Start the New Year Right with Better Hearing

It’s a New Year, which means it’s the perfect time to set new goals and make 2019 your best year yet! One significant step you can take to ensure you are starting the year happier and healthier is to make an appointment with a hearing healthcare professional to get your hearing tested.
Many people don’t realize, but hearing loss is not just a part of the natural aging process. It is a common misconception that hearing loss only occurs in elderly individuals, but it can actually happen at any point in life. In fact, children and teens are experiencing hearing loss at a higher rate than ever before.
A recent study by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention shows that 19.2 percent of people aged 20 to 29 and 27.3 percent of people aged 50 to 59 have some form of noise-induced hearing loss. This is why it’s important to go for regular hearing health appointments—just like you would get your eyes examined and teeth cleaned!
Hearing is a vital part of your overall health and well-being. With better hearing you can have better conversations, reconnect with family members, be more energized and enjoy all your favorite sounds.
While there is no cure for hearing loss, hearing aids can help. Hearing technology is constantly evolving to provide a more natural listening experience, and there are a variety of hearing aids available to suit any lifestyle. These modern devices allow you to hear better in noisy environments, such as restaurants and parties, and many of them can connect directly with your smartphone!
Start the New Year right! No matter your hearing needs, it’s important to see a professional. To schedule a hearing consultation, please call Audiology Associates at 661-284-1900. Patrice Rifkind, Au.D. and Kevin Bolder, Au.D., are two of the best in Santa Clarita and San Fernando Valley. Visit our website at www.AudiologyAssociates.net, or stop by our office located at 23838 Valencia Blvd, Suite 100 in Valencia.