Welcome to Better Hearing Month—a time when we raise awareness of hearing issues and the value of getting our hearing checked and treating any hearing loss we may have. After all, better hearing plays a huge role in bringing joy and betterment to our daily lives. The benefits are countless—some of them, obvious; some of them, not so:
Like the empowerment that comes with being able to hear and participate at work meetings.
Or the confidence in knowing we’ll be able to understand others at large gatherings—including baritone-voiced friends and lively grandchildren.
It could even be the simple joy of hearing the everyday sounds we’ve been missing, such as birds chirping out the window or gravel crunching beneath our feet.
Regardless of whether you’re currently enjoying these benefits through wearing hearing aids or are thinking about getting your hearing tested once and for all—Better Hearing Month is the month for YOU.
And we’re excited to share why.
Hey, Starkey hearing aid wearers—share your story, make a difference
Better Hearing Month is your big opportunity to think about how improved hearing has made your life better—share your story and inspire others to take control of their hearing health.
We’re making it easy for you to tell your better hearing story by creating a short video from your computer or smart device and sharing it on our Testimonials page.
What to include:
- Your first name and where you reside
- Why you decided to treat your hearing loss
- What you like most about your Starkey hearing aids
Simply speak from your heart and don’t worry about “making mistakes”: Allow yourself to be inspired by the positives that have occurred in your life through better hearing, and the difference you can make for others by sharing your story.
Head here to learn more or to start telling your story.
Thinking about treating your hearing loss? You’ve come to the right place
To those considering treating their hearing loss, congrats—you’ve taken that first step of prioritizing your hearing health by seeking information on the benefits of wearing hearing aids. And this month is the perfect time to gain an even greater understanding of these advantages through recent testimonials from actual hearing aid wearers.
Head here to view their stories.
Finally, while we have everybody—let’s get this Better Hearing Month started by sharing 5 top benefits of treating hearing loss:
1. Better hearing can help us live longer
How’s this for an incentive to treat your hearing loss: Research showed that adults with hearing loss who regularly wore hearing aids had a 24% lower risk of mortality than those who never wore them.
2. Better hearing can reduce the risk of dementia
In a recent study of older adults at increased risk for cognitive decline, hearing intervention slowed down loss of thinking and memory abilities by 48% over 3 years.
3. Better hearing promotes lifelong learning
Wearing hearing aids can help us keep our brain sharp, which is key to learning new skills, pursuing a hobby, or educating ourselves on any topic we choose.
4. Better hearing can reduce F.O.M.O.—the fear of missing out
Wearing hearing aids can lessen the fear of missing out in life by improving hearing—which can lead to increased confidence and participation.
5. Better hearing helps us stay connected to little loved ones
Wearing hearing aids can help treat high-frequency hearing loss, a condition that makes it difficult to hear high-pitched voices like children’s (and women’s).
And the list goes on.
Better hearing is better living—visit a hearing care professional
Better Hearing Month has just begun, but you can always choose to take control of your hearing health and start enjoying the benefits of better hearing today. It’s as easy as making an appointment with a licensed hearing care professional. If you don’t have one yet, no problem.
Simply type your zip code in here and you’ll find a list of local hearing care professionals who can test your hearing, consult with about your options, and even demo our latest hearing aid technology.