• Enriches social life: hearing aids offer several features and technologies that support hearing in all environments including social settings which can be tougher to hear in. Hearing aids can reduce background noise and sharpen speech, making it easier to hear and have conversations in social spaces. This enriches social connection and engagement. 

• Boosts health: treating hearing loss also reduces a number of hearing risks. This includes cognitive decline, depressie symptoms, falls, and accidental injuries. Hearing aids provide ample support which supports cognitive functions and boosts brain health, increases spatial awareness and safety, and supports mental health by improving relationships and social connection. 

These benefits profoundly improve quality of life. Treating hearing loss allows people to live active lives that they can enjoy and be fully present in. 

How do I find a hearing aid for me?

One of the most common misconceptions about hearing aids is that they are bulky, outdated devices. But similar to most electronic devices, hearing aids have benefited tremendously from advanced technology. Today’s hearing aids are more innovative and savvy than ever before. They offer award winning, sleek designs that allow them to be wearable pieces of technology that seamlessly integrate into everyday life – like an Apple watch. Hearing aids come in different styles and offer an array of features and technologies that enhance sound quality adn connectivity. 

Your hearing healthcare provider will help you navigate your hearing aids options, recommending devices that are optimal for your hearing health. A few factors are used to identify the devices that could be best for you including: the type of hearing loss you are experiencing, degree of impairment in each ear, the technologies and features you are interested in, and the types of environments you are regularly in. Your hearing aid will then be programmed with specific settings that meet your hearing needs. 

Prioritize Your Hearing Health this March

The first step you can take to prioritize your hearing health is simple: schedule an appointment for a hearing test. Hearing tests involve a painless process that measures hearing capacities in both ears. This establishes your hearing needs when then allows your hearing healthcare provider to tailor treatment to meet those needs. Treating hearing loss offers so many benefits including improving hearing and strengthening communication. This improves relationships, social life, work, and your overall health. Hearing loss does not have to be a barrier that stops you from fully living and being present. Treatment allows people to live actively and to navigate everyday life with greater ease, comfort, and safety. 

World Hearing Day is a great reminder to commit to your hearing health. Contact us today to schedule an appointment for a hearing consolation.