While two out of three people have some degree of hearing loss by the time they reach age 65, many feel it isn’t severe enough to interfere with their daily lives. They therefore simply endure their hearing deficit, figuring that the worst that can happen is that they miss a few words of conversation, and they must ask people to repeat themselves. However, there may be more to it than that. Research shows that poor hearing can also increase the risk of injuries. According to one study, people who reported having poor hearing were nearly twice as likely to suffer some sort of accidental injury related to driving, work, or leisure/sport compared with people who reported having good/excellent hearing.
Millions of people of all ages face the daily challenge of living with a hearing loss. And while the number of hearing impaired individuals is on the rise, so too are the ways of dealing with hearing impairment. If you fall victim to hearing loss, don’t suffer in silence. Instead, take the first step toward changing your life. Visit The Ear Clinic, 46 Nelson Street W., across from the LCBO,to discuss with an audiologist the revolutionary options available today to help maximize your hearing potential. You can reach usat 226-909-0966. Hear the sounds of your life.
P.S. At the very least, it’s a good idea to have your hearing tested in order to establish a baseline against which any future hearing loss can be compared.