Your hearing abilities are essential to maintaining everyday activities and independence. Years of hearing can take a serious toll on our ability to focus clearly especially as we age. Moreover, once we lose portions of our hearing, it does not return. Luckily there are a few easy tips you can follow that will increase the chances of hearing longevity especially in what seems like a noisy time in life.
In This Episode You Will Learn:
1). How hearing loss affects people of all ages and not just older generations.
2). Some of the common ways your ears get damaged over the years from things like power tool noise, construction sites, airplanes etc.
3). The correlation between taking in loud noises constantly and your stress levels.
4). Some of the problems with new technologies like headphones and earbuds that can contribute to greater hearing loss if not used correctly.
5). Why getting your hearing checked regularly is a good idea as we age because slowly losing hearing over time is hard to self diagnose.
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We hope the tips in this episode are helpful to you or someone you know who may be struggling with hearing loss. This is a common problem especially as we grow older. Taking small but necessary steps to protect your hearing can go a long way and contribute to a healthier and more independent life.
Team Meredith