Now that the calendar has turned to 2019, many of us have made resolutions to improve our health.
Audio Help Hearing Centers in New York City reminds you the beginning of a new year is the perfect time to resolve to include hearing health in your overall goals.
Did you know hearing loss is the third most common chronic health condition – behind heart disease and diabetes? You’re not alone in your struggle to hear effectively, but the good news is that you don’t have to struggle.
Many people get memberships to gyms or plan to eat better, but overlook an easy way of looking after their hearing health – simply scheduling a free hearing evaluation with one of our audiologists.
Here are the top three reasons to take your hearing health seriously in 2019:
Hearing Is Good For Your Social Life
Hearing loss has a way of disrupting your relationships with others. You may feel embarrassed about your inability to effectively hear your friends and family, leading to withdrawal and isolation. Likewise, they may misunderstand your responses to them, or become frustrated with the need to frequently repeat themselves.
Left untreated, hearing loss is known to lead to feelings of anxiety, stress and even depression.
Although it may seem intimidating to face your hearing loss directly by making an appointment to see an audiologist, the reward of better communication with your loved ones will more than make up for it!
Help Improve Other Aspects Of Your Health
Because of the documented link between untreated hearing loss and health risks such as dementia and falls, addressing your hearing can have implications on your overall physical and mental health.
Because hearing loss is generally a gradual process, you may not even realize you have it until significant damage has been done. Audiologists recommend baseline hearing tests for adults starting at the age of 55, even without noticeable differences in your hearing. The sooner your hearing loss is discovered, the better equipped you’ll be to recover and get your listening experiences closer to normal levels.
You Can Increase Your Earning Power
Because hearing properly is an integral part of your overall communication abilities, you may be limiting your earning potential and career prospects by not treating your hearing loss.
Studies have found that those who do not treat the condition make less money than their peers who wear hearing aids. Getting regular hearing evaluations will help you reach your peak job performance.
For more information about Audio Help’s services and hearing aids, call us at 888-832-9966 or contact us online.