The holidays are coming fast. It’s a joy to connect with loved ones and embark on your favorite traditions, but if you’re one of the 28.8 million Americans who need hearing aids, the chaos of the holidays can be extra complicated. With lengthy conversations, noisy parties, crowded venues and holiday music playing everywhere, it’s not uncommon for hearing aid users and people with hearing loss to feel frustrated, overstimulated or fatigued during the holidays from the sheer effort of hearing. That’s why we recommend scheduling a hearing test before the festivities begin.
Why You Should Get a Hearing Test
Your hearing aids bring numerous benefits to your life and well-being. By amplifying speech and suppressing background noise, you can confidently keep up with conversations, thereby improving your communication skills and relationships. Nowhere is this more noticeable than in festive holiday situations.
To make sure your hearing aids are serving you to the best of their ability, it’s essential to keep your prescription up-to-date. Your hearing aid settings are tuned to your last audiogram. By updating your audiogram, you ensure that your hearing aids can serve your precise hearing needs. Since the holidays are a listening-intensive time, this could make a significant difference for you.
Servicing Your Hearing Aids
Visiting your audiologist is also a good opportunity to have your hearing aids serviced. Think of it like taking your car in for a tune-up just before a road trip; you want to ensure this essential piece of technology is in good working order and up for the task ahead. Any minor issues, such as feedback or earwax buildup, can be addressed before the holidays.
Creating Listening Programs for Holiday Parties
Another thing you can bring up while visiting your audiologist before the holidays is your existing listening programs. Having a program made specifically for holiday party settings—which will often involve listening to speech in noisy environments—could be incredibly beneficial and save you a lot of headache.
Enhance your listening experience during the holidays and make the most of your time with loved ones. Call Charleston ENT & Allergy today to schedule a hearing screening or service appointment for your hearing aids. Happy holidays!