With a new year just around the corner, now is a great time to set some hearing health goals.
As we come closer to 2025, it’s the perfect opportunity to reflect on your hearing health and set goals to help you protect and enhance your hearing throughout the new year. Whether it’s routine care or trying something new, small steps can make a big difference in maintaining your hearing well-being. Let’s take a look at a few examples of hearing health goals you can set for the upcoming year.
Schedule Your Annual Hearing Exam
Just like regular check-ups with your physician, your ears deserve the same attention. Scheduling a yearly hearing exam or test can help detect any changes in your hearing. Your audiologist can assess your current hearing levels and recommend proactive solutions to address any concerns before they progress.
Explore Accessibility Devices
Hearing accessibility devices have come a long way with advanced features that cater to diverse needs. If it’s time for an upgrade or if you’d like to try something new, consider a new assistive listening device, such as a personal amplifier, hearing aid accessories, or a Bluetooth-compatible system. Talk with your audiologist or friends in the hearing loss community to see what accessibility devices they find most helpful and consider whether you would like to add one to your routine.
Talk with Your Audiologist
If you’ve been putting off discussing persistent hearing challenges, or if you’re not quite sure what discussions to have with your doctor about your hearing, make 2025 the year to connect with your audiologist. Whether it’s trouble understanding conversations or background noise interference, open communication with your audiologist can lead to personalized solutions tailored to your lifestyle. We’ve curated a list of questions to ask your audiologist to help start your conversations.
Protect Your Ears at Events
Concerts, sporting events, and other loud activities can expose your ears to potentially harmful decibel levels. Commit to wearing ear protection, such as earplugs or noise-canceling headphones, whenever you attend noisy events. Your future self will thank you for preserving your hearing!
Don’t Forget Ear Care Basics
It’s easy to overlook the basics, but taking care of your ears every day can have lasting benefits. Start simple habits like applying sunscreen to your ears to protect them from harmful UV rays or keeping them warm and dry during colder months. Small changes like these can make a significant difference in your ear health.
By setting these achievable goals, you’ll be taking important steps toward better hearing health in 2025. Whether it’s improving communication, protecting your ears, or staying proactive with check-ups, these resolutions can help you enjoy everything the new year has to offer. For more hearing health tips, visit the CapTel blog.
