Our lives are busy and hectic – from our jobs to cooking meals to social events. It probably seems like there’s never enough time to have your hearing evaluated. And perhaps you don’t even detect any hearing loss – so you believe a hearing test can wait.

You shouldn’t wait – here’s why:

1. You Can Prevent Further Hearing Loss

Because hearing loss normally progresses slowly, many people don’t realize how bad it’s become. Over time, without even realizing it, they begin compensating and changing their lifestyle. All the while, they continue to do things which makes their hearing loss worse.

But knowing is half the battle.

Having your hearing checked can be eye-opening. You can slow the progression of hearing loss but there isn’t any way to reverse the damage already done.

If you are experiencing moderate hearing loss, you will want to find out how to keep it from getting worse.

Exercising, reducing your blood pressure, and managing chronic diseases more effectively can slow hearing loss advancement.

Your ears will be safeguarded from further harm by wearing ear protection when subjected to loud noises and reducing your exposure.

2. You Don’t Even Know How Much You’re Missing

You may have slowly forgotten your appreciation for music if you’ve been experiencing moderate hearing loss. You may not remember what it’s like to have a discussion without asking family or friends to repeat themselves.

You might have slowly distanced yourself from friends or your favorite activities.

Having a hearing exam allows you to measure your level of hearing loss. In most situations, we can help improve your hearing.

3. You Might Make Your Current Hearing Aid Experience Better

If you already have a hearing aid, you may not want to use it. You may not think they help very much. Getting your hearing retested by a hearing specialist will help you discover if you have the best hearing aid for your type and level of hearing loss and whether it’s effectively adjusted.

4. It’s Possible That You’re At Risk Already

Measurable hearing loss can be found in both ears in 13% of U.S. citizens (30 million individuals) 12 and older. And debilitating hearing loss is experienced by 8.5% of adults between 55 and 64. Environmental factors are commonly to blame. It’s not just something that happens when you get older. Most of it is caused by exposure to loud sound.

If you are involved in the following things, you’re at a higher risk:

• Listen to loud music or use earbuds
• Attend movies, plays, or concerts
• Use a motorized lawnmower
• Hunt or target shoot with firearms
• Have a loud job
• Ride loud vehicles like a snowmobile, ATV, or motorcycle

Hearing loss can be caused by any of these ordinary activities. You need to go have your hearing examined by a hearing professional as soon as possible if you notice a decline in your ability to hear regardless of how old you are.

5. Your Over-all Health Will Improve

If you neglect your hearing loss you will have a significantly higher chance of the following:

• Falls that result in injuries
• Longer treatments in hospitals and rehab
• Missing or skipping doctor appointments
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Slow healing or frequent hospital admissions
• Social solitude (preferring to be alone)
• Alzheimer’s/dementia

A hearing test is not only about your hearing.

6. Rebuild Strained Relationships

Neglected hearing loss can test the patience of your friends and family members. Misunderstandings are more common. The situation is frustrating for everybody. Bitterness and regret may be the result. Rather than constantly having to repeat themselves, friends and family may begin to exclude you from get-togethers.

But misunderstandings and stressed relationships can be prevented by getting a hearing test and that’s the good news.

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