4 Ways to Preserve Your Hearing

<img src="https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/dcr-apis/wp_contents/uploads/DCR-ADMIN/AdobeStock_202309742.webp" alt="undefined" style="height: ;width: "/> Originally written by Mark Sanford of Better Hearing Center 1. Wear ear protection. Whether you’re using power tools or attending a concert, make sure you wear proper ear protection like earplugs and protective earmuffs. This is even more important if it’s something you do on a regular basis or for work.   2. Have your hearing tested. It’s easy to put off having your hearing tested, but doing so can have substantial consequences. In most cases, an annual hearing test is sufficient, but more frequent appointments may be necessary for those with hearing loss.   3. Wear a hearing aid (if needed). Wearing a hearing aid will help you stay sharp and communicative, and it can even delay the onset of Alzheimer’s disease and other conditions. In addition to wearing your hearing aids regularly, have them recalibrated annually to ensure they’re still meeting your hearing needs.  4. Have abnormal conditions evaluated. If you experience tinnitus (a continuous ringing of the ears stemming from an exposure to loud noise) or dizziness from an inner ear problem, you should have these conditions professionally assessed. There are solutions available today that weren’t available in the past, so you may benefit from a second look.  <a href="https://www.diamondcertified.org/" target="_self">Use Diamond Certified Resource to find top rated companies.</a> Related Articles <a href="https://www.diamondcertified.org/Guide/Hearing-Services/" target="_self">The Essential Guide to Hearing Services</a> <a href="https://www.diamondcertified.org/find-expert-advice/" target="_self">Get Expert Advice From Owners of Top Rated Local Companies</a> <a href="https://www.diamondcertified.org/membership/" target="_self">Become a Diamond Certified Preferred Member (Always Free)</a>