Lifestyle Hearing Provides 5 Good Reasons to Get a Hearing Test
Rochester Hills, MI (PRWEB) November 09, 2015 -- Despite the fact that around 37.5 million adults have some form of hearing loss in the US, only 20 percent of those who could benefit from hearing aids actually use them. And of those that do wear hearing aids, they wait an average of five to seven years before actually purchasing them.
The question is why people are waiting so long, especially when several studies have shown that people are generally satisfied with the performance of their hearing aids. For example, a recent MarkeTrak consumer satisfaction survey found that, for consumers with hearing aids four years of age or less, 78.6% were satisfied with their hearing aid performance.
But instead of asking why people wait to get a hearing test, Lifestyle Hearing asked a different question. They asked what the reasons were that prompted people to finally schedule a hearing test.
According to Lifestyle Hearing, if people understood the top reasons why people finally scheduled a hearing test, they may be more likely to do the same. With that in mind, here are the top five reasons why people schedule hearing tests.
The first reason is the inability for people to hear their grandchildren. The voices of children tend to be higher-pitched, making it difficult for those with high-frequency hearing loss to hear. People recognize they’re missing out on what their grandchildren are saying and this is a strong incentive to correct their hearing.
The second reason is strained relationships. Many people wait to schedule their hearing tests after their spouse reaches a breaking point of frustration. After a while, the constant repeating and misunderstandings usually prompt a hearing test.
The third reason is the tendency for hearing loss to make the person feel left out. Hearing loss can lower an individual’s confidence and inhibit interaction, leading to a path of social isolation and depression for some.
The fourth reason is being unproductive at work. Not being able to hear during an important meeting can be embarrassing and can negatively affect job performance. That’s why, according to the Better Hearing Institute, wearing hearing aids is correlated with high income.
And finally, the fifth reason is a concern with overall health and well-being. Hearing loss has been recently linked to several serious conditions, including dementia, and many patients improve their hearing to preserve their physical, mental, and emotional health.
The full article can be accessed here: 5 Good Reasons to Get a Hearing Test.
About Lifestyle Hearing
Lifestyle Hearing is a full-service audiology practice located in Rochester Hills, Michigan. The practice offers comprehensive services including hearing tests, hearing aid evaluations, custom hearing aid fittings, hearing aid cleanings, rehabilitative counseling, preventive care advice, and service and repair for most hearing aid models.
Contact:
Angie Lederman
Lifestyle Hearing
http://www.rochesterhillshearing.com
248-918-2490
Angie Lederman, Lifestyle Hearing, http://www.rochesterhillshearing.com, +1 (888) 727-7605, [email protected]
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