Most people will lose their hearing – it’s inevitable. It’s just part of life. For most people, this is heavily influenced by genetic makeup. But it can be influenced or accelerated by external factors like noise exposure.
However, the million-dollar question for most people is, “When is the right time to get a hearing aid?” First, let’s talk about why people wait to get hearing aids.
Why some people wait to get hearing aids
There are some preconceived notions about hearing aids that can deter people from getting one even when they’re struggling to hear. They may opt to wait because they feel they are “not old enough yet.” The truth is that hearing loss does not discriminate based on age. Hearing loss can happen at any age, and you’re never “too young” to take care of your health and well-being.
Patients may also feel that “Their hearing really isn’t that bad.” When it comes to hearing loss, it can be difficult to notice the initial signs and symptoms because we don’t know what we can’t hear – because we don’t hear it. The only way to really know how serious your hearing loss is, or can become without treatment, is to seek guidance from a hearing care professional.
Why early treatment of hearing loss is important
Prevention and early intervention are key for any health diagnosis. When you treat your hearing loss in its early stages, you can prevent your auditory nerve from further fraying and you keep your word understanding (also known as the clarity of words) from deteriorating more rapidly.
If you are experiencing any of the signs of hearing loss, or it is having any sort of impact on your life – now is the time to get tested and treated! Your hearing care provider will provide you with all the information you need to move forward on the journey to hearing better and getting back to enjoying your life to its fullest!
How hearing aids help you hear – and why hearing is important
Hearing aids help by increasing only the specific frequencies that you need to hear speech more clearly. This is determined by your hearing assessment. The hearing aid is meant to supplement the degeneration of your hearing nerve by amplifying sounds to a volume where you can hear them more clearly. Modern technology has allowed hearing aid design to be much more discreet and, in some cases, invisible.
In addition to being small, today’s hearing aids also provide many features that make them part of today’s tech-centric lifestyle. Bluetooth™ connects most hearing aids to your smartphone so you can stream music, podcasts, videos and even phone calls – all appropriately amplified to help you hear your best! Rechargeable batteries mean all-day power and no need to carry button batteries or have to replace them at an inconvenient time. With locations nationwide, HearingLife’s friendly experts mean that no matter where life takes you. We even have virtual after-hours service available!
Don’t let the fear of “seeming old” stop you from getting the hearing aids you need! Hearing aids truly may help you live better and prevent loss of word recognition – so get started today.
