Good hearing lets you savor life. When it’s easy to hear, it’s easy to stay involved. Sharing laughter with loved ones, excelling on the job, remaining independent—good hearing health is the key.
Did you know that by age 55, one in four adults has a hearing loss? And, by age 65, almost one in three has hearing loss. If you suspect you have a hearing loss, ignoring or neglecting it can make it worse. Treating hearing loss with hearing aids can dramatically slow its progression—helping you preserve good hearing health for a lifetime!
Deafening noises can cause permanent damage to the tiny hair cells inside the cochlea. Even moderately loud noise over a period of time can be damaging. But just how loud is loud? Studies show that prolonged exposure to sounds at, or above, 90dB can damage hearing. The chart here illustrates some common noises and their respective dB levels.
Protect your hearing and wear earplugs whenever your surroundings are so loud, you must raise your voice to be heard. It doesn’t matter what the source of the loud sounds is–music, machinery, conversation—or other noisy environments.
