{"id":1976,"date":"2023-10-20T11:57:40","date_gmt":"2023-10-20T18:57:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/besthearing.us\/?p=1976"},"modified":"2023-10-20T11:58:05","modified_gmt":"2023-10-20T18:58:05","slug":"using-your-hearing-aids-to-increase-your-safety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/besthearing.us\/using-your-hearing-aids-to-increase-your-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"Using Your Hearing Aids to Increase Your Safety"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Approximately 15% of U.S. adults report some trouble hearing<\/a>. Hearing loss impacts many parts of your life, including your safety. We often rely on our ears to convey important safety information we may otherwise miss. Hearing loss can obstruct your ability to perceive these auditory safety cues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choosing to begin hearing loss treatment opens you up to benefits<\/a>, including more accessible communication and improved safety. Let\u2019s take a look at a couple of ways hearing aids can enhance your safety in all parts of your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Increased Awareness of Verbal Information<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Verbal information is vital in promoting safety. Hearing someone yell \u201cFORE\u201d at the Riverview Country Club tells you to duck or move before being hit by an errant golf ball, and \u201cFIRE\u201d lets you know to move safely to an exit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Directional microphones in hearing aids locate and amplify important speech sounds to make sure you aren\u2019t missing crucial safety warnings<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Increased Awareness of Alarms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People with hearing loss may have difficulty hearing smoke alarms, doorbells, burglary alarms, sirens, telephones and more. Missing these critical alarm cues can leave you unaware of emergencies and decrease your overall safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knowledge of background noise is especially important when you navigate the world outside your home. Wearing hearing aids, even when alone, can help you pick up on significant background noise, like tires squealing while driving or a dog barking at the park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Improved Balance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People with hearing loss of at least 25 decibels were found to be nearly three times more likely<\/a> to have a history of falls compared to those without hearing loss. There are multiple hypotheses<\/a> for the association of hearing loss and poor balance, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n