{"id":532,"date":"2020-03-18T18:18:34","date_gmt":"2020-03-18T22:18:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wilmingtonaudiology.com\/?p=532"},"modified":"2020-11-13T17:41:32","modified_gmt":"2020-11-13T22:41:32","slug":"five-reasons-you-should-have-your-hearing-tested","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wilmingtonaudiology.com\/five-reasons-you-should-have-your-hearing-tested\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Reasons You Should Have Your Hearing Tested"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hearing loss affects millions of people in the U.S. each year. In fact, it is the third most common health problem for older adults behind only arthritis and heart disease. The good news? Hearing loss is easily treated. If you think you may have hearing loss, a hearing test is the only way to know for sure.<\/p>\n

Below are five reasons why you should have your hearing tested today.<\/p>\n

Untreated Hearing Loss Is Dangerous<\/h2>\n

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Choosing not to treat your hearing loss puts you at risk of a number of mental and physical problems. Most notably, untreated hearing loss has may increase your risk of developing dementia<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Treating Your Hearing Loss Is Beneficial\u00a0for Your Health<\/h2>\n

While untreated hearing loss<\/a> can be detrimental to your health, choosing to treat your hearing loss with the use of hearing aids can delay the onset of dementia, decrease your likelihood of developing anxiety and even prevent you from falling.<\/p>\n

Hearing Tests are Easy<\/h2>\n

Unlike other medical exams, hearing tests are simple, painless and quick. According to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association<\/a>American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, hearing tests for adults fall into one of five categories:<\/p>\n