Acknowledging the Reality of Hearing Loss

Have you been noticing any changes to your hearing abilities? Do your loved ones complain that you turn up the volume on the TV far too loud, or ask them to repeat themselves far too often? Have you missed the ringing of the telephone, or almost burnt the house down when you didn’t hear the stove alarm? Do you have difficulty following conversations, especially when you’re in a noisy place? If any of this sounds familiar, you probably have hearing loss, and it’s time to acknowledge the reality of hearing loss.

Avoiding Hearing Loss

Nearly 40 million Americans have hearing loss. From seniors to adults to children, hearing loss is affecting more and more people each year due to increased noise in our cities, lack of proper hearing protection, and unsafe listening practices when it comes to personal listening devices or attending concerts or sports events. If millions of people are living with hearing loss, why aren’t we talking about it? It’s estimated that only 1 out of every 3 people who could benefit from hearing aids are actually wearing them, and the rest are avoiding talking about their hearing loss.

If you had trouble seeing, you’d immediately go to the optometrist and get glasses. People would complement you on your new frames, and you’d be excited to see clearly. Sadly, hearing loss isn’t treated in the same way, and many people choose to avoid their hearing loss. You might think that talking about your hearing loss is the same as admitting that you’re getting old, and even though hearing loss affects people of all ages, there’s a negative stigma attached to hearing loss.

Acknowledge the Reality of Hearing Loss

If you have hearing loss, ignoring it can have some serious consequences. Those with untreated hearing loss have a lower quality of life, struggle with their relationships, and often find themselves socially isolated and alone. Not only does their personal life suffer, but their professional life can also be affected, and those with hearing loss earn less than their hearing peers, are overlooked for promotions, or even risk being fired. 

It’s time to do the right thing for your health and wellbeing and acknowledge the reality of hearing loss. Talk about your hearing health, and be open that you’re not hearing as well as you used to. Your family and friends will be supportive, and help you participate in conversations. You might even be shocked at how many of your friends will come forward and acknowledge that they’ve also been struggling to hear.

Hearing Aids for Clear Hearing

Once you’ve opened up about your hearing loss, take the next step towards clear hearing and treat your hearing loss. Modern hearing devices are sophisticated technology that can help you hear in ways you never imagined. They’re sleek and beautiful devices you’ll be excited to wear every day, and they’ll help you hear in every listening environment, from the quiet of your own living room to drinks with friends, or an afternoon ball game with your grandchildren. Modern hearing aids focus on helping you hear the most important sounds, and with directionality microphones, noise reduction, and speech enhancement, you’ll have no trouble hearing all the most important sounds.

Orange County Physicians’ Hearing Services

If you’ve been struggling to hear, and are worried that hearing loss will affect your quality of life, take the first step and acknowledge the reality of your hearing loss. Then, visit us at Orange County Physicians’ Hearing Services for a comprehensive hearing test. Our team of hearing health specialists will work with you to find out what sounds you’re missing, and what kind of devices will work the best for your lifestyle and hearing needs. We have a wide selection of devices, from discreet Behind the Ear devices to In the Ear styles, and even Completely In the Canal devices that no one will ever notice. Investing in quality hearing aids will make you seem as young as you feel, and all your friends will comment on how much energy you have. You’ll get out and about, be more social, and keep enjoying the things you love. Don’t give that up for hearing loss, but acknowledge that you’re struggling to hear and make a positive change in your life.