Better Hearing Month Is a Great Time to Have Your Hearing Checked

Our staff at Audiology & Hearing Services encourages those who have been thinking about getting their hearing checked to do so this month. That’s because May is designated as Better Hearing and Speech Month by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association.One of the goals of BHSM is to bring awareness to how common hearing loss is.

Roughly 48 million Americans experience some level of hearing loss, but yet the average person waits an average of seven years before having their hearing checked after the first signs of hearing loss.T

here are a number of reasons why people wait so long to get their hearing checked, including:

- Hearing loss can happen slowly over time and may not be noticed.- Hearing loss is viewed as something “old people” experience, so younger people may view it as important.- Denial of the hearing loss.

- Hearing aids are unfashionable and make them look old.Whatever the reason is, people should know that hearing is an important part of overall health. When you can’t hear, you miss out on conversations and the everyday noises around you. Hearing loss has also been linked to dementia, Alzheimer’s disease and overall cognitive decline. These are very serious health problems that can have a big impact on your life.

Our experts at Audiology & Hearing Services are here to assist you with all your hearing needs. Whether you have just started to notice your hearing loss or have been experiencing it for years, we can evaluate your hearing so you know your level of hearing loss.

If you need hearing devices, we can help you choose the right one to match your lifestyle and type of hearing loss. To request an appointment, fill out a form online or call 704-412-7975.