Listen Up: The Importance of Regular Hearing Checkups
Healthy Aging With Beltone
Hearing is one of the most important senses we possess. It allows us to communicate with others, enjoy music and be aware of our surroundings. However, as we age, our hearing can deteriorate, leading to hearing loss. Regular hearing checkups are essential to maintaining good hearing health and preventing hearing loss. In this blog post, we will discuss:
- The importance of regular hearing checkups.
- The potential risks of untreated hearing loss.
- How hearing aids can improve the quality of life.
- The impact of hearing loss on physical health and mental well-being.
- How to advocate for one's own hearing health.
The Importance of Regular Hearing Checkups
Regular hearing checkups are essential to maintaining good hearing health. It is recommended that adults get their hearing checked once every ten years until the age of 50, and then every three years after that. However, if you are at risk of hearing loss—maybe you work in a noisy environment or have a family history of hearing loss—you should get your hearing checked more frequently.
During a hearing checkup, a Beltone hearing care professional will assess your hearing and identify any potential hearing loss. If hearing loss is detected, the hearing care professional can recommend treatment options, such as hearing aids.
The Risks of Untreated Hearing Loss and Impacts on Physical and Mental Well-Being
Untreated hearing loss can have a significant impact on your quality of life. It can lead to social isolation, depression and anxiety. It can also impact your ability to communicate effectively with others, leading to misunderstandings and frustration.
In addition, untreated hearing loss can lead to cognitive decline. Studies have shown that hearing loss is associated with an increased risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease. This is because the brain has to work harder to process sounds, which can lead to cognitive overload.
How Hearing Aids Can Improve Quality of Life
If you have hearing loss, hearing aids can significantly improve your quality of life. They can help you hear better in noisy environments, communicate more effectively with others and reduce the risk of cognitive decline.
Beltone hearing aids come in a variety of styles and sizes, from behind-the-ear (BTE) to completely-in-the-canal (CIC) and receiver-in-ear (RIE). Custom options are also available. Beltone hearing aids have a range of features, such as noise reduction and directional microphones, to help you hear better in different environments.
How to Advocate for Your Hearing Health
Advocating for your own hearing health is essential to maintaining good hearing health. This includes getting regular hearing checkups, wearing hearing protection in noisy environments and using hearing aids if you have hearing loss.
It is also important to communicate with others about your hearing needs. Let them know if you have difficulty hearing in certain environments and ask them to speak clearly and face you when they are speaking.
In conclusion, regular hearing checkups are essential to maintaining good hearing health. Untreated hearing loss can have a significant impact on your quality of life, including social isolation, depression and cognitive decline. Hearing aids can significantly improve your quality of life by helping you hear better in different environments. Advocating for your own hearing health is essential to maintaining good hearing health.
Better Hearing and Healthy Aging With Beltone
Beltone is committed to helping our patients live their best lives. Hearing health plays a big part in our overall wellbeing—particularly as we age—which is why we offer free hearing assessments and continue to innovate new hearing aids and hearing accessories that help you hear your best in every situation.
Find your local Beltone and schedule your free hearing assessment today to take the first step toward better hearing and healthy aging.