Out of the 37.5 million people who have some level of hearing loss, the amount of people who have sought out professional hearing care is astonishingly small—only one in every three. (Source)
Hearing aids are often linked with some pretty negative associations; the image of a bulky, pink or off-white hearing aid buzzing behind your ear is often what people think of when they think of a hearing aid.
However, I’m glad to tell you that’s not the case anymore. Modern-day hearing aids feature advanced technology and more minimal designs—unless someone knows you’re wearing them, they’re practically invisible.
Hearing better with the help of advanced hearing aid technology could make a stark difference for your personal health, but have you ever considered how your hearing affects your professional life, as well?
If you’re here, chances are you found this article after wondering how your hearing aids could help you in your job. Hearing care and hearing aids can help improve your productivity and understanding of tasks and keep you safe on the morning commute.
Even if your hearing loss isn’t to the point of needing hearing aids, regular hearing care—including comprehensive hearing evaluations, earwax removals, and ear protection—can make a massive impact on your working life, too.
While many people see hearing loss as a sign of getting older, we view it differently; if you’ve been frequenting concerts, busy restaurants, or even bustling office spaces with lots of coworkers, we see that you’ve been living an exciting, if sometimes loud, life. It’s not a sign of old age; it’s a sign of a life well lived!
Hearing is a huge part of living our working lives: driving to and from work, discussing important matters with coworkers during meetings, listening actively on calls, and even the water cooler talks of old—all require good hearing in order for you to perform at your best.
People with untreated hearing loss lose up to $30,000 in income annually, depending on their degree of hearing loss. That’s a loss to society of $26 billion in unrealized federal taxes, and an estimated aggregate yearly income loss of $176 billion due to underemployment.
Hearing assessments and care, as well as hearing aids where needed, are proven to help people hit the ground running in the office. From finishing work tasks after hearing instructions correctly to staying safe on the commute back home, needing a boost to your hearing care is nothing to be ashamed of.
When Was Your Last Hearing Test?
If you’ve read this far and you’re thinking that professional hearing care could help you, don’t delay—some people wait up to seven years to address a hearing challenge after noticing struggles with hearing.
The team at Berkeley Hearing Center are here to help with whatever hearing care you need. If you’re hesitating due to questions about our services or concerns about your unique hearing needs, or if you’d like some advice from a professional, we’re always on hand to listen.
Simply request a callback from us, and a member of our team will get in touch with the information you need in a friendly, no-obligations conversation. If you don’t want to wait and would rather schedule an appointment, you can always call us at (510) 841-0681.
