Ear and Hearing Care for ALL!
Each year on the 3rd of March, we celebrate World Hearing Day. This provides us with the opportunity to raise awareness about hearing health and preventing hearing loss. This day is also important in promoting ear and hearing care across the world. This year, the focus on World Hearing Day is ear and hearing care for all!
Hearing is essential in our everyday communication, quality of life, health, and social participation. In Australia, almost 4 million people are living with hearing loss. This number is predicted to increase to approximately 9 million people by 2050. Hearing and ear problems are one of the most common encountered in our community. Although, many causes of hearing loss are preventable.
The number one way to prevent hearing loss is using hearing protection. Protecting your ears is essential in minimising the damage of persistent and loud noise as well as keeping your hearing the best it can be for as long as possible. Noise exposure causes irreversible damage to our hearing and this type of hearing loss is permanent. Wherever possible, it is imperative to minimise your exposure to loud noise. It can be helpful to take regular breaks from noise and reduce the level of noise when you can. If you work in a noisy environment and loud levels of noises cannot be avoided, you can speak to our audiologists about the most effective custom hearing protection. At Knox Audiology our hearing care professionals can take an impression of your ear to create customised hearing protection for your hearing needs.
It all starts with a hearing check. From children to seniors, every person in Australia can, and should be, having their hearing checked regularly. Hearing clinics, like Knox Audiology, provide hearing tests for all ages and for the whole family. Prevention of hearing loss could not be more important in maintaining your wellbeing and quality of life.
Our hearing connects us to our family and community. When we can hear well, we are able to have richer connections and conversations with people. This can make our daily life easier and more enjoyable with social interactions and connection. People with hearing loss often say that they miss parts of conversations, but “it is okay because I don’t want to hear them anyway”. This may be part bravado, as many people would prefer to act as though it means nothing even when it is their hearing health at risk. Not all hearing loss is caused by ageing. It can affect any person, regardless of age, due to noise exposure, toxic medications, genetics, ear infections and other non-age-related causes. Hearing loss can lead to social isolation, frustration, an increased risk of cognitive decline and depression. However, with the right help for you, hearing loss that is well-managed, will not have these negative consequences.
Our team of university qualified and experienced audiologists provide trusted, friendly, and professional hearing services for all your hearing needs. Knox Audiology offers a comprehensive, diagnostic hearing test aimed to understand and treat your hearing concerns. As an independent clinic, we can find the right solution for your hearing and lifestyle needs and provide you with the support you require throughout your hearing journey. “The right hearing solution is different for every person depending on their level of hearing, lifestyle, needs and goals. In a hearing test, we can learn what is important to you and assist you in finding the right solution”, explains Audiologist Jane Louey at Knox Audiology.
Do your part this World Hearing Day and encourage those around you to book a hearing test. It starts with a hearing check. Call Knox Audiology today 03 9800 5697 or contact us online.