Good hearing health is an integral part of overall well-being, yet hearing loss largely goes undiagnosed and untreated. In honor of World Hearing Day, discover the importance of better hearing and how it can affect other parts of your health.
World Hearing Day is held on March 3rd each year to raise awareness on how to prevent deafness and hearing loss and promote hearing care across the world. This year, World Hearing Day focuses on overcoming the challenges posed by societal misperceptions and stigmatizing mindsets through awareness-raising and information-sharing, targeted at the public and healthcare providers.
Untreated hearing loss can have negative effects on not only health but on social well-being, cognitive abilities, and your career. Hearing loss can be incredibly isolating, causing individuals to withdraw or be avoidant. This can lead to depression, anxiety, and cognitive decline. Studies also show that those with untreated hearing loss earn less than their counterparts.
Our goal at Vail's Hearing Aids is to educate the people of Saco, ME, and the surrounding areas with accessible and affordable hearing healthcare. To destigmatize hearing loss and its perception, education is important. The more aware people are of hearing loss and the causes behind it, the more people can receive the treatment they need.
A common myth is that hearing loss is only tied to old age. However, there are a number of causes of hearing loss, including loud noise exposure, certain medications, head injuries, and health conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease.
Being proactive and knowing the causes and signs of hearing loss won’t only keep your hearing safe, but other aspects of your health as well.
To recognize World Hearing Day and spread awareness about the importance of hearing health, try these tips.
Together, we aim to spread awareness about hearing health and help those in our community receive the care they deserve.
Vail's Hearing Aids provides a wide range of hearing services to the people of Saco, ME. Contact us today to schedule your appointment and start taking charge of your hearing health.
Hearing health is an essential part of your overall well-being, contact us today to schedule your appointment!
