March 3 is World Hearing Day. Hearing Care for All

March 3 is World Hearing Day: Hearing Care for All

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World Hearing Day takes place every year on March 3. This day is designated by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a time to talk about hearing health, raise awareness about hearing loss, and encourage people to seek treatment if they have hearing loss. It’s also a time to connect with policy makers and promote change. Policy makers need to recognize the enormous impact of hearing loss and support policies that will make hearing health care accessible and affordable for everyone. This year, the theme of World Hearing Day is Hearing care for ALL!

Children with Hearing Loss

Did you know that hearing loss affects people of all ages, not just seniors? The WHO estimates that 34 million children worldwide have hearing loss. Early identification and treatment are extremely important. During the first few years of life, children are learning countless skills, as well as developing language. With untreated hearing loss, it’s very difficult for children to learn language and develop along with their hearing peers. 

Teens with Hearing Loss

Teenagers also have a high risk of hearing loss. The WHO estimates that 1.1 billion youth and young adults risk hearing loss due to noise. Noise is a common cause of hearing loss, and teens are often surrounded by excessive noise. They might play in a school band, spend time in noisy school hallways, or have other very loud hobbies. Many teens also spend several hours a day listening to music through headphones or earbuds. When they turn up the volume to high, the sounds blasting right into their ears is extremely loud! These unsafe listening practices can cause hearing loss.

Adults with Hearing Loss

Adults can also experience noise induced hearing loss from loud workplaces, or very loud leisure activities. Over time, all this noise can take a toll on your hearing health. Age is another factor that can lead to hearing loss. Adults in their 50s and 60s can start to notice some hearing loss. This is due to the natural aging process, and the best solution is to treat hearing loss with hearing aids.

Early Intervention

World Hearing Day draws your attention to the importance of hearing. Early treatment is the key to having great health outcomes. When you treat your hearing loss as soon as possible, you’ll keep your ears and brain healthy and improve your hearing. Waiting for your hearing to get worse is very hard on your ears and your brain. If you live with untreated hearing loss for several years, treatment is less effective, and there will be some sounds you’ll never get back.

Hearing Screenings and Hearing Tests

The best way to monitor your hearing health is with regular hearing screenings or a hearing test. Schedule a hearing screening for World Hearing Day! This test can be part of your annual physical, and it will tell you if you have hearing loss. If you’ve noticed any changes in your hearing, book a hearing test. This test will show you exactly what sounds you are having a hard time hearing, and it will help you decide on the perfect treatment option. 

Other Ways to Promote Healthy Hearing

There are a few other things you can do for your hearing health.

  • Safeguard your hearing by wearing hearing protection whenever sounds are too loud.
  • Encourage your loved ones to wear earplugs when it’s very loud.
  • Move away from speakers at a concert and stay away from loud noise whenever possible.
  • Reduce the volume on your personal listening device to 60% and take a break every 60 minutes.
  • Stop smoking to improve your circulation and heart health.
  • Get lots of exercise to keep your body and brain healthy.
  • Book a hearing test if you notice hearing loss.

Celebrate World Hearing Day with Us!

Call us today and book a hearing test to celebrate World Hearing Day! Checking your hearing every 1 to 2 years lets you know the moment your hearing changes. You’ll be able to treat your hearing loss early, and get all the benefits of early intervention. We have hearing aids from all the top hearing aid manufacturers, featuring a range of programs and settings to match every hearing need. Together we’ll find the hearing devices that match your hearing needs, lifestyle, and budget.