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The Benefits of Early Hearing Health Consultation
Just like a dental appointment or an optometrist visit, a free* hearing health consultation should be done preventively—before any apparent symptoms appear.
This initial consultation, which includes a basic hearing evaluation, can serve as a reference point to determine if there is a decline in hearing during future visits. It is also an opportunity to learn more about ear health and proper care to protect your hearing.
Taking the initiative to save precious time
Hearing health information is not as widely shared as other health topics, making it a relatively unknown field. Many people associate hearing loss with aging and may not want to be labeled as hearing impaired, often waiting until the signs become more obvious.
However, this is a risk that can impact not only hearing health but also mental and cognitive health in the medium and long term.
It is often the person’s close circle who first notices the signs of hearing loss. For example, the individual may:
- Turn up the television volume;
- Frequently ask others to repeat themselves;
- Decline invitations to activities more often;
- Withdraw from social situations with a lot of background noise.
Since hearing loss develops subtly and gradually, individuals often find ways to compensate for their decreasing hearing ability. This is where loved ones play a crucial role—encouraging the person to seek help as soon as possible, as untreated hearing loss can negatively impact brain health.
Indeed, the easier sound information flows from the ears to the brain, the more cognitive functions—such as memory, attention, perception, and language—are stimulated.
Hearing Loss and Cognitive Decline
According to a study from Johns Hopkins University, individuals with hearing loss experience cognitive decline 30% to 40% faster than those with normal hearing1. An early consultation can help slow this decline and significantly ease the adaptation to the auditory world.
As the well-known saying goes, “Prevention is better than cure.” Early consultation is a powerful tool—not only to manage hearing loss in time but also to prevent or mitigate its negative effects on physical, mental, and cognitive health. In simple terms: the sooner you seek help, the more time you gain for yourself and your loved ones!
If you have any concerns about your hearing quality, book a free* hearing health consultation, which includes a basic hearing evaluation.
*Permanent offer. For individuals aged 18 and over.
1. Hearing Loss Accelerates Brain Function Decline in Older Adults. (s. d.). Johns Hopkins Medicine, based in Baltimore, Maryland.
