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Have you ever realised that it is not just Santa Claus who ‘makes a list and checks it twice’ at this time of year?
And it seems never ending - what Christmas presents to buy, decisions on where Christmas lunch will be held, and who is bringing what to the table.
But among all the business and activity, there is one thing you can do for yourself right now that will help make the Christmas season less stressful and more enjoyable - have a hearing test.
In truth, any time is a great time for a hearing test, but it is even more important to the lead up to Christmas.
Let's look at the reasons why.
Christmas shopping will be less stressful and less exhausting
Even in the strange year which has been 2020, Christmas shopping is still on the ‘to do’ list for a lot of people.
That means dealing with all the noise and hub-bub. If your hearing is not working at its best, then you’re likely to find yourself having to concentrate more on being understood. That takes a lot of physical and mental energy, which can leave you feeling exhausted at the end of a shopping trip.
Enjoy family gatherings
One of the true joys of Christmas is getting the family together. And Christmas is a wondrous time for young children.
But if you have hearing loss, you might find yourself missing conversations with the children and grandchildren. Young voices are higher pitched than adult voices, and it is those higher frequencies which we lose first as we get older.
Savour the sounds of summer
Bird call bright and early in the morning, the sound of chirruping crickets and cicadas in the evenings, the sound of the surf on the beach, carols by candlelight in the park, fireworks in the New Year.
If it has been a while since you’ve heard these sounds (or heard them clearly), then you are missing out on the quintessential sounds of summer.
Getting back to Santa’s list...And checking it twice
You don’t want to miss out on all the enjoyment that Christmas and the summer season brings.
If you have never had your hearing tested before, a quick screening test set a benchmark for your hearing health. If the screening reveals that you have hearing loss, then we can perform a more comprehensive hearing assessment that lets you know the specifics of your hearing loss and the solutions that will help maximise your hearing.
For hearing aid wearers, annual hearing test helps ensure that your aids are optimised to their best for your changing hearing loss.
And a gift for you?
And if it has been a while since you’ve purchased new aids, now is the perfect time to try the latest technology.
New hearing aids have increased functionality with apps allowing you to finetune your hearing aids for every situation. You can also enjoy the convenience of Bluetooth streaming which makes listening to your favourite music or TV show even better.
If you’d like to find out more about the different makes and models of hearing aids in Australia and which one might be best for you, make an appointment with us today.
