{"id":2137,"date":"2024-08-05T15:18:49","date_gmt":"2024-08-05T22:18:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/soundadviceburbank.com\/?p=2137"},"modified":"2024-08-05T15:19:20","modified_gmt":"2024-08-05T22:19:20","slug":"protect-your-hearing-its-never-too-late","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/soundadviceburbank.com\/protect-your-hearing-its-never-too-late\/","title":{"rendered":"Protect Your Hearing: It’s Never Too Late"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Hearing loss impacts more than one in ten people<\/a> in the United States. This common condition can cause frustration, anxiety, depression and social withdrawal\u2014leaving you feeling estranged from the world around you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have recently been diagnosed with hearing loss, whether mild or profound, it might seem tempting to neglect hearing protection, assuming it\u2019s no longer essential. While this idea is common, hearing protection is just as important following hearing loss as before you were diagnosed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Is Hearing Protection Essential For People With Hearing Loss?<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Hearing loss isn\u2019t a static condition, meaning it can progress over time. Safeguarding your hearing is crucial for preventing further hearing loss and ensuring your hearing aids can function effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Do Hearing Aids Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hearing aids have three main components: a microphone that collects sound, an amplifier that converts and strengthens the electrical signal and a speaker that delivers the amplified speech right to your ear canal. For hearing aids to be effective, your ears need to comprehend these amplified sounds. Protecting your hearing can prevent hearing loss from progressing to a point where hearing aids are no longer effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can You Protect Your Hearing?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the best ways to protect your hearing is to minimize your exposure to loud sound. Noise-induced hearing loss can result from prolonged exposure to noises over 85 decibels, roughly the volume of a gas-powered lawnmower. Carry earmuffs or earplugs in your purse or car to have them handy for action movies or concerts at the Starlight Bowl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to carrying hearing protection, lower the volume you can control. Set decibel limits on your cell phone and keep your TV or car radio volume in check. If you\u2019re unsure if something is too loud, download a decibel measuring app on your cell phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regular check-ups with your audiologist are also essential. An audiologist can conduct hearing tests to establish baseline hearing and track changes over time<\/a>. If your hearing loss worsens, they can recommend additional protective measures and adjust your hearing aids as necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enjoy the Benefits of Your Hearing Aids<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

By protecting your hearing, you ensure you can continue enjoying the easier communication<\/a> and reconnection your hearing aids provide. For more information on hearing protection, contact Sound Advice today for an appointment with one of our specialists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n